Wider rear wheels on a E36 coupe

[fresaUKBM]

Hi everybody,

I bought this set of wheels ACS type 4 I think they are. the problem is that the rears are way to wide for the arches and when i go over an uneven surface or even if i have 1 passanger at the back, they rub badly. I know they should fit an M3 or E46 easily as they have wider arches. the rear wheels details are as follows 9.5jj x18h2 ET43 LK120(pcd i think). rear tire details are 255 35ZR 18. I spoke to someone from an archrolling company who told me that all they can do is roll the arches and widen the arch one bit and se if it stops rubbing. I dont want to pay them JUST TO SEE if it will stop the rubbing, so if theres any wheel experts out there that could help by telling me if the wheel is way to wide for the car and it wont fit even if i do that or to go a head and do it. they tire is not wider than the arch but theres only about 2milimiters between the tire and the arch (if that). I will much apretiate any given advise.

[E36youngster]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDTK9IjKIYU

[oakley]

Give up and just sell them to me :)

[fresaUKBM]

Thanks for the video E36youngster, but for £80 I rather get it done professionally as I am sure that so much paint will peal off that I will end up having to respray the whole car! oakley, I think I will give it a go first as i have another 18" set that i really like but one of then cracked and havent been able to find a replacement for it, but if i do, am sure i'll be selling the acs.

[oakley]

Well make sure you PM me mate- Im happy to drive to London to get em- Been after a set for ages- I have several other AC parts im just lacking the wheels to finish it all off :)

[Mark@EACTuning]

lol @ the pink car.

[MrBoss]

Nothing wrong with a pink car so long as it can back it up. I love the Advan Oni's too.

[BombSquad91]

Raise the rear.:thumbup:

[fresaUKBM]

Raise the rear.:thumbup:


I Think i'll try rolling the arches first, (i prefer the low ride) if it doesnt work, then i'll have to get another set of wheels. but that will have to wait for now as I yesterday found and bought a matching bonnet to replace my Badly Keyed bonnet, so I just need to replace the rear brake discs and pads and it will soon be on the road again... I CANT WAIT!!

[fresaUKBM]

Hey guys, sorry to bring this old post up back again... But I though I let you all know that I tried the method the guy with the pick car used for the rear arches and it worked beautifully!!! my only struggle was that I had to remove all the sealant inside the arches before rolling it, It was a dirty job but with the heat gun and a wire brush it was done in about an hour.

[N:CR41G]

Raise the rear.:thumbup:

...Where have you been? Haven't posted for aaages!!

[fresaUKBM]

I know, I havent been able check certain websites on my pc at work. but know is all good and just a couple of weeks until I get my BM rolling again, just need to get it MOT'd and get rid of the damn A3 which costing me lots to run as theres always something wrong with it... money that I could have spent on my BM!!

[98bimmer318]

I Think i'll try rolling the arches first, (i prefer the low ride) if it doesnt work, then i'll have to get another set of wheels. but that will have to wait for now as I yesterday found and bought a matching bonnet to replace my Badly Keyed bonnet, so I just need to replace the rear brake discs and pads and it will soon be on the road again... I CANT WAIT!!

wtf is a "bonnet"?:confused:

[PHARMDVIPER]

bonnet = hood.....wtf you don't watch top gear!?

[N:CR41G]

...Damn Americans... lol!

[jagass]

Just sell it to others and get another one...lol

[jmo69]

Is the guy with the pink car Japan's version of the Red Green show? I'm sure our Canadian friends know who I'm talking about. Just needs some duct tape. LOL