Wheels & Tire Size

[Bogwon]

I have a 2002 330cic. What is the widest 18" staggered tire & wheel I can use on this car? I want wheels that are similiar to the newer M3 style wheels. Can't seem to find any staggard sets, just non-staggard. I like Tire Rack, but don't see and wheel designs I really like. EBay has quite a few wheel sets available, but are the wheels from the companies on EBay junk? Many are priced well, but are they decent wheels. Even with all those distributors, I'm having a hard time finding M3 style 18" staggard sets. Any facts or suggestions would be great. Thank you for any help.......

[Jim@tirerack]

It depends on the offset of the wheels and the width of the tires you choose. I would say 18X8.5 and 18X10 would be the widest. The best size tires would be 235/40R18 and 255/35R18 would be the best size.`
If I can help let me know.

[Kyle Anderson]

What style exactly are you looking for? There are many that came on the M3. Maybe post a picture?

The best bet will probably to look for a set of used OEM wheels. Once we know what style number you're looking for, it'll be easier to find what you want.

How much are you looking to spend? Low cost, brand new ebay wheels (especially replicas) are generally low quality. Not all, but most. I've had a couple sets, and they bent easily, and the finish on them was poor (peeled and oxidized).

[Jim@tirerack]

Be very careful with M3 wheels on your car. The offsets on the new M3 wheels will push them out of the wheel well. The offset on the E46 M3 rear wheels will do the same thing.