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  1. 04-10-2007, 08:43 PM #1
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    15" Rims? will they fit e36 M3?

    I am looking at getting a set of drag slicks, and I am wondering if a 15"
    rim will fit the e36 M3 or do I have to go with 16" or 17"
    so if anyone knows please share your info

    there are way more tire choices for the 15" rims and it would be great if they will fit

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    no. I actually don't think a 16" will fit, either.

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    I know 15s fit on normal E36s, not sure about M3s


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    Quote Originally Posted by MoeMuny View Post
    I am looking at getting a set of drag slicks, and I am wondering if a 15"
    rim will fit the e36 M3 or do I have to go with 16" or 17"
    so if anyone knows please share your info

    there are way more tire choices for the 15" rims and it would be great if they will fit

    TIA
    Yes 15" rims fit under an E36 M3. Take a look here http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=723025
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    you need to grind some material off the calipers to fit 15" wheels, but they do fit, I run them on my M3
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    does anyone have any photos or a DIY on the caliper grind where you have to grind them and how much for the 15" rims to fit? thanks guys!
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    Quote Originally Posted by patrickjam3s View Post
    does anyone have any photos or a DIY on the caliper grind where you have to grind them and how much for the 15" rims to fit? thanks guys!
    If no one is able to chime in, ill be test fitting mine (15x8) and grinding next weekend.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kc jr 54 View Post
    If no one is able to chime in, ill be test fitting mine (15x8) and grinding next weekend.
    Haha sounds good I may just try it out tomorrow sounds like one of us will figure it out I'll be sure to take pictures and write something up
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    15X8 w/5.5back space will fit in back with a 26X8.5 slick. Fender lips have to be rolled tightly but they will fit, no problem. A 9 with 6.5 bs might fit too but I never got a hold of one to try it.

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    Also, I ran Weld Pro Stars. Back as mentioned above and 15X3.5 1.75 bs fronts and had to do no grinding on anything at all. Bolt and go except for the need for hub-centric rings to center the wheel properly.
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    I was not able to put on 15's I would have had to grind a half inch minimum off my front calipers I was trying to mount 15" bottle caps
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    Quote Originally Posted by patrickjam3s View Post
    I was not able to put on 15's I would have had to grind a half inch minimum off my front calipers I was trying to mount 15" bottle caps
    Find 15" wheels from a 328. Its a lot less work.
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    Find 15" wheels from a 328. Its a lot less work.
    Like this style?

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    Like this style?
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