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[desertman123]

Which is the the best way to make a 17x8 (or 17x7.5) style 32 fit on my car?

I think E46 or E36 has a 17x8 with et47, would this offset work?

Or what's another wheel that looks like style 32 and isn't a pain in the ass to find and not $300/ea (used is ok)?



I just think this looks great - different setup from the usual APEX/VMR.

[swagon]

Yup, they fit no problem.

E46 had a staggered set of 8x18 ET47 and 8.5x18 ET50. Stock E82 18" size is 7.5x18 ET49 and 8.5x18 ET52.

[Fakemike]

Originally Posted by swagon

E46 had a staggered set of 8x18 ET47 and 8.5x18 ET50. Stock E82 18" size is 7.5x18 ET49 and 8.5x18 ET52.

From a little research it looks like the 18" e46 fitment is rare in the US. Which is disappointing, I want a set for my e82.

Here is a pic of them:





And they don't have much of a lip.

[Fakemike]

Originally Posted by desertman123

Or what's another wheel that looks like style 32 and isn't a pain in the ass to find and not $300/ea (used is ok)?

I have e46 M3 wheels that fit on e82, but you need 4 front wheels.

Here is a link to my thread about them:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1286588

I found them locally for a great deal on Craigslist.

[parameter416]

I'm running a square setup of Style 32 8x17s, ET47 offset - I think this size was originally offered on the e36 and e46. I got them from Turner Motorsports a few months ago, but they're no longer available there. Bimmerworld still offers them.

[drunkenup]

Just a heads up they have very bad barrel clearance, even for 17s. E39 style 32s did not fit over my 330i's brakes.

[parameter416]

On my 128i with the standard brakes the clearance is fine, but it might be an issue with a big brake kit or on a 135i. E39 Style 32s wouldn’t fit an e82 - the offset is way too low (ET20).

[GBE82]

@parameter416 did the style 32 for without any modification? I purchased a set last year and sold it thinking it wouldn't fit. ):

[parameter416]

Originally Posted by GBE82

@parameter416 did the style 32 for without any modification? I purchased a set last year and sold it thinking it wouldn't fit. ):

All I can say is they fit no problem on my 128i M-Sport with the standard brakes.

From what I've read the 8x17-inch Style 32s are made in three different offsets: ET20, ET34, and ET47. Mine have an offset of ET47. I'm pretty sure the other 2 offsets wouldn't fit. They all might have clearance issues with big brakes. They might not fit on a 135i because of the larger brakes.

[EVApilot]

Originally Posted by parameter416

I'm running a square setup of Style 32 8x17s, ET47 offset - I think this size was originally offered on the e36 and e46. I got them from Turner Motorsports a few months ago, but they're no longer available there. Bimmerworld still offers them.

Older thread but am curious about the tire size. Is this 225/45/17 all around?

[mkeiser]

Originally Posted by EVApilot

Older thread but am curious about the tire size. Is this 225/45/17 all around?

yup, last pic shows 225/45r17

[EVApilot]

Got it. Thanks mkeiser !