MCoupe/Roadster wheels on non-M Z3

[boxcarracer]

Hey guys, I'm writing to ask if anyone has thought of this yet.
I have a 2000 Z3 and would love to fit M wheels on. Obviously they'll stick out by about an inch or so.
Is it possible to shave the hub (or pad, don't know the correct word sorry) on the wheel itself by 15-20mm to make them fit?
Is it safe? Will it ruin the structural integrity of the wheel?
Further, does anyone have close pics of the inside of the rear MCoupe/Roadster wheels so I can see for myself?
Thanks!

[boxcarracer]

No one?

[JBgotM]

there is alots of info and pics on this in the Z3 forum. If you do no modifications, it looks pretty bad. You can put 4 front wheels on with no issues.

You can retrofit M parts in the back and then the wheels will fit, but its probably more hassle than its worth.

[boxcarracer]

There's lot's of info on hub shaving? I searched with no luck. I guess I gotta pick the right words.

[JBgotM]

There's lot's of info on hub shaving? I searched with no luck. I guess I gotta pick the right words.

no, I haven't seen info on that. There is lots of info about guys wanting to fit M wheels on a non M car.

I wouldn't think taking an inch out of the hub is possible even from a material standpoint. Then how are you going to get you rotors to fit in the calipers?

[boxcarracer]

That's all stuff that has the be checked :(
If there's say 2 1/2" of material, I don't think shaving off ~20mm would do any harm for a non-tracked car. But then it has to be checked if the calipers will rub, if it's only a few mm, then that won't be a problem.
It's all stuff that has to get checked. I'd love to do it in person but it's winter here, the car's in storage, and there's no local set of wheels I can play with.

[JBgotM]

That's all stuff that has the be checked :(
If there's say 2 1/2" of material, I don't think shaving off ~20mm would do any harm for a non-tracked car. But then it has to be checked if the calipers will rub, if it's only a few mm, then that won't be a problem.
It's all stuff that has to get checked. I'd love to do it in person but it's winter here, the car's in storage, and there's no local set of wheels I can play with.

your best bet would be to swap axles and a few other components. JoeZ has done that to be able to fit wide wheels on his Z3 to go with his LS1.