HKSubaru

like the M3 look alloys to suit a E46 318i. What size should i go for? I was told 18" don't rub but would this be a bumpy ride? I also was told that 19" wouldn't rub but not too sure if this is right? please let me know if you have any experience on it?

thanks

DazV

The M3 E46 19" alloys look best.

You can't fit its rears (19x9.5), but its fronts (19x8) will go on your front and back.

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There's a few places in the UK selling them mail order. If nobody comes up with any tel nos or websites I'll check for you on Monday (all my stuff is at work)

Personally I was thinking of going down this route with a set of racing dynamics wheels:


-DV

[Edited by DazV - 3/16/2003 12:58:31 AM]

HKSubaru

Thanks

Do you know how much a genuine set will cost? I am in real need as the alloys i have are really disgusting! can't stand them.
Is it worth it to go for replica's? And do they rub? seen a set for 1050 with new tyres, not too sure what tyres they are though, no scratches as they were used for 40 miles or less. They are 19" ones.

HKSubaru

i've also found this http://www.findit.co.uk/cars/bmw/parts/523500.htm

Will they definately not fit even if i have arch work? will they stick out??

Rich and Mini

I can find out how much a new set will cost for you at work tomorrow if you like? If memory serves me correct, I believe they're about £400 a rim, without tyres. Don't quote me on that though.

If your car is a saloon, they'll look pretty pants without a suspension drop. Either that or it'll sit like an X5

Rich

DazV

M3 (e46) wheels come in either 19x8 or 19x9.5

The M3 is wider at the back that the rest of the 3 series range, hence it can manage 19x9.5

A non-M3 (e46) can take up to 19x9 *I think*

Check my links (above) for prices.

Skittles

The E46 M3 alloys are c. £450 per wheel, plus tyres. You need an M3 chassis number to order them to ensure they stay unique to the M3s.

HKSubaru

450 per wheel think i'm going to have to buy some second handy's not really worth it when the car is 8k.

Would it matter if the E46 i have is a 4 door?

I have a M3 chassis number

Rich and Mini

£425 for fronts, £450 for rears. Not totally sure you need an M3 chassis number to order them, think that's only E36 M3 parts. I've ordered E46 M3 parts without chassis number, never ordered 19" M3 wheels, not that many people have, they're only 4 sets with tyres on available to buy from BMW themselves at this moment in time, two from GB, two from AG. (The complete set with tyres is about £3400).

Rich

HKSubaru

hopefully getting some genuine ones now, is it possible to get arch work done to make the rears fit? if not i will sell them and buy another front set to go on the back

DazV

Pass, but let me know how you get on and send some pics into scoobynet when you're done.

[Edited by DazV - 20/03/2003 16:18:35]

HKSubaru

thanks for all the help,fitted them on today, fit ok, only rub with people in the back, think i will get it sorted soon but the wheels bulge out of the arches!!

what do i need to do? just get new alloys? seems like a lot of work!

DazV

What did you end up fitting on front and back ?

-DV

HKSubaru

yeah, looks a tad bit wi ierd on a 318

DazV

So what size did you put on ?

the chosen one

bttt for ya