Rim Compatibility Question

smartatch · 05-23-2011, 03:18 PM

Trying to figure out if Style 71 17x8 ET20s will fit without modifications on my 2004 330xi w/Sport Package. And if so, could I use 235s on them eventually.

My current wheels are Style 98 17x7 ET47(?) with 205/50/R17 which I'd like to retain for snow tires.

If possible I'm planning on just swapping my tires over for now since they still have a lot of tread left. I'm not considering lowering due to the winters around here.

Thanks in advance!

MyNewRag · 05-23-2011, 03:23 PM

Please let me know. I have a set, that I either need to sell, or make work. These are new in box, pm me if interested.

smartatch · 05-24-2011, 07:56 AM

MyNewReg - As I now understand it, the 20 offset on the set I was considering is too severe and they'd be 40mm further out than the style 98s. That being said, I also understand that there are style 71s out there that are in the 30-40 range (which would work). Let me know if that's the version you have. Maybe we could work something out. Thanks.

VMRWheels · 05-24-2011, 12:56 PM

Those are somewhat aggressive as far as the offset is concerned. The outer position of the wheels is a bit further out than what we typically recommend so running a 235 tire may rub without a bit of fender work.

MyNewRag · 05-24-2011, 09:47 PM

Yeah, these are E20 for sure. I really don't want to roll the fenders or make any other mods to the suspension. I will just have to find the "right" ones.

05-23-2011, 03:18 PM	#1
smartatch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Alplaus, NY Posts: 4 My Ride: 2004 330xi View My Garage	Rim Compatibility Question Trying to figure out if Style 71 17x8 ET20s will fit without modifications on my 2004 330xi w/Sport Package. And if so, could I use 235s on them eventually. My current wheels are Style 98 17x7 ET47(?) with 205/50/R17 which I'd like to retain for snow tires. If possible I'm planning on just swapping my tires over for now since they still have a lot of tread left. I'm not considering lowering due to the winters around here. Thanks in advance!

05-23-2011, 03:23 PM	#2
MyNewRag Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver USA Posts: 193 My Ride: 05 ///M Convertible View My Garage	Please let me know. I have a set, that I either need to sell, or make work. These are new in box, pm me if interested. __________________

05-24-2011, 12:56 PM	#4
VMRWheels Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 8,847 My Ride: 1:25 Scale Enzo View My Garage	Those are somewhat aggressive as far as the offset is concerned. The outer position of the wheels is a bit further out than what we typically recommend so running a 235 tire may rub without a bit of fender work. __________________ Kevin @ *VMR* \| Wheels Tel: 714-442-7916 \| Email: kevin.a@velocitymotoring.com Facebook! \| Flickr! \| Blog!

05-24-2011, 09:47 PM	#5
MyNewRag Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver USA Posts: 193 My Ride: 05 ///M Convertible View My Garage	Yeah, these are E20 for sure. I really don't want to roll the fenders or make any other mods to the suspension. I will just have to find the "right" ones. __________________

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05-24-2011, 07:56 AM	#3
smartatch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Alplaus, NY Posts: 4 My Ride: 2004 330xi View My Garage	MyNewReg - As I now understand it, the 20 offset on the set I was considering is too severe and they'd be 40mm further out than the style 98s. That being said, I also understand that there are style 71s out there that are in the 30-40 range (which would work). Let me know if that's the version you have. Maybe we could work something out. Thanks.