17x9 SSR Competitions on 330ci?

Will 17x9 SSR Competitions fit on front and rear of 2001 330ci with stock sport suspension? I have the opportunity to buy a used set off an E36 M3. What should the offset be?

I am planning on using these in Autocross running 235/40/17+/- tires all around while retaining the staggered stock wheels and tires for the street. I have read several articles stating that the 330ci would handle better with a non-staggered setup but they don’t give a recommended setup. I am open to suggestions as to tire size and type for a dedicated Autocross setup.

Originally Posted by tack

Will 17x9 SSR Competitions fit on front and rear of 2001 330ci with stock sport suspension? I have the opportunity to buy a used set off an E36 M3. What should the offset be?

I am planning on using these in Autocross running 235/40/17+/- tires all around while retaining the staggered stock wheels and tires for the street. I have read several articles stating that the 330ci would handle better with a non-staggered setup but they don’t give a recommended setup. I am open to suggestions as to tire size and type for a dedicated Autocross setup.

The only offset I've seen the 17X9 comp in for E46/E36 is 45mm. This is listed as a rear-only fitment, but with some modifications you may be able to get them to work on the front.

Originally Posted by tack

Will 17x9 SSR Competitions fit on front and rear of 2001 330ci with stock sport suspension? I have the opportunity to buy a used set off an E36 M3. What should the offset be?

I am planning on using these in Autocross running 235/40/17+/- tires all around while retaining the staggered stock wheels and tires for the street. I have read several articles stating that the 330ci would handle better with a non-staggered setup but they don’t give a recommended setup. I am open to suggestions as to tire size and type for a dedicated Autocross setup.

I think the 17x9 SSR has a 40mm offset in an E36 application. If that is true, a 235/40/17 should fit on all 4 corners of an E46. Anything wider and you may run into the fender lip in back. Get the actual offset from the seller.


EDIT: Gary beat me. With that offset, you may have to run a spacer up front to clear the strut.


Ed