Help on Rim decisions -- Opinions!

Originally Posted by trentcdrums

These would be for my e46.

I am sorry, I was on the wrong forum for 2 years.

Originally Posted by MercForHire

I am sorry, I was on the wrong forum for 2 years.

Ha ha, what I meant was Wouldnt an e36 be quite different than an e46?

Originally Posted by trentcdrums

Ha ha, what I meant was Wouldnt an e36 be quite different than an e46?

Nope. Not in terms of wheel offsets.

Originally Posted by trj

Nope. Not in terms of wheel offsets.

Why is his offset 20 and mine is 49 then

Well lets ask this. Which wheels do YOU like the most?

To finalize, I just got the style 5's. they're at my doorstep as we speak

Originally Posted by trentcdrums

Why is his offset 20 and mine is 49 then

Sorry I missed this post.
Well he might have wanted the ET20 wheels and purchased them. I dont know what are you asking here? How can I answer why he has offset 20 wheels? Even if he is running ET0 or negative ET, I wouldnt be able to answer WHY.

Offset and wheel width plus tire width go hand in hand. You have to really calculate when you are deviating from the standard wheel size.

Originally Posted by trentcdrums

To finalize, I just got the style 5's. they're at my doorstep as we speak

Style 5's will look good if you polish the lip and keep them clean. ET23 should be fine with 16" tires. You wont rub, but the wheels might poke out a little.
Did you measure the ET like I asked you before?
Post the pics when you fit them. I found a good deal locally, but they are from e39 so I passed.

Originally Posted by trj

Sorry I missed this post.
Well he might have wanted the ET20 wheels and purchased them. I dont know what are you asking here? How can I answer why he has offset 20 wheels? Even if he is running ET0 or negative ET, I wouldnt be able to answer WHY.

Offset and wheel width plus tire width go hand in hand. You have to really calculate when you are deviating from the standard wheel size.



Style 5's will look good if you polish the lip and keep them clean. ET23 should be fine with 16" tires. You wont rub, but the wheels might poke out a little.
Did you measure the ET like I asked you before?
Post the pics when you fit them. I found a good deal locally, but they are from e39 so I passed.

What is the ET? And teaser

ET is offset. You bought the wheels without doing proper research. Hopefully you won't have problems.

Originally Posted by trj

ET is offset. You bought the wheels without doing proper research. Hopefully you won't have problems.

ET is 23. I knew the offset. I just didnt know what the term meant.

Originally Posted by trentcdrums

ET is 23. I knew the offset. I just didnt know what the term meant.

You should be fine as long as you get the right tires. Is your suspension stock? I'm running the same wheels in 17" on H&R cupkit, rolled fenders, and 225/45/17 tires. I have no problems with the exception of slight rubbing (on the rear bumper where its near impossible to roll becuase the lip is so small) with a full load and bad roads. Although I think sedans have slightly less room for clearance, I doubt you will run into any problems.

Originally Posted by nissan00b

You should be fine as long as you get the right tires. Is your suspension stock? I'm running the same wheels in 17" on H&R cupkit, rolled fenders, and 225/45/17 tires. I have no problems with the exception of slight rubbing (on the rear bumper where its near impossible to roll becuase the lip is so small) with a full load and bad roads. Although I think sedans have slightly less room for clearance, I doubt you will run into any problems.

Yeah my stock wheel is 16 and these are 16's. I just hope they look good since I have stock suspension.. It's beat though.. I really need to get some work done.

Post some pics with them mounted now.
I really want to see how they look.

I don't think they will look as good as your wanting them to unless you lower your car

Originally Posted by trj

Post some pics with them mounted now.
I really want to see how they look.

It'll be a while, it's winter here and I'm touching them up while I wait for the weather to change up.

Do you have any pictures of the Elbrus I08s on your car?

I found this picture on a 5-series



Tire Rack suggested them because they are pretty similar to M3 rims and they can put a BMW logo on them.

Anyone interested in these? I threw brand new all seasons on them.