Will E9x M3 wheels fit an E46 ZHP

varun · 11-11-2008, 01:32 AM

Will the 19" OEM E90 M3 wheels fit an E46 ZHP (performance package)? That car comes with stock 18's that are pretty wide. I had 255/35/18 in the rear and 235/40/18 in the front and there was still room in the fender wells so it seemed. I know the bolt pattern is the same but anyone has an idea with the difference in OFFSET ? Will spacers be needed and if so how thick? Im thinking 10mm spacers in the rear...?

Radiation Joe · 11-11-2008, 06:47 AM

The offset for the 19s is the same as for the 18s. I ran the 18s on my e46. They clear everywhere and look awesome.

BMW F22 · 11-11-2008, 12:44 PM

I don't think the E9x M3 wheels will fit an E46 non-M (offsets too aggressive).

ase2dais · 11-11-2008, 01:32 PM

WOW! looks awesome! you did well

not even spacers required

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Originally Posted by Radiation Joe

The offset for the 19s is the same as for the 18s. I ran the 18s on my e46. They clear everywhere and look awesome.

masmole · 11-11-2008, 02:31 PM

Wow, I think it actually looks better on an E46 than it did on an E9x.

SV Concepts III · 11-11-2008, 05:38 PM

Right but guys remember that's an M3 E46...the non-M3's have a smaller wheel well so the offsets are entirely different.

Radiation Joe · 11-11-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Right but guys remember that's an M3 E46...the non-M3's have a smaller wheel well so the offsets are entirely different.

Right. I missed that in the original post. I was thinking e46 M3. I seriously doubt the e9x M3 wheels will work on a standard e46.

!Xoible · 11-11-2008, 06:23 PM

no it will not fit. they will stick out like mofo's.

i put E92 non-M wheels on E46 and they were sticking out like 3-5 mm (offset was et +32).

E9x wheels' offset is too aggressive

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varun Private First Class 27 Rep 159 Posts Drives: '14 550i M-sport Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (1)	Will E9x M3 wheels fit an E46 ZHP Will the 19" OEM E90 M3 wheels fit an E46 ZHP (performance package)? That car comes with stock 18's that are pretty wide. I had 255/35/18 in the rear and 235/40/18 in the front and there was still room in the fender wells so it seemed. I know the bolt pattern is the same but anyone has an idea with the difference in OFFSET ? Will spacers be needed and if so how thick? Im thinking 10mm spacers in the rear...?
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Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici 89 Rep 2,750 Posts Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 e90 M3-Sold [8.50] 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [10.00]	The offset for the 19s is the same as for the 18s. I ran the 18s on my e46. They clear everywhere and look awesome.
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11-11-2008, 12:44 PM	#3
BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I don't think the E9x M3 wheels will fit an E46 non-M (offsets too aggressive).
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masmole Captain 266 Rep 770 Posts Drives: blue, gray, brown cars Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Wow, I think it actually looks better on an E46 than it did on an E9x. __________________ 2021 A6 Allroad, 2020 SQ7, 2019 M5 Comp, 2011 GT3 past: A4, S4, X5 4.8is, SLK55, E60 M5, RS4, ML63, E92 M3, Q5, Touareg TDI, Escalade, SQ5, RS7, Velar FE, Q7
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Right but guys remember that's an M3 E46...the non-M3's have a smaller wheel well so the offsets are entirely different.
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!Xoible Banned 832 Rep 46,029 Posts Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.00] 2007 335i [9.00] 2008 528i [8.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [8.00]	no it will not fit. they will stick out like mofo's. i put E92 non-M wheels on E46 and they were sticking out like 3-5 mm (offset was et +32). E9x wheels' offset is too aggressive
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