How to calculate the width of the way ?

Patman · 11-01-2006, 07:05 AM

Hi !

i have a small problem.
Here in Europe we have special laws, espacially Switzerland.
by us, for the wheels offset does not allow more than 1% of the width of the way ... Also 2% for both

as show here :
http://www.bmwusa.com/NR/rdonlyres/7...s_sedanjpg.jpg
this width is 59.6 inches REAR

how to calculate to which offset i can reach to stay street legal ?
stock is about offset 37 or 34 right ?

aftermarket wheels are often offset 40-30.

But is a 22 or 20 offset OK with a 19 inches wheel ?

i have some ideas of wheels (like CSL reps or BBS CH), but those 2 wheels are only real cool with a rear 19x10, also like Diesel007 has ...

THANKS

Ghunger · 11-01-2006, 10:51 AM

So, are they saying you have to stay within 1% of the stock distance between wheel centerlines? If so, you just have to make sure the offset you get stays within 15.13mm, either way, of your stock wheel offset. This is just my guess at an answer to what you're asking so keep that in mind.

voltron1011 · 11-01-2006, 12:56 PM

Switzerland pretty much takes the fun out anything car related.

Patman · 11-09-2006, 12:50 AM

thank you gunner, that was what i calculated ...

i will ask a mechanician too, to be sure ...

///Matt · 11-09-2006, 02:00 AM

Mechanician? I like that. =)

mikem · 11-10-2006, 02:40 AM

Is that like a mechanic that does magic tricks ?

uhaulball · 11-10-2006, 03:13 AM

um, i dont think you have anything to worry about honestly.

i think they were just against those stupid raised Trucks or SUV's that are monster-truck wannabe's; those trucks or suv's that get wheels that have crazy offsets and stick half-way out of the fenders. almost like a car that went widebody with just the tires/wheels and without the fender mod. That just looks retarded.

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Ghunger Major 52 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	So, are they saying you have to stay within 1% of the stock distance between wheel centerlines? If so, you just have to make sure the offset you get stays within 15.13mm, either way, of your stock wheel offset. This is just my guess at an answer to what you're asking so keep that in mind. __________________ 330i Monaco Blue, Terra /w aluminum trim, SP, PP, CA, PDC, Nav, Folding Seats, Sat Prep European Delivery Blog Picture Gallery
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uhaulball Brigadier General 195 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	um, i dont think you have anything to worry about honestly. i think they were just against those stupid raised Trucks or SUV's that are monster-truck wannabe's; those trucks or suv's that get wheels that have crazy offsets and stick half-way out of the fenders. almost like a car that went widebody with just the tires/wheels and without the fender mod. That just looks retarded. __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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