will 7 spoke 17" bmw rims fit?

[cmoore]

i searched for the exact rims on the sticky above, but got deep into the 19"ers without finding the ones i am asking about. these are pretty standard rims on an e46. they are 17", 7 spoke. look to be the same as the ones shown on this car: (though its hard to see)
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3128245327.html

Assuming all stock suspension;
i have little doubt that the rims themselves should fit. But the stock tire size (on a pair i am looking to buy) is 225/45/17 which is 10mm larger than the stock size (205/60/15) translated to 17" upgrade which would be 215/45/17. So given that the tire width is already wider and the height is +-1/2" taller (1/4"each side). Does anyone know if i can use the larger stock e46 tire size or would i have to switch out the tires? Or would i have to roll the fenders on either application?

[trikzta]

225/45/17 would be fine since the offset is pretty high on tht wheel

[touring intl]

Those wheels should fit fine on a 318Ti, that's the set I had when I first got our 318Ti a month ago.

[BimmerBum]

I think those are the wheels you are talking about. The picture is not the best but those are the stock wheels from my E46 Sport Package. They are 17x8 and have 225/45/17s on them. They can easily handle 235/40/17s.