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Old 08-15-2012, 09:17 AM   #1
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Default Biggest Wheels I Can put in my 318ti

So I have 17" style 159 rims on my 1997 318ti right now but am wondering if I have to get 7.5 18" rims or if 8.5 depth will fit also?? Anyone know the largest I can go?
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Run a search. There is a thread based on what will fit.
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Depends if you are lowered or plan to lower and what you're offset is or will be. One member here is running an 18" 9.5rim/285tire...don't know his et or suspension specs. I'm running a 17" 9/255 et26 with a slight roll on stock suspension and a pinky's worth of wheel gap in the rear.
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Stock suspension? Nice! My vert is a little lower...
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