What's needed to make these wheels fit? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

GOTMH8N · 10-16-2012, 12:34 PM

I'm looking at these for a winter set but the guy says they won't fit on a 335. They look to be e46 wheels, any clue how big of a spacer would be needed?

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/pts/3239381926.html

Hybrid For Life · 10-16-2012, 05:20 PM

they look pretty high offset so they should be good. whats the width and et?

GOTMH8N · 10-16-2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid For Life

they look pretty high offset so they should be good. whats the width and et?

I don't know, that's the issue. He said he had one on his 335 and it rubbed the caliper, so I'm assuming it needs a spacer but I don't know how big.

Hybrid For Life · 10-17-2012, 02:45 AM

offset will tell you what you need to know.

conrad325i · 10-17-2012, 09:50 AM

Go on google and search "how to measure offset" then follow the instructions and measure and do the math. It's not very complicated.

edirtaynine · 10-17-2012, 11:07 AM

15mm spacers should be a safe size.

The way those 205's are on that wheel, it looks like the wheels are probably 17x7.

So even if the offset is +50, with the 15 spacer, it'll bring you down to a normal +35 with plenty of space due to the 205 width and 7in wheel width. If the offset is +40, then it'll bring you down to a +25 offset which would make it look better and closer to flush. And I doubt that wheel has a 30-something offset... most likely a +50 or low 50s if the guy is saying it rubbed his calipers a little.

GOTMH8N · 10-17-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

15mm spacers should be a safe size.

The way those 205's are on that wheel, it looks like the wheels are probably 17x7.

So even if the offset is +50, with the 15 spacer, it'll bring you down to a normal +35 with plenty of space due to the 205 width and 7in wheel width. If the offset is +40, then it'll bring you down to a +25 offset which would make it look better and closer to flush. And I doubt that wheel has a 30-something offset... most likely a +50 or low 50s if the guy is saying it rubbed his calipers a little.

Exactly what I needed to hear. Thank youu!

GOTMH8N · 10-23-2012, 07:45 AM

I just found these wheels too

The guy told me they're a +40 offset and says its a 17x7.5" even though he's listing it as 17x7"

Would a +40 offset work with 335 brakes? This may be a better deal if I don't need to buy spacers all around

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/pts/3267258350.html

GOTMH8N · 10-23-2012, 12:15 PM

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10-16-2012, 12:34 PM	#1
GOTMH8N Stay Classy Drives: 335i Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: c Posts: 1,024 iTrader: (2)	What's needed to make these wheels fit? I'm looking at these for a winter set but the guy says they won't fit on a 335. They look to be e46 wheels, any clue how big of a spacer would be needed? http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/pts/3239381926.html
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10-16-2012, 05:20 PM	#2
Hybrid For Life Whats “out of spec”? Drives: Out of Spec Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,793 iTrader: (4)	they look pretty high offset so they should be good. whats the width and et? __________________ 2006 325i 6MT\|KW V2\|BBS Style 5's\|Black Kidneys\|Alpine Type R\|Alcantara Wrapped Sport Wheel\|Mtec V3 AE

10-17-2012, 02:45 AM	#4
Hybrid For Life Whats “out of spec”? Drives: Out of Spec Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,793 iTrader: (4)	offset will tell you what you need to know. __________________ 2006 325i 6MT\|KW V2\|BBS Style 5's\|Black Kidneys\|Alpine Type R\|Alcantara Wrapped Sport Wheel\|Mtec V3 AE

10-17-2012, 09:50 AM	#5
conrad325i Private First Class Drives: Monaco Blue BMW 325i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 110 iTrader: (0)	Go on google and search "how to measure offset" then follow the instructions and measure and do the math. It's not very complicated. __________________ 18" Type 67s\|Charcoal Delete\|K&N Drop-in\|Rear Fogs\|Cool Carbon\|De-Badge\|Blackout Kidneys

10-17-2012, 11:07 AM	#6
edirtaynine Major General Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,238 iTrader: (0)	15mm spacers should be a safe size. The way those 205's are on that wheel, it looks like the wheels are probably 17x7. So even if the offset is +50, with the 15 spacer, it'll bring you down to a normal +35 with plenty of space due to the 205 width and 7in wheel width. If the offset is +40, then it'll bring you down to a +25 offset which would make it look better and closer to flush. And I doubt that wheel has a 30-something offset... most likely a +50 or low 50s if the guy is saying it rubbed his calipers a little. __________________ e90post killed plastidip Just say no to painted stock wheels

10-23-2012, 07:45 AM	#8
GOTMH8N Stay Classy Drives: 335i Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: c Posts: 1,024 iTrader: (2)	I just found these wheels too The guy told me they're a +40 offset and says its a 17x7.5" even though he's listing it as 17x7" Would a +40 offset work with 335 brakes? This may be a better deal if I don't need to buy spacers all around http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/pts/3267258350.html

10-23-2012, 12:15 PM	#9
GOTMH8N Stay Classy Drives: 335i Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: c Posts: 1,024 iTrader: (2)	Bump

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