 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  03-11-2010, 01:40 AM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 252 |  Will 18x9 wheels fit on my 1996 318ti ???
Hi, ok i have located some 2005-06 M3 wheels but all 4 of them are the 18x9 rear wheels. I have a 1996 318ti with no mods (standard suspension), however i am planing to lower it slightly (like 1 to 1.5 inches). Will these even fit on the front? will i have to roll the fenders? i'm not sure on the offset either i think it a medium but not sure, any and all information and advice would be greatly appriciated. thanks in advance |  |  | | 03-11-2010, 02:59 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 1,065 |
IIRC the rears will not fit on the TI without major mods, and you need a set of 4 fronts for correct fitment __________________
1995 318TI base. 95 2.5L from 325IS. S50 cams+pistons, e36 M3 front brakes. H&R race springs F+R. Turner Motorsport front sway bars, M3 control arms. M Roadster rear sway bar. Racing Dynamics strut brace. e36 325i 5spd. 3.25lsd from e28 535is. M Roadster short shifter. Conforti chip. | | | | | 03-11-2010, 04:15 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 252 |
that's kind of what i figured, i got a recondition source but all they can find are rears but guess ill just keep searching, thanks for the feedback | | | | | 03-11-2010, 07:40 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 252 |
i'm also looking at some Bremmer Kraft BR01 wheels in silver with polished lip, they are 18x8 with a ET45 offset, is this too much offset? don't think i should have to mod if i stick with an 18x8 with 225/40r18, but i'm not sure with the offset being ET45, what do u guys think? sorry no pic of wheel | | | | | 03-11-2010, 07:57 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Posts: 3,877 |
stock offset is in the 40-50 range, they should fit fine. __________________ ~Dave~
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thanks for the quick reply, that eases my mind, i think im gonna pull the trigger on these BR01 next Wed. maybe. Here's a pic of the wheel | | | | | 03-12-2010, 03:16 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 1,065 |
Those look sweet. Like the Haman HM2's with thinner spokes
FWIW I run 18x8.5 front, 18x9.5 rear both ET44. H&R races so as low as you can go without coilovers. I don't rub with 225 40s in the front and 225 35s in the rear. I wish I went wider in the rear. 255 35s rubbed on my setup, but if you're stock height you'll be fine. __________________
1995 318TI base. 95 2.5L from 325IS. S50 cams+pistons, e36 M3 front brakes. H&R race springs F+R. Turner Motorsport front sway bars, M3 control arms. M Roadster rear sway bar. Racing Dynamics strut brace. e36 325i 5spd. 3.25lsd from e28 535is. M Roadster short shifter. Conforti chip. | | | | | 03-13-2010, 04:28 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 252 |
wow, that's pretty wide, do you think a 45 series would fit without rubbing if i kept just a 1-1.5 drop? i live in Tulsa, OK; if you ever been to or driven here you know the roads are terrible ie: pot holes like land mines and construction all over the place  | | | | | 03-13-2010, 05:01 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 |
__________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone
1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 | | | | | 03-13-2010, 04:52 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 1,065 |
Tony (bluebimma) knows what he's talking about. I've seen more tire/wheel setups on his TIs than anyone else. My fronts are 225 45 18 and don't rub at all, but I couldn't run a 45 series on the rear in anything wider than a 225 or they'd rub. You'd probably be OK, you'd have alot less drop than me. It's all in the offset, though  __________________
1995 318TI base. 95 2.5L from 325IS. S50 cams+pistons, e36 M3 front brakes. H&R race springs F+R. Turner Motorsport front sway bars, M3 control arms. M Roadster rear sway bar. Racing Dynamics strut brace. e36 325i 5spd. 3.25lsd from e28 535is. M Roadster short shifter. Conforti chip. | | | | | 03-13-2010, 07:23 PM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 252 |
if you're running 45 seriers in front with race springs then i should be able to run 45 seriers all the way around with just 1-1.5 drop no problem with ET45 offset wheel, a lot of people on here seem to run a pretty wide tire in the rear ie: 245, 255; my car needs paint bad all the clear coat is coming off and i'm gonna start on the body work in a couple of weeks nothing serieous just little dings and stuff, i'm thinking bout having my body guy go ahead and roll the fenders in case i wanna go lower or wider in the future, might as well do it while im there...right? __________________ 1996 318ti base: m44, 5 spd, lsd - 18x8 bremmer kraft wheels w/sumitumo tires 225/40R18 & bmw locking lug studs, 10mm spacers in rear, halo headlights, cold air intake, koni str.t struts and shocks w/mounts, h&r sport springs, serp belts, control arm & tie rod kits, front sway bar links, JVC kd-x50bt headunit w/ipod hook up in the glove box, alpine sps-500(front and rear), jl audio 10" powerwedge max, jl audio 250.1 amp, motor mounts, fuel filter, passenger side window motor, drivers lower window run, muffler hanger kit, various interior bulbs, left door striker/ajar switch, lower hood latches, changed from gray vinal to black leather shift and parking brake boots, m3 weighted shift knob, ngk-r spark plugs, magnecor spark plug wires(blue),new cabin micro-filters,new headliner & a-pillar mouldings, 5w20 synth-blend oil and filter, BG Ultra Guard syn. rear end fluid & ls additive, BG Syncro Shift II syn. manual trans fluids, stainless steel braided brake lines and dot 4 fluid, extra brake light mod, new p/s reservoir and rubber hoses
need to do - fix door panels, paint job, MORE MONEY!!  | | | | | 03-13-2010, 09:17 PM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 1,065 |
Quote: Originally Posted by ti-billy  if you're running 45 seriers in front with race springs then i should be able to run 45 seriers all the way around with just 1-1.5 drop no problem with ET45 offset wheel, a lot of people on here seem to run a pretty wide tire in the rear ie: 245, 255; my car needs paint bad all the clear coat is coming off and i'm gonna start on the body work in a couple of weeks nothing serieous just little dings and stuff, i'm thinking bout having my body guy go ahead and roll the fenders in case i wanna go lower or wider in the future, might as well do it while im there...right? | Might as well, especially since you don't have to worry about the paint. __________________
1995 318TI base. 95 2.5L from 325IS. S50 cams+pistons, e36 M3 front brakes. H&R race springs F+R. Turner Motorsport front sway bars, M3 control arms. M Roadster rear sway bar. Racing Dynamics strut brace. e36 325i 5spd. 3.25lsd from e28 535is. M Roadster short shifter. Conforti chip. | | | | | 03-15-2010, 06:00 PM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 252 |
ok, i did it, i called www.tirerack.com this morning and i have 4 bremmer kraft br01 18x8 with sumitomo htr a/s p01 225/40r18 (all season performance) tires mounted and balanced, 2 front koni str.t struts and 2 rear koni str.t shocks, and h&r sport springs on the way, they should be here by the end of the week....oh yeah i got some halo headlights on the way as well. I'll post pics when it all gets here :-D __________________ 1996 318ti base: m44, 5 spd, lsd - 18x8 bremmer kraft wheels w/sumitumo tires 225/40R18 & bmw locking lug studs, 10mm spacers in rear, halo headlights, cold air intake, koni str.t struts and shocks w/mounts, h&r sport springs, serp belts, control arm & tie rod kits, front sway bar links, JVC kd-x50bt headunit w/ipod hook up in the glove box, alpine sps-500(front and rear), jl audio 10" powerwedge max, jl audio 250.1 amp, motor mounts, fuel filter, passenger side window motor, drivers lower window run, muffler hanger kit, various interior bulbs, left door striker/ajar switch, lower hood latches, changed from gray vinal to black leather shift and parking brake boots, m3 weighted shift knob, ngk-r spark plugs, magnecor spark plug wires(blue),new cabin micro-filters,new headliner & a-pillar mouldings, 5w20 synth-blend oil and filter, BG Ultra Guard syn. rear end fluid & ls additive, BG Syncro Shift II syn. manual trans fluids, stainless steel braided brake lines and dot 4 fluid, extra brake light mod, new p/s reservoir and rubber hoses
need to do - fix door panels, paint job, MORE MONEY!! | | | | | 03-18-2010, 08:40 PM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 252 |
Look what I got in the mail today!!! __________________ 1996 318ti base: m44, 5 spd, lsd - 18x8 bremmer kraft wheels w/sumitumo tires 225/40R18 & bmw locking lug studs, 10mm spacers in rear, halo headlights, cold air intake, koni str.t struts and shocks w/mounts, h&r sport springs, serp belts, control arm & tie rod kits, front sway bar links, JVC kd-x50bt headunit w/ipod hook up in the glove box, alpine sps-500(front and rear), jl audio 10" powerwedge max, jl audio 250.1 amp, motor mounts, fuel filter, passenger side window motor, drivers lower window run, muffler hanger kit, various interior bulbs, left door striker/ajar switch, lower hood latches, changed from gray vinal to black leather shift and parking brake boots, m3 weighted shift knob, ngk-r spark plugs, magnecor spark plug wires(blue),new cabin micro-filters,new headliner & a-pillar mouldings, 5w20 synth-blend oil and filter, BG Ultra Guard syn. rear end fluid & ls additive, BG Syncro Shift II syn. manual trans fluids, stainless steel braided brake lines and dot 4 fluid, extra brake light mod, new p/s reservoir and rubber hoses
need to do - fix door panels, paint job, MORE MONEY!! | | | | | 03-19-2010, 02:58 AM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
pretty nice looking rims, I like them more than the split spoke ones you have in your pic | | | | | |
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