35 ET on E46

auto_pilot · 05-23-2011, 06:48 PM

I was just curious...does this offset cause the wheel bearings to wear faster? I think Stock for our cars is 40 ET.

BartenderPlease · 05-23-2011, 07:15 PM

It will be fine, and stock cars aren't usually et40 but around it.

VMRWheels · 05-24-2011, 12:33 PM

You should have no problems with ET35 wheels on your car.

Penguin Koolaid · 05-25-2011, 08:51 PM

It all depends on the width of the wheel. I run 18x8.5 et35 front and rear.

auto_pilot · 05-26-2011, 10:18 AM

19X8.5 Squared
235 35 19 all the way around

VMRWheels · 05-26-2011, 12:04 PM

That is a recommended fit.

auto_pilot · 05-26-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

That is a recommended fit.

What is the widest tire I can fit in the back? I know I'm squared fitment, but just in case I want to mix it up a little in the future?

conrad721 · 05-26-2011, 05:28 PM

OP: are you concerned about (1) the effects of running wheels with lower offsets onto the wheel bearings, or (2) fitment issues?

auto_pilot · 05-26-2011, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by conrad721

OP: are you concerned about (1) the effects of running wheels with lower offsets onto the wheel bearings, or (2) fitment issues?

Just the wear issue by going with an aggressive offset. I believe from what was said above that ET 35 was within spec.

My second question was how wide can I go in the rear? I don't plan on lowering it. but I have stock performance pack suspension.

05-23-2011, 06:48 PM	#1
auto_pilot Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Upsidesdownville, CA Posts: 51 My Ride: United States View My Garage	35 ET on E46 I was just curious...does this offset cause the wheel bearings to wear faster? I think Stock for our cars is 40 ET.

05-23-2011, 07:15 PM	#2
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05-26-2011, 05:28 PM	#8
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05-25-2011, 08:51 PM	#4
Penguin Koolaid Banned Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chitown Posts: 6,699 My Ride: Inline Six View My Garage	It all depends on the width of the wheel. I run 18x8.5 et35 front and rear.

05-26-2011, 10:18 AM	#5
auto_pilot Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Upsidesdownville, CA Posts: 51 My Ride: United States View My Garage	19X8.5 Squared 235 35 19 all the way around

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