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Old 24-02-2012, 08:16 PM
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Default BMW.e46 wheel help!

Guys I'm looking to change the wheels on my 320cd m sport,
It has the mv2 style wheels I believe are et47 front and et50 rear.

I'm looking at csl rep wheels, 8j x18 front and 9j x18 rears so I can keep and use my newly fitted tyres that are on my mv2s

225 40 18
255 35 18


Now my question is what offset is ideal? I want them to sit out and fill the arch which the mv2s don't but don't want them to rub. The eBay csl reps are et40

It's going on coil overs aswell.

Any ideas? I know it's a long shot asking on here lol
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Hope this helps mate...

http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetcalculator.asp
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Helps a little mate, the guy on eBay reckons et 40 is spot on for what I want
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my e46 330 diesel sport is on 225 40 18's at the front and 245 35 18's at the rear - these are the origional bmw ones - if you tell me what to lookfor or measure I will get back to you! as stu did a good job in fiesta RS!
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my dads is lowered 25mm on staggered 19" csl reps, has 235/30 19 front, 265/35 19 rear, no rubbing even when five up, hope this helps
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Originally Posted by Garethw1986
my dads is lowered 25mm on staggered 19" csl reps, has 235/30 19 front, 265/35 19 rear, no rubbing even when five up, hope this helps
few pics mate
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Do you know what offset they are mate?
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Originally Posted by James @ M Developments.
Do you know what offset they are mate?
i dont but you wont get rubbing with these wheels, www.e46zone.co.uk is a good site with loads of info mate, ill have a quick look tomorrow when home for offset
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monday afternoon I'll ring with some answers
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That silver BMW above looks great on them rims..!
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Originally Posted by Brendan
my e46 330 diesel sport is on 225 40 18's at the front and 245 35 18's at the rear - these are the origional bmw ones - if you tell me what to lookfor or measure I will get back to you! as stu did a good job in fiesta RS!
I tlhink that's the wheels I already have on the car mate
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Does Stus brother in law still not deal with wheels opposit you lot? he will know.
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I run 19s on mine 265/35/19 on the rear 235/30/19 on the front had a bit of rub with to adults in the back then I had the arches rolled £100 no probs now
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