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[Yeineken]

Got a little curious this morning while eating breakfast and started browsing Tisher. Came across the E46 M3 Competition. Did some searching on google and on the forum and couldn't find any information on anyone trying to fit these before.

I realize there are replicas of these wheels on the aftermarket but I would prefer OEM and Im also just curious.

M-Sport:
Front alloy wheels: 18x7.5" ET49 | 215/40R/18
Wheel part number: BMW 36116779800

Rear alloy wheels: 18x8.5" ET52 | 245/35R/18
Wheel part number: BMW 36116779803

E46 M3 Comp:
Front alloy wheels: 19x8" ET47 | 235-245/35/19
Wheel part number: BMW 36112282895


Rear alloy wheels: 19x9.5" ET27 | 275-285/30/19
Wheel part number: BMW 36112282999

For Comparison: Apex ARC-8:
Front: 18x8.5" ET45 | 225-235/40/18
Rear: 18x9.5" ET62 | 265-275/35/18

I realize fitting that 19x9.5" ET27 in the rear may be tricky and overall not work. but could you run a square setup using the front 19x8" ET47?

*note I'm not a tire/rim expert.

[ShocknAwe]

Front alloy wheels: 19x8" ET47 | 235-245/35/19
Wheel part number: BMW 36112282895

You could run the front in the rear no problem. Might want a small spacer to push it outboard


Another option:
http://www.velocitymotoring.com/wheels/v703/

[Yeineken]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

You could run the front in the rear no problem. Might want a small spacer to push it outboard


Another option:
http://www.velocitymotoring.com/wheels/v703/

Thanks. How is it we can run that Apex ARC-8 in the rear at 275 but not the E46 at 275?

Ive been back in forth between the VMR's and Apex then I cam across these. Might have more value/resale than aftermarket. My only reason for wanting a OEM wheel.

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by Yeineken

Thanks. How is it we can run that Apex ARC-8 in the rear at 275 but not the E46 at 275?

Ive been back in forth between the VMR's and Apex then I cam across these. Might have more value/resale than aftermarket. My only reason for wanting a OEM wheel.

I never look at resale as a reason to purchase. I want what will work better for my car. Personally, that means a wheel that is wider than 8" in the rear so I can run a wider tire out back.

Amount of tire entirely depends on the fender and strut side clearance. Apex Arc-8 gives us the most fender side clearance possible short of cutting the fender. Also, folks are able to put the 275 and in some cases 285 out back on the Arc-8 with the 18" wheel. 19" will restrict your options as the tire sidewall starts getting pretty small.

[Eyeman]

E46 nonM wheels are often somewhat able to fit our cars. That's where my wheels came from, my wheels are listed in my signature.

[inFamousKicks]

I've always thought about this. While it will work, I wouldn't be able to get over the fact that all four wheels will look exactly the same. The difference in concavity between the front and rear are what really make those wheels stand out. Probably my favorite OEM-style wheel OAT. I'm sure they'd look great either way.

[Yeineken]

Originally Posted by inFamousKicks

I've always thought about this. While it will work, I wouldn't be able to get over the fact that all four wheels will look exactly the same. The difference in concavity between the front and rear are what really make those wheels stand out. Probably my favorite OEM-style wheel OAT. I'm sure they'd look great either way.

Thanks. I just noticed your car over on the 1addicts Instagram page what wheels are you running on your car? Are they replicas?

[inFamousKicks]

Originally Posted by Yeineken

Thanks. I just noticed your car over on the 1addicts Instagram page what wheels are you running on your car? Are they replicas?

Yeah, some cheap Style 359 reps. Got them years ago for my old e46 but they've held up quite well. They're not the greatest 1-series fitment either, so I'll probably get rid of them after this summer, but they work pretty well.