Tested: e90 wheels DO fit on e46s (in this application)

noflash · 04-01-2006, 11:23 PM

Great news, everyone! <professor from futurama>

With winter over, my RGRs went back on the e90 and I tried out the 161s on our e46 2000 323it. I really needed them to fit, since I have Blizzacks mounted on the e46's oem 16" rims.

Anyway, they fit! No rubbing and certainly no spacers needed. I was a little worried about the ride quality. This car has only had 16" allseasons or snow tires on it. Now with 17" summer runflats there is a bit of tramlining and and, of course, over harsh bumps the ride is harsher. On 90% of the roads the ride is fine.

HRC · 04-02-2006, 12:31 AM

Nice! They look great! :rocks:

Danny

noflash · 04-02-2006, 12:34 AM

Thanks Danny. When will we see your wheels? (I am hijacking my own thread!)

HRC · 04-02-2006, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by noflash

Thanks Danny. When will we see your wheels? (I am hijacking my own thread!)

Hehehe, I'm hoping (and whatever else I can do!) that they will finally arrive sometime this month! I know when I finally do get them, it will feel kinda sureal, like the twilight zone...My 1st set of Volks didn't feel like it took this long! Thanks for the support Ian!

Danny

noflash · 04-02-2006, 12:42 AM

The waiting is the hardest part...

voltron1011 · 04-03-2006, 10:31 AM

Nice Boston Terrier... The rims look sharp on that e46.

voltron1011 · 04-03-2006, 10:33 AM

Can you provide a pic that shows the wheel protrussion? I am just curious how they sit since there is about a 10mm difference between E46 and E90 rims.

noflash · 04-03-2006, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

Can you provide a pic that shows the wheel protrussion? I am just curious how they sit since there is about a 10mm difference between E46 and E90 rims.

I have one at home. I will post it tonight.

BTW, it's a pug!

voltron1011 · 04-03-2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by noflash

BTW, it's a pug!

So it is.... My mistake.

KL2DC · 04-03-2006, 11:09 AM

Does this mean that e46 wheels should fit an e90?

noflash · 04-03-2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Does this mean that e46 wheels should fit an e90?

Most, yes.

Of course, 15" wheels that fit on an e46 323i wont fit on a e90 330i, but most 17" and up will fit the 330i and most 16" and up will fit the 325i.

The rears may look a little tucked.

ska///235i · 04-03-2006, 08:58 PM

noflash
not sure if you can answer this question...anyways, my friend has a set of aftermrkt 18s from his E46. Will these fit my E90? I'm guessing it should fit but need some expert advice.

noflash · 04-03-2006, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ska

noflash
not sure if you can answer this question...anyways, my friend has a set of aftermrkt 18s from his E46. Will these fit my E90? I'm guessing it should fit but need some expert advice.

So far, all applications for the e46 (that I know of) will fit the e90.

16"+ for the 325i
17"+ for the 330i

The rears may appear tucked.

Find the size of the wheels/tires and use the application at the top of the screen.

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noflash Captain Caveman 148 Rep 1,715 Posts Drives: '06 325eyeyiyi Join Date: May 2005 Location: midwest iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Tested: e90 wheels DO fit on e46s (in this application) Great news, everyone! <professor from futurama> With winter over, my RGRs went back on the e90 and I tried out the 161s on our e46 2000 323it. I really needed them to fit, since I have Blizzacks mounted on the e46's oem 16" rims. Anyway, they fit! No rubbing and certainly no spacers needed. I was a little worried about the ride quality. This car has only had 16" allseasons or snow tires on it. Now with 17" summer runflats there is a bit of tramlining and and, of course, over harsh bumps the ride is harsher. On 90% of the roads the ride is fine. __________________ E90 325i Monaco Blue, Black Leatherette, Sport, Cold Weather, Xenon, Sat Prep, 18" BBS RGR Mods: Polorized Film for Business CD, added lumbar, rock chip on hood
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