So close to 69

[So Slow 318i]

As you may know, or have guessed, i have a E36 318i.



I just picked up a set of Style 68 M style Staggered wheels for my ride.

i got a great deal and went and bought them before i even checked if they would fit.


so anyways. the specs are

FRONTS- 7 1/2 x 17 et (offset) 41
REARS - 8 1/2 x 17 et (offset) 50


I'm almost positive the fronts will fit but not so sure about the rears.

The offset looks right but the 8 1/2 width scares me.


So does anyone know whether these will fit without ANY rubbing or scraping?


i attached a pic of what the wheels look like

[dfreshx00]

theyll fit.

[So Slow 318i]

what tire size should i run to minimize the chance of rubbing?


Could i run 235/45/17 for the fronts and rears?


or should i run that in the rear and then something like 225/45/17 for the front?

[Frank THE TANK]

i have those on my 325is and i have 215/45/17 in the front and 235/45/17 in the rear. but before these i had 225/40/17 in the front and 245/40/17 in the rear with no problems

[uberSteuer]

The correct tire size to run on staggered 17'' oem wheels is 225/45/17 on the front and 245/40/17 in the rear. They will fit fine without issues as they are stock sizes for E36 m3 which has the same chassis.

[So Slow 318i]

are you sure i could run they standard (M3) tire size on my non M car?



Because right now I have 17" wheels on that have 205/50/17 tires and the guy who put them on at the shop told me that they barely fit.

[andreialta]

they'll fit.. i got the same set also. :D style 68's are awesome.. too bad without a drop its gonna be begging for it. :D

i'm running 225/45/17 's in the back and 215/45/17's in the front. fits perfectly


i have those on my 325is and i have 215/45/17 in the front and 235/45/17 in the rear. but before these i had 225/40/17 in the front and 245/40/17 in the rear with no problems

hey what's your drop??

[uberSteuer]

are you sure i could run they standard (M3) tire size on my non M car?



Because right now I have 17" wheels on that have 205/50/17 tires and the guy who put them on at the shop told me that they barely fit.

205/50/17 is not the correct size for a 17'' wheel on an E36. That size will be too narrow and too tall for your car.

As long as the the offset is within factory specs, 225/45/17 is correct for a 7.5'' wide wheel and 245/40/17 is correct for an 8.5'' wide wheel. Plenty of people running this setup on their non-M E36s (including me on two of my old cars), check out the wheel and tire section.

[So Slow 318i]

Okay...I know these wouldn't be the ideal size.


But could i run 225/45/17 all the way around?

anybody know?

help please?

225/45/17?


for front and rear?