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    Hi everyone,

    I'm trying to fit M Parallels (E38 fitment) to an E46.

    Does anyone here run them? Also would spacers be needed considering the difference in offset? Or do they bolt up fine and the only thing needed would be tires?

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    Sure, they will bolt up, and stick out a bit. The ET is very different from what you currently have, and it would be tight fitting a 9,5 inch rim under the back end on a non-M car.

    P.S. Spacers will do you no good in this case.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dworthy View Post
    Sure, they will bolt up, and stick out a bit. The ET is very different from what you currently have, and it would be tight fitting a 9,5 inch rim under the back end on a non-M car.

    P.S. Spacers will do you no good in this case.
    What tire sizes would you recommend?

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