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some good ol' ESR SR01's on an e46 coupe -question about fit

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#1 · (Edited)
Hey Everyone,

So I'm still learning about wheels and fitment so a helping hand would be appreciated. So for starter wheels, I'm looking at the SR01's for an '02 coupe. I want a staggered setup and wanted to know if this fits:

tires:

2x225/40R18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 (FRONT)
2x255/35R18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 (REAR)

wheels:

Sizes: 18x9 & 18x10
Bolt Pattern: 5x120
Offsets: 30 & 25
Step Lip Sizes: 2.5" & 3"
Hub Bore: 74.1

If not, what would be the correct adjustments? I've been lurking on eBay but if there's a reputable vendor, please let me know.

Thanks!
 
#2 ·
With how aggressive those wheels are, the rears are not going to fit with out some serious work. Rolled and pulled fenders, lots of negative camber.

Even with stretched tires, you are going to have to roll all your fenders at a minimum.

Granted, this is all dependent on your suspension. Are you lowered? Plan on being lowered?
 
#4 ·
The coupe does have slightly more rear wheel clearance, but with an 18x10 et25, it won't be enough. You are going to poke and rub with a 18x10 et25 with a 255.

Look at this thread. This is how much an 18x10 with a meaty tire is going to poke. Even at stock height, your fenders are going to HATE you.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1064860

If you are set on running those wheels, you could probably make the 18x9 et30 work all around on your car.