Will E39 M5 Style 65 wheels fit on an E46 Coupe?

PrecisionX · 11-13-2012, 10:14 AM

I have a 2002 330Ci on stock suspension, what are the chances of a style 65 wheel set fitting on the car?

BMW E39 M5 Front Wheel Size (metric):45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18.0 x 8.0 in
BMW E39 M5 Rear Wheel Size (imperial): 45.7 x 24.1 cm / 18.0 x 9.5 in

ModBargains · 11-13-2012, 04:46 PM

The offsets that come on the E39 chassis are all going to be low offsets which is not proper for the E46 chassis cars. Your going to want a wheel which is mid to high offsets in order to properly fit on the E46 without causing any rubbing or clearance issues. If you want to stick with something OEM, i would consider the M5 style wheel or perhaps the M6 Style Wheels.

PrecisionX · 11-13-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ModBargains

The offsets that come on the E39 chassis are all going to be low offsets which is not proper for the E46 chassis cars. Your going to want a wheel which is mid to high offsets in order to properly fit on the E46 without causing any rubbing or clearance issues. If you want to stick with something OEM, i would consider the M5 style wheel or perhaps the M6 Style Wheels.

They're just SO big...

ModBargains · 11-13-2012, 04:58 PM

They have 18" fitments too

PrecisionX · 11-13-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ModBargains

They have 18" fitments too

So what offset range am I looking for and if it isn't in that range is it a deal breaker? Or can spacers help? For example I thought of running style 67 18s but the front offset is 47 and 8 inches wide, rear is 26 and 9 inches wide.

11-13-2012, 10:14 AM	#1
PrecisionX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New England Posts: 368 My Ride: 2002 330CI View My Garage	Will E39 M5 Style 65 wheels fit on an E46 Coupe? I have a 2002 330Ci on stock suspension, what are the chances of a style 65 wheel set fitting on the car? BMW E39 M5 Front Wheel Size (metric):45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18.0 x 8.0 in BMW E39 M5 Rear Wheel Size (imperial): 45.7 x 24.1 cm / 18.0 x 9.5 in __________________

11-13-2012, 04:46 PM	#2
ModBargains Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 3,630 My Ride: E30 325e & E46 ZHP View My Garage	The offsets that come on the E39 chassis are all going to be low offsets which is not proper for the E46 chassis cars. Your going to want a wheel which is mid to high offsets in order to properly fit on the E46 without causing any rubbing or clearance issues. If you want to stick with something OEM, i would consider the M5 style wheel or perhaps the M6 Style Wheels. __________________ ELLIOTT GOODMAN Elliott@ModBargains.com \| (714) 582-3330 ext. 8009 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-7:00pm \| Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm (PST) Authorized Dealer of: Forgestar Wheels l KW Coilovers l D-Force Wheels l BMW E46 Parts l BMW Angel Eyes \|BMW Accessories

11-13-2012, 04:58 PM	#4
ModBargains Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 3,630 My Ride: E30 325e & E46 ZHP View My Garage	They have 18" fitments too __________________ ELLIOTT GOODMAN Elliott@ModBargains.com \| (714) 582-3330 ext. 8009 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-7:00pm \| Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm (PST) Authorized Dealer of: Forgestar Wheels l KW Coilovers l D-Force Wheels l BMW E46 Parts l BMW Angel Eyes \|BMW Accessories

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