18" WHEELS OFFSET

[evade]

Hey guys,

I need some help before buying some wheels to check they will fit.

I have the original 5 spoke 17" wheels on my 318ti sport E36. I assume they are a 41 offset? I am running H&R coilovers set fairly low.

I am looking to buy CSL copies which are 18x8.5 40 offset for front, and 18x9.5 45 offset for rear. Will these still clear the guards inside & out?

Thanks in advance.
Chris

[Bluebimma]

Depending on what tire size you want to run, itll be fine. If you want a 255/35 on the rear, you MAY need a roll, but that depends on how low you are. I never needed it and i went up to a 285/30

[evade]

Thanks for the reply.
I was planning to run 225/40/18 on front and 245/35/18 on rear. Do you think this would be ok?

[Bluebimma]

Youll be fine

[evade]

Thanks for your help Bluebimma

[chinaski]

ive got another question about 18s. i have a chance to get a free set of style 269s.

18.7.5 f, tires on the rims 215/40-18
18x8.5 r, tires on the rims 245/35-18

Im dropped on RD sport springs, drop is about the same as the HR sport springs.

would i have to roll the fenders or do any other modification to the car or suspension to get the rims to fit?

[dguzzardo22]

If they free I'll buy them from you lol . I need a spare set wheels .

[tiFreak]

Originally Posted by chinaski

ive got another question about 18s. i have a chance to get a free set of style 269s.

18.7.5 f, tires on the rims 215/40-18
18x8.5 r, tires on the rims 245/35-18

Im dropped on RD sport springs, drop is about the same as the HR sport springs.

would i have to roll the fenders or do any other modification to the car or suspension to get the rims to fit?

going by the sizes those are 1-series rims, I believe they should fit, the offsets seems pretty close to the E36. If they're free and have tires already on them I'd just take them and try for yourself, then just sell them if they don't fit

[chinaski]

thanks for the info.
They are the optional performance rims for the 1 series. my brother bought some new rims and is giving these to me. they have new tires and dont have a scratch. im just worried a bit about my acceleration

[tiFreak]

it may make it a little bit slower but it won't be all that bad, I have one ti with 18"s and another with 16"s and the difference isn't that bad. granted the one with 18"s has a performance chip, intake and exhaust so that probably helps

[Bluebimma]

Hell, if you dont want the rims, send them my way

[Vazquezp]

Bluebimma>>> what size rims and style are the rims you have in your sig. Im looking at getting these..>>> http://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/2640125634.html
Im riding stock suspension

[Bluebimma]

Check the offset of those, they are either 40 or 20. Theyre likely 40 because its for winter with 245s on all four cars of an m3. Also theyre likely 8" wide but could be 9"

Install them with 225/40 or 245/35

Mine are 18x9 et 30 all around with 245/35 and 285/30

[Vazquezp]

Originally Posted by Bluebimma

Check the offset of those, they are either 40 or 20. Theyre likely 40 because its for winter with 245s on all four cars of an m3. Also theyre likely 8" wide but could be 9"

Install them with 225/40 or 245/35

Mine are 18x9 et 30 all around with 245/35 and 285/30

so your saying they will fit??? what suspension should i run with these? dont mean to thread jack. Just trying to figure weather i should make the hour + trip to pick these up/