E46 XI fitment

Hey guys,

I have the opportunity to purchase a set of Style 42 17" wheels/tires pulled off a E38 530.

See here: http://lincoln.craigslist.org/pts/3577524659.html

17" x 8" - 5x120mm lug - 235/45r17 tire size

I've searched all day and haven't found a solid yes or no answer. i can run the numbers and they make sense, but I'm relying on the E46F community experience to help me on this one.

I know I'll need hubcentric rings to adapt the hub bore, and I know the offset is such that the rubber will stick out a bit past the fenders (ET20), but my main question is below.


Will they rub?

I would like to mount them on my stock 2002 325xi. Stock suspension, and no rolled fenders.

I've seen plenty of photos of this style on the E46, but I can't tell the exact tire size or whether the fenders have been rolled.

I am in your debt.

With an offset of +20mm I would not recommend that fitment on your car.

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

With an offset of +20mm I would not recommend that fitment on your car.

I appreciate the reply. Could you give some some insight into the reason why? I'd like to understand the issue for future reference.

Thanks!

We recommend x8.5 ET35 all around, and the 17x8 ET20 you're looking at will stick out 8-9mm further than what we recommend.