Will these wheels fit without problems?

[switlikbob]

Hey Guys, will these wheels fit without hitting the calipers? They are OE, not replicas...I think i've seen these on some of the member's e36 ///M3's, but I'm not sure if they we OE or replicas...they are style 68...

[LexdiamonNYC]

yes, they should fit just fine....

[SpeedTheory]

Yes, but they're going to look horrible.

[switlikbob]

Yes, but they're going to look horrible.
Why will they look horrible? They look nice on the 330i's...

[Gregg]

My dad had them on his old E46 coupe and they look good but are the worst to keep clean.

[ICTBMW]

That style flows better on E46 compared to E36.

[switlikbob]

I was also thining about getting these:

[goobos101]

When I bought my M3 it came with one in the trunk. Why??? I am not sure!

[Hex_Nut]

Funny, I was looking on ebay last night and came across the wheels the OP had posted only they were black with a polished lip.
Looked pretty hot, but I'd have to see how they looked on an e36M before I'd make the purchase.

But they were replicas, I don't know if that means they are crap or not...

[SpeedTheory]

Why will they look horrible? They look nice on the 330i's...

Those are E46 body style. Its all dependent upon how rims look on a given style, not just the rims themselves. Get some BBS RA's over the parallels. Similar style, and much nicer, and more unique.

[switlikbob]

I did the parallel's over the RA's...there's something about bmw rims...I just think they look better than the aftermarket ones...

I am looking at getting these wheels:
http://performanceplustire.com/products/wheels/applicationID/533/searchType/searchByVehicle/year/1995/makeID/47/modelID/456/x/17/y/4/wheelSize/18/manufacturerID/92/productID/366/wheelDataID/5045#prodAnchor

I talked to one of the guys at this store and he told me that if I run 225/45/18 tires, I won't rub. I am running the (H&R sports w/ Bilstein sports) suspension. I am trying to avoid fender rolling at all costs. The website doesn't mention the offset of the wheels, and I felt that the 9.5 wide wheels were a bit excessive to run withour rubbing. They do offer the wheels with an 8" width as well. I was hoping to run the 8" in the front and the 9.5" in the rear, but I haven't decided to go staggered or not... What do you think? Any advice is appreicated...TIA...BOB

[lazyass349]

it lists an offest of 25mm for those m parallels. theres no way that is going to work. as for those style 68s you posted. ive seen those on a 328 that lives near me, and they actually look really good on it.

[switlikbob]

I didn't see the offset rating there...anyway, what offset do you thin kI would need to run those Parallels? At this point, I think I would go with the 8" width all around. BTW, the only reason that I am getting new wheel sis b/c the original Motorsport wheels have bent on me...I really don't get that b/c I do all highway driving...maybe it's the massive power of my engine??? J/K

[lazyass349]

maybe it's the massive power of my engine??? J/K

yeah i believe our engines are known for doing that to our wheels :stickoutt

but for an 8" wide, you could go as far as probably a 35mm, but youd probably be safest around a 38-40. for 8.5" i think youd want to go more around 40

[switlikbob]

(95 ///M3 with Bilstein Sports and H&R Sports)

OK...I need to buy new wheels TODAY...the seal on my front passenger wheel is shot for some reason and 2 of the wheels are bent...I have picked out my wheels:

18x8.5 with 35mm offset

1st: Are these gonna fit without problems...is the offset OK?

2nd: What tire size should I run? Will 225/40/18 do it?

TIA...BOB

[jeebus]

why run only a 225?

For what it's worth, I run 225/45/17 fronts and 245/40/17 rear (stock sizes) on 8" F, 9" R wheels (ASA Ar1) ...I al slammed on H&R race and have no rubbing.

If you are set on 8.5" wheels, I'd get a 245/35/18 tire or maybe a 235/35. 225 is just kinda narrow for 8.5" IMO.

[switlikbob]

What struts are you running? I'm a bit worried about the bilsteins rubbing the tire...

[jeebus]

What struts are you running? I'm a bit worried about the bilsteins rubbing the tire...

stock with koni inserts. :buttrock

[switlikbob]

Yes, but they're going to look horrible.
Actually, I think they look really nice...