e46 wheels on the e9x M3?

24Chromium · 08-18-2009, 12:02 AM

I'm wondering if I can take the e46 oem 19s and put them on an e9x M3. Anyone know if this is doable? Are spacers required?

Cheers!

spyderco10 · 08-18-2009, 02:22 AM

I think they would fit, but I don't know if they would need spacers.

zenderm3 · 08-18-2009, 04:32 AM

keep us posted if it works....

Lemans_Blue_M · 08-18-2009, 06:38 AM

The OEM 19's on E46 M3 have a high offset as compared to the E9x M3 cars, so they will require spacers to fit properly.

The center bore on both cars is 72.5mm, and of course the PCD is 5x120, so there are no fitment issues in that regard.

For the E46 M3 wheel to achieve the same offset values as the stock E9x cars, you will need to add spacers in the following sizes:

18mm spacers for the front wheels

5mm spacers for the rear wheels

Be advised that your OEM E46 M3 wheels will still appear tucked, even after you add these spacers. (on the much deeper E9x M3 wheel wells)

So to achieve a 'flush' look...would require even thicker spacers.

The offsets of the wheels are just too far apart to begin with...

Even aggressive E46 M3 wheels will be tucked on the E92 M3.

You can bring the E46 M3 OEM 19's wheels over, just realize that these two cars have very different wheel fitments.

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24Chromium StealthBomber 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: e46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Silicon Valley, CA iTrader: (0)	e46 wheels on the e9x M3? I'm wondering if I can take the e46 oem 19s and put them on an e9x M3. Anyone know if this is doable? Are spacers required? Cheers! __________________ -StealthBomber (black e46 M3 coupe) -- currently looking for my next new toy --
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spyderco10 Colonel 63 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	I think they would fit, but I don't know if they would need spacers. __________________ “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16
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zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	keep us posted if it works.... __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
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08-18-2009, 06:38 AM	#4
Lemans_Blue_M Automotive Industry Insider 462 Rep 1,948 Posts Drives: Lemans Blue M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	The OEM 19's on E46 M3 have a high offset as compared to the E9x M3 cars, so they will require spacers to fit properly. The center bore on both cars is 72.5mm, and of course the PCD is 5x120, so there are no fitment issues in that regard. For the E46 M3 wheel to achieve the same offset values as the stock E9x cars, you will need to add spacers in the following sizes: 18mm spacers for the front wheels 5mm spacers for the rear wheels Be advised that your OEM E46 M3 wheels will still appear tucked, even after you add these spacers. (on the much deeper E9x M3 wheel wells) So to achieve a 'flush' look...would require even thicker spacers. The offsets of the wheels are just too far apart to begin with... Even aggressive E46 M3 wheels will be tucked on the E92 M3. You can bring the E46 M3 OEM 19's wheels over, just realize that these two cars have very different wheel fitments. __________________ The best is yet to come...
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