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Kilawin
10-26-2007, 07:59 PM
OEM E38 740il Mesh Rims 16x8 ET23. Will this offset clear E36 M3 Front brakes?
tonyluvsilvia
11-28-2008, 01:23 AM
I have a set of these 16" style 5's from my E46 for winters that I will try on the M3 this week. I would presume that they'd fit since they clear 740il brakes?
CMG
11-28-2008, 02:57 AM
They will fit if you like ramming your tires into your wheel well lip.
tonyluvsilvia
11-28-2008, 04:02 PM
They will fit if you like ramming your tires into your wheel well lip.

The snow tires that are on the wheels are 205/55/16... I can't imagine that to be anywhere near ramming on stock M3 ride height... people have already successfully installed 215/40/17 on 17x8 ET20 style 5's and they sit flush with the fender :lol
CMG
11-29-2008, 02:51 PM
At stock height yah you're right. I always think lowered.
tonyluvsilvia
12-03-2008, 01:14 PM
Just had my winter wheels installed... OEM 16x8 ET23 Style 5 from a E38 740il...they fit PERFECTLY and they clear front E36 M3 brakes :cool
VonDeLinde
12-08-2008, 07:01 PM
they are 23 as well, i have the guy comin to my house in the middle of this blizzard right now, thanks for the help ill let you all know if they fit
Bimmermig
12-23-2008, 06:08 PM
nice post
im looking for "winter mags" for my 2002 E46 325i
there's a guy near my place offering:

ET23
Size:16x8
Bolt patern: 5x120

this guy claims they come from a BMW 740
i just want to make sure that will fit my E46 and i'll go for it
much better than those badass ugly rims
should i go for them?
sorry but i'm still too junior to post pics or anything

thanks fellas
Fern
kramerbuccs24
12-23-2008, 07:31 PM
At stock height yah you're right. I always think lowered.

a rolled lip should prevent rubbing, that setup isn't too aggressive.
tonyluvsilvia
12-23-2008, 08:26 PM
nice post
im looking for "winter mags" for my 2002 E46 325i
there's a guy near my place offering:

ET23
Size:16x8
Bolt patern: 5x120

this guy claims they come from a BMW 740
i just want to make sure that will fit my E46 and i'll go for it
much better than those badass ugly rims
should i go for them?
sorry but i'm still too junior to post pics or anything

thanks fellas
Fern


I also had these wheels and tires on my E46, but they rubbed slightly in the rear. A slight roll solved the problem.