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dementievafan
11-08-2006, 05:23 PM
I have a set of BMW M3 wheels, bolt pattern 5 X 120mm, staggered fit. Front - 17 X 8, Rear 17 X 9.

im trying to put these ^^^
on my sumitomo tires, which are 235 40 17 all around, how do i know if itll fit?

thanks guys
KarlSpackler
11-08-2006, 05:48 PM
Should work fine depending on the offsets
dementievafan
11-08-2006, 05:48 PM
where do i find the offsets? sory im a big greenhorn
KarlSpackler
11-08-2006, 05:52 PM
where do i find the offsets? sory im a big greenhorn

:rofl @ greenhorn

It should be printed on the backside of the wheels. Should say etxx

If they were on a e36 m before you should be fine on your e36. Tires will work great
dementievafan
11-09-2006, 01:51 AM
crap the selller wrote

As for tires... you will need a staggered set ... 225/45/ 17in for front 245/40/17 for rear.... I'm not sure 235 would be the choice at all... the dealer specs dont use them and they just might not look right. These rims really require a staggered setup because that what they are...I would not recommend the tires you have now.
I had everything setup according to OEM specs...even when I swapped out my wheels for a chrome set...staggered fit and all.
jszy25
11-09-2006, 10:00 AM
You shouldnt have any problems fitting the 235 40 17 tires on the 17x8 and 17x9 wheels if thats your question.

Fitting them on the car is a different story and you would have to provide the offset for anyone to help you decide that.
KarlSpackler
11-09-2006, 11:17 AM
crap the selller wrote

As for tires... you will need a staggered set ... 225/45/ 17in for front 245/40/17 for rear.... I'm not sure 235 would be the choice at all... the dealer specs dont use them and they just might not look right. These rims really require a staggered setup because that what they are...I would not recommend the tires you have now.
I had everything setup according to OEM specs...even when I swapped out my wheels for a chrome set...staggered fit and all.

That is ludacris! You can use 235/40/17 all around and be fine with fitment.

If he wants to nitpick, the wheels from the factory are 17x7.5 and 17x8.5 so he is out of spec so stick that in your pipe and smoke it.

Buy the wheels and use your tires. I am not a fan of staggered tires even if you do have staggered wheels.
dementievafan
11-09-2006, 02:20 PM
my offsets are : et 42
KarlSpackler
11-09-2006, 02:46 PM
my offsets are : et 42

You will be fine and tell them to cram it in their cram hole
dementievafan
11-09-2006, 03:01 PM
come again? cram hole ?
dementievafan
11-09-2006, 11:34 PM
help, can someone confirm that 17x8 and 17x9 will fit 42mm offsets? thanks
sausrigging
11-10-2006, 12:06 AM
They will fit.
hey can you pm me back?
dementievafan
11-10-2006, 01:03 AM
fit i know, but is it a good fit?
jszy25
11-10-2006, 11:09 AM
It'll be fine. Karlspackler knows what hes talking about.
KarlSpackler
11-10-2006, 12:08 PM
It'll be fine. Karlspackler knows what hes talking about.

:redspot
dementievafan
11-10-2006, 12:37 PM
thank u guys
dementievafan
11-12-2006, 12:47 AM
That is ludacris! You can use 235/40/17 all around and be fine with fitment.

If he wants to nitpick, the wheels from the factory are 17x7.5 and 17x8.5 so he is out of spec so stick that in your pipe and smoke it.

Buy the wheels and use your tires. I am not a fan of staggered tires even if you do have staggered wheels.


lol bought em today they were actually 7.5 and 8.5's u were right all along, the guy thought it was 8 and 9, i looked at the back and guess what, karlspackler was right on
dementievafan
11-12-2006, 12:49 AM
also can u guys tell me what size i need or w/e for my center caps, thanks again u guys are too cool
KarlSpackler
11-12-2006, 12:59 AM
also can u guys tell me what size i need or w/e for my center caps, thanks again u guys are too cool

*searching for the "take a bow" smiley :D :D :D

Ok, I believe that the OEM centercap size is 70mm but I would call your dealer to make sure as I am not 100%
dementievafan
11-12-2006, 01:59 PM
the offsets are 41mm for the contours
paul e
11-12-2006, 03:54 PM
the offsets are 41mm for the contours

Yup... Its why E36 M3 owners like myself cant buy two extra stock rear rims and then be able to run 245x40-17 tires all around like they do on their rears; the offset places the 245 tire too close to the front strut, hence spacers are required up front.. Its why I Can run 245s all around with my Fikses though: Fikses have a 37.7mm offset, meaning they place the tires 3.3mm more to the outside which is just enough for them to clear the struts.. It also means the rears which fit fine on the stock rims even with a lowered suspension, require a minor fender roll with the Fikses.

Understanding offset and their influence on fitment can make your tire and wheel life alot easier :D