Can I run an 18 X 9" width rim on the front

[sidneyj]

of my 2003 530 sport? I'm not concerned about the 18" diameter but not sure about the 9" width. I have an 18X8 on now. I will still use a 235/40/18 tire which this size tire should still fit fine on a 9" width wheel. The suspension is all stock. I assume it will be fine. The reason I might do it is because I love the deeper dish you get like on the rear M pars which is about 3" versus the front dish which is about half that. I think it will look better to have the front lip the same wider dish as the rears.

So, will it fit and how do you think the deep dish on the front would look to match the rear wheel?
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[KarlSpackler]

yes, it will work

[98M3_4]

Yes, you will be fine as long as offset for the 9" wheel is in +15-20mm range. 235/40 should be fine, although most go 245 on 9" wheel

[sidneyj]

Yes, you will be fine as long as offset for the 9" wheel is in +15-20mm range. 235/40 should be fine, although most go 245 on 9" wheelIt's an oem BMW wheel but I'm not sure of the offset. How do I measure it or find out what it is? It's a style 71, 18x9 wheel.

[98M3_4]

Did it come off an E39? Sorry, can't remember which one is Style 71

[Daved]

Doesn't it have the offset stamped somewhere on the wheel?