Has anyone ever fitted 18 inch rims to an E36??

[DoktorB]

Looking at a set of rims but dont know if they will fit or not.

The rears are worrying me the most. I want to fit no less than a 255/35/17 tyre. Ideally I would watn to fit a 265.

The rim is 18 x 9J ET 45.

Has anyone ever fitted something like this??

I specifically dont want to roll arches so if they dont fit I wont be making them fit.

[narusa]

You shouldn't have any problem with these offsets, maybe you will need 5-8mm spacer at the back too.

[hamish262001]

I had 255/35/18 on the rear of lowered e36 touring and the inner arch was rolled

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[DoktorB]

You shouldn't have any problem with these offsets, maybe you will need 5-8mm spacer at the back too.

Cheers man.

Thanks for that!

I had 255/35/18 on the rear of lowered e36 touring and the inner arch was rolled

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How low was it dropped?

[GerH]

A mate of mine had this setup. He had 5mm spacers on the rear but ended having to get the rears rolled to prevent rubbing

....and had no problems in his ownership from then on...

[hamish262001]

Eibach sportline springs on the rear low enough for a family car fully laden!

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[RossYB]

Using will they fit, Comparing to a Staggered M3 rear.


Diameter 619.8mm 635.7mm
Circumference 1947.2mm 1997.1mm
Poke 67mm 69.3mm
Inset 149mm 159.3mm
Speedo error 0% -2.5%
Reading at 30mph 30mph 29.25mph
Reading at 60mph 60mph 58.5mph
Ride height gain 0mm 7.95mm
Arch gap loss 0mm 7.95mm

They'll be just on the limits of fitting, Possibly need a small spacer and/or an arch roll.

TBH though 18'' are too big for an E36.

[DoktorB]

Problem solved. lol

Seller ended the auction early. Someone must have made him a good offer.

[Valdelisbmw]

can i ask what was the wheels ?

[DoktorB]

can i ask what was the wheels ?

Magic secret ones......... :P

ACS Type 2 race