Just bought this 2000 323i and planning to put the rims in the picture in the bottom.My question is, will this rims fit on my 323i and will it affect my suspension.Im not planning on lowering it.Also what tires size and brand should i use.Thanks for the HELP!!!!!!!!
Rims info
Size: 19 X 8.5" front 19 X 9.5" rear
For tires, you're not going to have very many options since there aren't many tires in the right size for 19" wheels on the E46. Easy recommendation though is to go with some Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires.
IMO, don't put 19" wheels like these on your car if you don't have intentions of lowering it when you have the non-sport suspension. At least pick up an H&R Cup Kit.
Dude 37 lbs is too heavy for our cars, specially a 323. There are a lot of rims under 25 lbs out there. Go 19", but at least get lowering spring later. Trust me 19" is the shiet and they look better on sedan.
new at this stuff yo!!!!!! So i can fit 19x8.5F 19x9.5R but lightweight. What tires size should i use if i lower it on H&R springs.Do this 323 suffer alot on camber wear???? Let me know everything ya know guys i want to do things the right way
323i Sedans don't have as much room in the rear as the coupes. I'd recommend going with a 19x8.5" rim on all four corners with 245/30/19 tires. I think you should probably go for the 38 or 40 offset if that is available... but like I said, talk to the guys at ModBargains.
Go with the ones that I linked to in the post above if you really love that style; they only weight 24lbs which is 13lbs less than the ones you were thinking about getting (52lbs total which is basically the equivalent of taking away or adding 20 horsepower since you're dealing with rotational inertia).
Okay last questions guys sorry!!!! so if i go with 235/40/19F and 245/40/19R Will i be fine if i lower the 323i on H&R springs? Also if i go 19x8.5 on all 4 wheels with 245/30/19 tires will i be okay lowering the 323i? Please answer both of this questions and i wont bug no more guys!!!!!!!Lol thanks for the much help guys!!!!!!!!
I'm running 19x8.5 et35 all around with 235/35/19 tires and am dropped on an H&R cupkit and have no rubbing issues or any problems of any sort. I would recommend my setup. I've heard sedans can comfortably go 9" wide in the rear with a 245 tire and not rub, but absolutely no wider than 8.5" with a 235 on the front and 9" with a 255 on the rear (245 if you are going to drop aggressively and don't want to roll your fenders).
Ebay sells CSL sets, some offset and some not. Priced around $600 for a set of 4. Has anyone ever purchased any from Ebay? Coating issues, or structural issue? Im still looking around, I do know I like the CSL replicas over any other style.
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