Will E46 M3 Rims fit the E90?

XS4 · 11-14-2007, 08:06 PM

Anyone done this? Is it doable or are spacers a must?
From what I can find out the E36,E46, E40 and E85 all use a larger offset (ET43 in front) than the E90 (ET34 - ET37).

darkcloud · 11-14-2007, 08:18 PM

They will fit, I have them and so do a couple other members. Depending on your suspension depends on the modifications necessary to run such an aggressive offset.

Suspension and modifications are as follows.....

Stock suspension, Non-ZSP - No modification necessary. This is my setup. I do not rub or scrape.

ZSP suspension - Fenders must be rolled

Coilovers - Fenders will need to be rolled more aggressively then ZSP setup, the fender may even need to be cut.

Do a search. You'll prolly be able to find more in-depth info then what I've provided.

XS4 · 11-14-2007, 08:33 PM

Heh, you've provided more useful info in 3 sentences than I've found in pages of search hits.Unfortunately I have ZSP so now I'm worried. I understand the 335i sedan (which is what I have) has somewhat more generous fender clearances?

Ph0zenstone · 11-14-2007, 08:36 PM

will they fit e92 with stock suspension then?

Ron@Modbargains · 11-15-2007, 11:54 AM

No and no on the e92 as well. They are to aggressive, yes they'll fit on, but they'll rub most likely. You could probably get away with machining them down about 3-4mm max, and rolling your rear fender. Then you'd probably be ok.

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XS4 slave to the dark side 30 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (3)	Will E46 M3 Rims fit the E90? Anyone done this? Is it doable or are spacers a must? From what I can find out the E36,E46, E40 and E85 all use a larger offset (ET43 in front) than the E90 (ET34 - ET37).
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darkcloud Colonel 335 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	They will fit, I have them and so do a couple other members. Depending on your suspension depends on the modifications necessary to run such an aggressive offset. Suspension and modifications are as follows..... Stock suspension, Non-ZSP - No modification necessary. This is my setup. I do not rub or scrape. ZSP suspension - Fenders must be rolled Coilovers - Fenders will need to be rolled more aggressively then ZSP setup, the fender may even need to be cut. Do a search. You'll prolly be able to find more in-depth info then what I've provided. __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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XS4 slave to the dark side 30 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (3)	Heh, you've provided more useful info in 3 sentences than I've found in pages of search hits.Unfortunately I have ZSP so now I'm worried. I understand the 335i sedan (which is what I have) has somewhat more generous fender clearances?
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Ph0zenstone Major General 325 Rep 5,370 Posts Drives: 2018 530e X-Drive Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (74)	will they fit e92 with stock suspension then?
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Ron@Modbargains 58 Rep 2,201 Posts Drives: 996TT/ae86 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (3)	No and no on the e92 as well. They are to aggressive, yes they'll fit on, but they'll rub most likely. You could probably get away with machining them down about 3-4mm max, and rolling your rear fender. Then you'd probably be ok.
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