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[nyfinest]

Can any BMW "Sherlock" identify the year and model this OEM Rim is off of??????

[shimshimhada]

I don't see any picture of any wheel?

[shimshimhada]

Now it appears.

[shimshimhada]

That's a pretty common design, but I think I saw those wheels on a 540i.

[Tierfreund]

That´s the BMW OEM wheel style 42

Available on the E46 and the Z3. It´s a 16x7 inch wheel with an offset of 46mm. Usually run with 225/50R16 tires.
Also available in 16x6.5 inches with a 42mm offset for 195/65R16 tires.

The offset is wrong for the E90, in case you´re wondering.

In case you want to check out more OEM wheels,

here´s the most comprehensive list on the net:

http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/

[Tierfreund]

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

That's a pretty common design, but I think I saw those wheels on a 540i.

No, they don´t fit the 540. But it´s a common design theme, so you might have seen similar looking wheels on a 5. But not that wheel exactly

[shimshimhada]

Originally Posted by Tierfreund

No, they don´t fit the 540. But it´s a common design theme, so you might have seen similar looking wheels on a 5. But not that wheel exactly

I just checked that awesome site, and the 42 came up for the E39s.

[Tierfreund]

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

I just checked that awesome site, and the 42 came up for the E39s.

That´s a different wheel. Can´t you spot? The OP´s pictures is not a (faked) three piece wheel (no bolts).

The picture you have there is of the BMW OEM style 42 Mk II. It´s also a different size (available in 17 and 18 inch)

[shimshimhada]

Originally Posted by Tierfreund

That´s a different wheel. Can´t you spot? The OP´s pictures is not a (faked) three piece wheel (no bolts).

The picture you have there is of the BMW OEM style 42 Mk II. It´s also a different size (available in 17 and 18 inch)

Oh, you're right, these are the right ones:

[Tierfreund]

Bingo !

[nyfinest]

Thanks "Gentleman". Can always count on Tierfreund for the correct tech information...

[nyfinest]

Any chance it(42 wheel) would work on the E90 with that offset???? Will it clear the calipers/brakes???

[Tierfreund]

Originally Posted by nyfinest

Any chance it(42 wheel) would work on the E90 with that offset???? Will it clear the calipers/brakes???

You might be able to run it with 10mm spacers.
But since its a 16inch wheel, it´ll look a bit small (just as the stock 325 non-sp wheel). I wouldn´t go through the trouble. If you´re going through the hassle of getting different wheels anyway, try to go at least for 17inches. The E90 looks silly with wheels smaller than 17inches.

[nyfinest]

Just wanted to use it as a spare. I replaced my RF's with all seasons. I was just going to throw this in the trunk. It came with a Michelin MXV Plus Tire virtually new.

[Tierfreund]

I see. Good idea. Well, I guess, you´ll just have to mount it for a test.

[nyfinest]

Tierfrueund.Would you have the specs on the type 44 rim..Would this work?? Thanks for your time and expertise....

[Tierfreund]

Originally Posted by nyfinest

Tierfrueund.Would you have the specs on the type 44 rim..Would this work?? Thanks for your time and expertise....

The type 44 rim is a 8x17inch E46/E36 rim with an offset of 47mm. (usually run with 225/45R17 tires). The same problem as with the type 42: The offset is about 10mm more than on a stock E90 wheel. Running those wheels on an E90 would reduce the track by 10mm per side unless your run spacers.

Btw, for allmost all BMW OEM wheels you´ll find pictures and specs on this site:

http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/

[nyfinest]

Went with the Type 44 wheel. Will use this as my spare. Hopefully if needed to be placed into emergency service it will suffice. It was in great condition with a Bridgestone Potenza 80% tread for $50. Not baddddddd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!