BMW E90 wheels on E85

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Mitch89

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Hey guys,

Looking at getting some new wheels, and a lot list compatibility with the 3 series. Take these for example:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/19-APEC-CSL-M3-MESH-NEW-WHEELS-AND-TYRES-BMW-3-STAGGERED-MATT-BLACK-/360457292871?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53ecedcc47#ht_2578wt_1163

Will these fit my car?

Currently running the standard 17" "Turbine" style wheels with Bridgestone runflats (which research here tells me are awful, and the source of much suffering...). Looking at getting either 18" or 19" wheels with standard tyres (and not some Chinese/Korean junk).
 
They'll look nice! Can't help you on the fitting. I don't know if the 3 series and Z's share a common wheel bolt setup. No doubt someone will be along to say yay or nay shortly...
 
Could be wrong but think you may need to add spacers becuase of the Offset differences. Somebody here with far superior wheel knowledge to me may be able to help further but I'd start by comparing M3/Z4 offset measurements.
 
Yeah that's what I'm trying to figure out, I'm not sure whether it matches with the standard 3 or the M3. Pretty sure it's one of them.
 
http://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/bmw-z3-z4-z8/90104-will-m3-csl-alloys-fit-non-m-z4-coupe.html
 
The stud pattern will be fine, if going by the amount of people on this forum who have various M wheels to non M cars, the one value that is missing and is probably more important is the offset or ET number this tells how much the wheel will stick in or out caompared to stock.

Been linked to many times, but here it is again.
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
 
It's a shame that non ///M zeds have such a high offset at the rear...


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I would ask the seller what the offset is on these wheels, as Richard said it is significant when it comes to fitment. If they are the wheel experts they say they are, they should be able to give you this without a problem.
I would be more concerned about the make and size of the tyres they come with. Most wheel packages come with budget tyres which is something you said you want to avoid. If you are changing to 19'' wheels the width and profile of the tyres is also significant so your other question to the seller is what are the make and tyre sizes front and rear as sizes should be different on a staggered set up.
Thirdly I would ask what price it is for the wheels only and then fit your own tyres.
If you get all the details come back and you will get the definative answer.
 
Just came across links to BMWs eBay page, and there are plenty of wheels listed as compatible with both E85 and E46

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-BMW-Genuine-Alloy-Wheel-18-Style-125-Front-E46-E85-3-Series-Z4-36116760678-/180828005224?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a1a306368#ht_1720wt_1396
 
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