[b.m.double-droo]

Hi,
I got a 325i sport e46 facelift and im looking at getting some wheels they are
19" - fronts are 8.5J and the rears are 9.5J with an offset of ET20.
The tyres Front:235/35/19 Rear 265/35/19

is this offset ok or will i get rubbing on the arches?

all advice welcomed

thanks for all advice given

 

[2003 325i]

Not even close to fitting in the front OR rear. Do some research before asking such a brutally obvious question. They'll poke about an inch in the front and an inch and a half in the back :facepalm:

 

[vaah]

Hi sorry to hijack the thread.
I just bought 18x8 and 18x9 for the rear, both with offset of 35. what do you think? im worried if it'll rub the strut housing.
I'm planning to put 215/40/18 front and 245/35/18 rear.

 

[2003 325i]

fronts fine, rears maybe a little roll/camber but you can make that work.

 

[vaah]

so the rears wouldn't rub the inside, but i'll need to roll fender?

 

[VMRWheels]

Hi,
I got a 325i sport e46 facelift and im looking at getting some wheels they are
19" - fronts are 8.5J and the rears are 9.5J with an offset of ET20.
The tyres Front:235/35/19 Rear 265/35/19

is this offset ok or will i get rubbing on the arches?

all advice welcomed

thanks for all advice given

The offset is too low for your car. These will rub under compression.

Hi sorry to hijack the thread.
I just bought 18x8 and 18x9 for the rear, both with offset of 35. what do you think? im worried if it'll rub the strut housing.
I'm planning to put 215/40/18 front and 245/35/18 rear.

The fronts will be fine, and the rears will probably be fine as well. I don't see any major issues with clearance, especially with those tires.

 

[vaah]

Sorry for bringing up old thread. So two years ago I went ahead with the said wheels and the rear always rubbed the fender when there's a bump or uneven surface. It was even worse if i have passengers at the back too. Everything is still stock, I only changed the shock. Do i need to change the spring as well?

Please I need your advice. I've kept the wheel stored for the last years and now I want to make it work. Thanks

 

[lamsv]

^ Stiffer springs may help. Only way to really get rid of the rubbing is a narrower tire, rolled fenders, or more negative camber.

 

[vaah]

^ Stiffer springs may help. Only way to really get rid of the rubbing is a narrower tire, rolled fenders, or more negative camber.

What spring would you recommend?
I don't think i can go any narrower cos the tires are already stretched as they are. If possible i would like to avoid fender roll. i wanna keep the body stock.

I saw your sig pic, what size is your wheels and tires? looks like you went with negative camber..

 

[lamsv]

I don't have the foggiest clue on the rates of the available lowering springs for the E46.

My car has 18x9.5 et25 wheels all around. I am running stretched tires (225/40-18), negative camber (-3 up front, -2.5 out back), and my fenders are rolled.

 

[vaah]

My tires are 225/40-18 front, 235/40-18 rear.
I decide not gonna lower the springs.impin: My body rub the bump when there's a speed bump, this uses stock setting, wheels and tires so i can;t go any lower than stock. Also some road surface here is pretty uneven + bad, not to mention sometimes there are potholes.:thumbdwn: I'll give negative camber a try, see if it works.