excuse my noobness..

I have the same exact e46 and I really like that look, Can someone tell me what style these rims are? Are they direct bolt on or do I need spacers? does any modification have to be done?

Thanks.

Those are the ugliest wheels I have ever seen. I hope you're trying to find them so you can destroy them and prevent others from having to see their awfulness.

Those are E53 X5 wheels. Most likely 4 fronts.

Originally Posted by halltristan

Those are the ugliest wheels I have ever seen. I hope you're trying to find them so you can destroy them and prevent others from having to see their awfulness.

really? I like them.

Originally Posted by 1naztyx5

Those are E53 X5 wheels. Most likely 4 fronts.

Thanks. I'll look into them now that I have the style.

Originally Posted by Pinkfloyd323

really? I like them.

Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder... but seriously, they are hideous.

That`s the fugliest shiznit I`ve seen in a long time....

(and the fit TOTALLY sucks as well ! )

I've seen a lot worse...aka any chrome wheels

one small pot hole with those things and your out about.........like $600.00 minimum??

Originally Posted by charlesberry

one small pot hole with those things and your out about.........like $600.00 minimum??

I see what your talking about, If he goes up a driveway in a bad angle he will pinch the side wall easy.

hmm, the general consensus here is they are ugly lol.. I'll keep looking

Originally Posted by Pinkfloyd323

I see what your talking about, If he goes up a driveway in a bad angle he will pinch the side wall easy.

hmm, the general consensus here is they are ugly lol.. I'll keep looking

Thank you.

btw - welcome to the 'fest.

OP,

Use this link as a style reference resource. As 1naztyx5 stated, those are E53 X5 wheels - look to be style #131. 8.5 x 18 et48 all around - those should fit e46 just fine.

www.bmwstylewheels.com

I know you want to upgrade your car, but the sport wheels currently on it look very nice.

Originally Posted by vandyboy

I know you want to upgrade your car, but the sport wheels currently on it look very nice.

Awesome! Thanks for the link!

Originally Posted by vandyboy

I know you want to upgrade your car, but the sport wheels currently on it look very nice.

The current wheels are a bit plain, but they're a hell of a lot better looking than those other horrible wheels.

Originally Posted by vandyboy

I know you want to upgrade your car, but the sport wheels currently on it look very nice.

Thanks but the previous owner used the wheels as curb feelers. it's hard to see in the pic but they are pretty scratched up, eventually I'd like to replace them.

Originally Posted by Pinkfloyd323

Thanks but the previous owner used the wheels as curb feelers. it's hard to see in the pic but they are pretty scratched up, eventually I'd like to replace them.

Try your local BMW dealer to see who they use to refurb wheels. Around here they will refurb for $60 each as long as they do all 4, and they look brand new after the work.