Want to put E39 Style 42's on my E36 Z3. 235/45 tires too big?

[boncovi]

I have 4x Style 42 wheels came off of an E39 (17")

They have almost new 235/45/17 tires on them.

Want to use on my 97 Z3 1.9L.


I know the bores are different on E36's, therefore I need hub-centric rings. Will buy them.

How about the tires? People are always talking about using 215 tires so it won't rub. That means, the 235/45 tires on the wheels already, will rub?

I don't have rolled fenders or any fancy stuff. Just a stock Z3. I would love to put them on without issues.

What do you think?

[DHoang]

The offset on the e39 wheels are +20mm. Z3 offset is ~+46 mm or so?
IF so, then the e39 wheel's going to poke out about 1".

[boncovi]

Well, That will make it look "fat". I'm cool with that.

As long as it won't rub, I will install them. Can't tell without buying the hub centrics and install them right?

[Kyle Anderson]

Replied in your thread in the Z3 section. They'll fit.

Also, you don't need to have hub-centric rings installed for a test fit. Just don't drive anywhere without them.

[boncovi]

Kyle,

Thank you very much for your reply. It really worked a lot.

I think I won't keep the wheels as they're "too much rubber".

Now looking at BBS LM replicas from raderwerks.com. This one:

http://www.raderwerks.com/index.php?q=node/67


I will lower the car on Eibach springs. Then buy these wheels in:

18X8J, 5x120 bolt, 35ET offset.

Which size tire would be good, considering the drop with Eibachs?