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hey Im looking to get Beyern type mesh 19" * 9.5" rims with the 3 inch lip on my E36. I think the 3inch lip would look pretty sick but Ive been told that my car can only fit a 8.5" width,which would give me a 1 1/2" lip. Has anyone put 9.5" width wheels on their E36, is it possible without costly modifications? thanks.
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yea that'd be nice ride... im intrested 2... would that have been 9.5 all around? or staggered?
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you can fit 9.5's on the E36. Just make sure the offset is around 43-45, and don't go too greedy with the tire. I'd stretch a 245/35 or at most a 255/35. It will work then. If it is 40 offset, then it won't work.
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So one could put on a 3-5mm spacer on a 40et 9.5" rim, and it should fit the front of an e36?
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so if i ran 18*9.5 all around it should be fine ... probly a 255/35 tire?
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Maybe a 235/35-19 but a 255/35-19 will be way too tall.
235/35-19 = 25.47" (Approved rim size 8-9.5", BFGoodrich gForce info)
255/35-19 = 26.02" (Approved rim size 8.5-10", same source)
Stock, the tire size is about 24.4-24.8".
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I run a 235/35/19 on a 19x9.5" wheel and the rubbing was unbearable, a fender roll is a must from my experiences. However plenty of people seem to run these sizes without any issues.
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Hey,
I want to put 18"x9.5" beyern mesh wheels on a 98 328i convertible. I was wondering if anyone has done this before. I have posted this question on the tire forum but was suggested to try here for more input. If anyone has tried this, what mods were required? and what tires did you use, thanks.
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This is pointless and probably won't work. Unless you track the car (which is dumb since it's a vert), wheels that wide will only serve to cost more, and make tires cost more!
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I don't think he asked about how much it would cost or if it was pointless..Originally Posted by Mr.M
You can do it if the offset on the rim is right, are you running 9.5 all the way around or staggered?
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im just looking to put 9.5s on the rear. it was suggested that rolling the fenders may be enough, but I was just wondering if anyone had personal experience with 9.5s on that model. Is it more costly and more trouble than its worth? Just trying to get an idea before I buy anything.
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What suspension you running? I tried putting my 18x8.5 BBS RKIIs on my E36 w/ Eibach Pro-Kit springs and they flat out didn't fit, and my fenders have been rolled as far as my mechanic feels comfortable going. I ran 235/40 and 255/35 Toyo T1s front/rear.
It also didn't look right, unless you really like the "wheels are way too big for the car" look. However, these wheels look quite nice on my E46 Touring w/ factory sport suspension (except for a slight gap in the front...)
IMHO, unless you're really set on the look, 18" wheels are just too big for E36's (and that's just my opinion.....)
Hope this helps.
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I don't think the OP said that he needed people to defend him.I don't think he asked about how much it would cost or if it was pointless..
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I merged your past thread in T&W into this new one. There's no need to have 2 threads in the same subject, we can always tow your thread from one forum to another.
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Funny Agenth, how one post down from yours the OP asks "Is it more costly and more trouble than its worth?" And God forbid, anyone give their opinion on a public forum
The answer is yes. Tires will be very expensive and so will the wheels. It's better to just run a thinner wheel. No real visible difference, but much better performance and economy.
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yeah, im not overly concerned about the wheel and tire price. the diff in price between 8.5 and 9.5 for beyerns isnt too much if you shop around. My suspension is stock and im currently running 18" and i think it looks pretty good. My reason for wanting to put on 9.5" wide beyerns is because the 9.5s come with a 3 inch lip while the 8.5s only come with a 1.5" lip, I just want the wheels to be suuuper deep dish.
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sorry, not to jack the thread but what about 18x9.5 in the rear with a 46mm offset... How would that work on the E36 with a 255/35 tire?
In the front will be 18x8.5 with a 225/40 and 38mm offset
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yea i wanted to know if anyone has done it... and how much did it cost to put it in... asked jim at tirerack said it would be lot of work... but thats all he said
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I used to run 17x9 IFG's on my e36 with 255/40 r-comps on them. They had a 42mm offset, and would rub on the rear fender until it was rolled, and rubbed slightly on the chassis on the inside. As for the fronts I had to use a 10mm spacer and run lots of negative camber for them to fit, and they still rubbed on the plastic fender lining.
Now, I dont know how standard wheels are, but I measured the section width of the rims with the tires taken off of them, and it was closer to 10 inches, not 9, and the widest part of the wheels were slightly over 11 inches wide. I suspect all wheels are either slightly wider or narrower than they are as advertised.
Anways, I dont see any way that a 19 inch wheel, that is 9.5 inches wide, with any tire wider than like 225mm's is going to fit without modifying the fenders exstensively. The wheel and tire setup will simply wind up being too tall.
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Beyern Mesh 18's here. 225/40/18 for the 8.5's in the front. 255/35/18 on the 9.5 rears. No rubbing and im lowered with H&R sports and Koni adj. sport shocks. We did use a fender roller for the rears. Only took about 15-30 minutes though. Absolutely love these wheels
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Beyern Mesh 18's here. 225/40/18 for the 8.5's in the front. 255/35/18 on the 9.5 rears. No rubbing and im lowered with H&R sports and Koni adj. sport shocks. We did use a fender roller for the rears. Only took about 15-30 minutes though. Absolutely love these wheels
yyeess, thats exactly the look i was hoping for. the wheels look good man, my 328i is on stock suspension with 8.5s on the back now, so I was hoping rolling the fender would give up that extra inch. What kind of tires are you runnin? and what is your wheel offset? thanks.
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Beyern Mesh 18's here. 225/40/18 for the 8.5's in the front. 255/35/18 on the 9.5 rears. No rubbing and im lowered with H&R sports and Koni adj. sport shocks. We did use a fender roller for the rears. Only took about 15-30 minutes though. Absolutely love these wheels
there shouldnt be any difference in the wheel well/fitment between a 1998 328i convertible and your 328is should there?
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Just got your pm, heres a few shots from the rear.
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nice car dude
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