1 Series with e46 M3 Wheels

Fakemike · 07-22-2016, 01:59 PM

I just installed some e46 M3 wheels on my 135i. They are four front wheels, so all four of the wheels are 18x8 offset 47 (front and rear) . The M3 rear wheels are too low of an offset to fit without some work. I'm running Michelin PSS, 225/40 front and 245/35 in the rear. No rubbing on stock sport suspension.

I'm pretty happy with them. What do you guys think?

Ric in RVA · 07-22-2016, 03:05 PM

I like it. Has a nice almost retro (Way back the E46 M3) feel to it.....

Why not square?

What did you have to do to run the rears?

John_01 · 07-23-2016, 12:11 AM

I like it. It looks classic BMW to me. They look like mint wheels too.

Gangplank · 07-23-2016, 01:08 AM

Looks good. That's exactly the setup I've been considering. I even posted about it a while back. A guy I work with has an e46 m3 Coupé and I'm surprised how similar our cars are in some ways.

Do you think you could fit 255/35 18 in the rear?

Dackelone · 07-23-2016, 04:09 AM

Those wheels look great on the 1er!!

chris82 · 07-23-2016, 10:20 AM

They look perfect on the 1, nice

kprocivic · 07-23-2016, 10:28 AM

that looks really good. thanks for posting.

Fakemike · 07-24-2016, 09:06 AM

Thanks guys! I appreciate the comments.

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Originally Posted by Ric in RVA

Why not square?

What did you have to do to run the rears?

I moved the tires I had from the stock 264 wheels.

The rears fit with no problem, they are a half inch smaller then the stock wheels with a similar offset.

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Do you think you could fit 255/35 18 in the rear?

Gangplank There is definitely room under the fender to fit a 255/35 on the rear. But a 245 wide tire is the maximum recommendation for an 8 inch wide rim.

Dat Aus · 07-24-2016, 09:13 AM

I've always hated those wheels. They're just not a nice design, in my opinion. They certainly look better on the E82 than they do on the E46 though.

Is your car Carbon Black?

Fakemike · 07-25-2016, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dat Aus

Is your car Carbon Black?

The paint is Monaco Blue Metalic

honestzergtea · 07-26-2016, 01:44 AM

This is perfect, i've been wanting to do this to my 1er since the day i got it.

AGM2 · 09-08-2016, 08:14 AM

This wheels

kprocivic · 09-08-2016, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AG135i

This wheels

Those 22s are huge.

nyklus · 08-22-2018, 01:28 PM

on my 128i 2010 and the rears stick out the wheel well and rub when hit a big bump, i got exactly same rims and tire size.

crowtrobot · 08-22-2018, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nyklus

on my 128i 2010 and the rears stick out the wheel well and rub when hit a big bump, i got exactly same rims and tire size.

Note he said he used four front wheels. The style 67 rears have an ET26 offset, which is way out for a 1er.

skuruvil · 03-31-2019, 09:16 PM

Hey looking at putting these wheels on my 128i the tire sizes are 225/45 ZR18 and the other 2 are 255/40 ZR18 will these fit on my car no problem or will spacers or something like that have to be used?

Tuxedo · 03-31-2019, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by skuruvil

Hey looking at putting these wheels on my 128i the tire sizes are 225/45 ZR18 and the other 2 are 255/40 ZR18 will these fit on my car no problem or will spacers or something like that have to be used?

if you're using the same 18x8 offset 47 then use front 225/40r18 and rear 245/35 or 255/35r18. worry for the rebound from bumps if the suspension is aged.

skuruvil · 03-31-2019, 09:56 PM

they are the staggered set up so 18x8 in the front and 18x9 in the rear i believe.

So I shouldn't get this set? kinda want it steerable as i drive it to work as my daily

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Originally Posted by Tuxedo

if you're using the same 18x8 offset 47 then use front 225/40r18 and rear 245/35 or 255/35r18. worry for the rebound from bumps if the suspension is aged.

Tuxedo · 03-31-2019, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by skuruvil

they are the staggered set up so 18x8 in the front and 18x9 in the rear i believe.

So I shouldn't get this set? kinda want it steerable as i drive it to work as my daily

You'd need to make sure the rear 18x9 is 47 offset the rear offset on the orig M3 setup was et28. this will rub the wheel well.

I'm not positive on spacer needs if it was my car I'd be more comfortable no spacer 18x8.5 et45 on the rear unless flared quarters.

apex98 · 08-09-2020, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Fakemike

I just installed some e46 M3 wheels on my 135i. They are four front wheels, so all four of the wheels are 18x8 offset 47 (front and rear) . The M3 rear wheels are too low of an offset to fit without some work. I'm running Michelin PSS, 225/40 front and 245/35 in the rear. No rubbing on stock sport suspension.

I'm pretty happy with them. What do you guys think?

Baby M3.... So very pretty.

FredrikM · 09-29-2020, 09:12 AM

Anyone else who has fitted M3 wheels on his/hers one series, i am so curious how it would look with the 19" version of style 67

Olgeezer1 · 09-29-2020, 04:00 PM

Look great and that offset is perfect for 1 Series. Only issue I have w/BMW wheels is weight.

07-22-2016, 01:59 PM	#1
Fakemike First Lieutenant 369 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 135i N54 MT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	1 Series with e46 M3 Wheels I just installed some e46 M3 wheels on my 135i. They are four front wheels, so all four of the wheels are 18x8 offset 47 (front and rear) . The M3 rear wheels are too low of an offset to fit without some work. I'm running Michelin PSS, 225/40 front and 245/35 in the rear. No rubbing on stock sport suspension. I'm pretty happy with them. What do you guys think? Last edited by Fakemike; 04-01-2019 at 06:36 AM.. Reason: To clarify that I was running 4 front wheels
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Ric in RVA Bergspyder 1464 Rep 1,211 Posts Drives: '11 BMW 128i Sport 6mt Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Richmond VA iTrader: (1)	I like it. Has a nice almost retro (Way back the E46 M3) feel to it..... Why not square? What did you have to do to run the rears? __________________ Ric in RVA 2011 128i 6 MT Sport, 2009 Cayman 987.2, 2011 528i N52, 2018 F150 Platinum
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Dat Aus First Lieutenant 117 Rep 376 Posts Drives: '08 135i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	I've always hated those wheels. They're just not a nice design, in my opinion. They certainly look better on the E82 than they do on the E46 though. Is your car Carbon Black?
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nyklus New Member 5 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2010 bmw 128i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: miami iTrader: (0)	on my 128i 2010 and the rears stick out the wheel well and rub when hit a big bump, i got exactly same rims and tire size.
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skuruvil Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: '72 2002, '12 128i, '16 X5 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: New York, New York iTrader: (0)	Hey looking at putting these wheels on my 128i the tire sizes are 225/45 ZR18 and the other 2 are 255/40 ZR18 will these fit on my car no problem or will spacers or something like that have to be used?
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FredrikM Private 45 Rep 60 Posts Drives: Jet Black 125iC (272 HP) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Anyone else who has fitted M3 wheels on his/hers one series, i am so curious how it would look with the 19" version of style 67 __________________ Mods: Black kidneys & side markers, blackline rear lights, 2008 side mirrors, 19" VMR 701, remapped, 135i instrument cluster, X3 Steering wheel trim, Z4M gear knob
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Olgeezer1 Lieutenant 177 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 2010 128i 6MT Sport Pkg. 18" Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E82 128i N52 [0.00]	Look great and that offset is perfect for 1 Series. Only issue I have w/BMW wheels is weight.
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