will M3 wheels fit on a 330i?

[bmwisfast]

Hello all,

I'm new to this page and so far I like what I have seen. I am a huge bimmer fan, as I own one, however, my only thing has been to change the stock rims just to have a new appearance. So, my big question is would anyone know if a new model M3 rims will fit on my 2002 330i? The M3 rims are 8x18 front and 9x18 back. I really like the M3 look and I want to install them. What are your thoughts?

-Metro

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2002 330i, premium, sport, xenon, auto.

[mtbscott]

Allegedly, the fronts from a M3 will fit on your car all around, but the rears are too wide without fender modification.

[doeboy]

Allegedly, the fronts from a M3 will fit on your car all around, but the rears are too wide without fender modification.

I think it's more of an offset issue rather than width issue. I have 18x9s on my car and they fit fine. If they were the M3 wheels though, I'd definitely have issues.

So, yes, get four front wheels from an M3 and it'll be okay.

[bmwisfast]

I think it's more of an offset issue rather than width issue. I have 18x9s on my car and they fit fine. If they were the M3 wheels though, I'd definitely have issues.

So, yes, get four front wheels from an M3 and it'll be okay.

hmmm...what exactly is the offset? also, if your rims are 18x9 and the M3 are the same size, how would they be different? I'm really interested in which 18x9 you have. could you please post a picture? or tell me where I can see these rims you have? I''ll help me a lot in deciding. thanks

[doeboy]

hmmm...what exactly is the offset? also, if your rims are 18x9 and the M3 are the same size, how would they be different? I'm really interested in which 18x9 you have. could you please post a picture? or tell me where I can see these rims you have? I''ll help me a lot in deciding. thanks

The M3 18x9 is ET26 which means it sticks out way too much.
My rear BBS wheels are 18x9 ET45 which works just fine.

Here's an explanation of offset from Tire Rack's site:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/offset.htm

[bmwisfast]

The M3 18x9 is ET26 which means it sticks out way too much.
My rear BBS wheels are 18x9 ET45 which works just fine.

Here's an explanation of offset from Tire Rack's site:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/offset.htm

AAhhhhhh...I see..thank you for that explanation. also, which rims did you get? I was looking on tirerack and there are a couple of choices for BBS.

[doeboy]

AAhhhhhh...I see..thank you for that explanation. also, which rims did you get? I was looking on tirerack and there are a couple of choices for BBS.

BBS REs... :bigpimp:

[Cliff]

BBS REs... :bigpimp:
Alright Doeboy, this is the first I've heard about new wheels for your car. Where the heck are the pics?!? :slap:

[bmwisfast]

Alright Doeboy, this is the first I've heard about new wheels for your car. Where the heck are the pics?!? :slap:

Yeah !!! :D I wanna see the pics too :bigpimp:

[doeboy]

:rofl: :bigpimp:

I is too poh to get a decent camera (or fix my existing one)...

so this is all I have at the moment.... :eeps:

[bmwisfast]

:rofl: :bigpimp:

I is too poh to get a decent camera (or fix my existing one)...

so this is all I have at the moment.... :eeps:

niiiiiice. thankx Doeboy. and those are really 9" wide in the rear? how's the handling compared to the stock rims? any difference?

[doeboy]

niiiiiice. thankx Doeboy. and those are really 9" wide in the rear? how's the handling compared to the stock rims? any difference?

Yep... 9" wide in the rear. I don't know about handling yet... still braking in the tires... turn-in response does seem a bit quicker though...

[Cliff]

:rofl: :bigpimp:

I is too poh to get a decent camera (or fix my existing one)...

so this is all I have at the moment.... :eeps:
:tsk: Those are nice, I think :confused: It's hard to say... I guess I'll see them at the Fest :D

[bmwisfast]

:tsk: Those are nice, I think :confused: It's hard to say... I guess I'll see them at the Fest :D

ok, one last thing, I see these people selling M3 style rims on e-bay for like 700 bucks all 4. They are replicas; so how good do you think they are? cuz I seriously don't think they use the same forging technique or materials.