17x9 et20 possible on e36 m3?

[Daytona M]

I have posted this on bimmerforums, but I figured you guys here would have a much better idea on the subject. I have had a few people tell me that they wont fit without a widebody which seems silly since the wheels are only 9". And I have also seen a few cars with 17x9 et20 on them. Anyone have any more info?

The wheels are actually 17x8 17x9 et45 but they are in 5x114.3 so once I add the proper adapters the final offset will be et20. I know I will need to roll my fenders and run stretched tires, anything else I would need, camber... or something. I am only on an H/R bilstein set up so im not slammed or anything.

These have been my favorite wheels for a long time and I finally found a set for sale, I just have to know they will fit before I can spend the money.

Thanks,
Grant

[GiRARDsays]

yes. I'm running 17x9.5 +17ET with a 235/40/17 on the rear of mine.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/black18t/DSC_0597.jpg

[Dr.AK]

It'S a pretty easy setup. Roll your fenders and run 215s on the 9s and you'll be fine.

[Daytona M]

It looks like you have done a lot of fender work though right? I am ok with rolling them but I'm not sure I want to pull them and beat them up too bad, the car is almost completely stock and I would like to keep it that way for the most part.

I am guessing that is the only way though?

[Dr.AK]

He is running 9.5s, not 9s. And his offset is even a few mms lower, so they poke a bit more than 9s with Et20 will.

Get 215/40s, roll the rear fenders and you'll be fine.

I speak from experience, on my dad's compact we fitted 9x18 ET22 with 215/35, which makes the wheel the exact same size a s a 9x17 with a 215/40, and only a slight roll was needed. I'm going to run the same size too, next spring.

Nothing complicated about this.

[GiRARDsays]

I just used an Eastwood Fender Roller to roll/flare my fenders.

[Daytona M]

Cool, thanks a lot guys. Hopefully I will be able to post up some pics here soon.

[SeanDub]

Should fit with little to no problems.

[schroedin]

Make it possible sonnnn, whatever it takes.

[Daytona M]

Haha at this point I will absolutely do what ever it takes and Im sure I will have more questions for you guys.

In case you wanted to know it will be a set of OZ Futuras on a 95 daytona violet M3.

I can not wait!

[M.Burroughs]

Its considered "perfect" fitment in the stretch and poke world, on the reserved side of things. It's the same fitment as 17x8.5 et13 which half of the guys here are running.
If you run 215/40s, you're golden.

[Daytona M]

So I am most likely going to need some coilovers then huh? hahah

[D-rock]

^ Always!
I'm going to be running this same offset on my e30 with e36 hub conversion.

[SeanDub]

Its considered "perfect" fitment in the stretch and poke world, on the reserved side of things. It's the same fitment as 17x8.5 et13 which half of the guys here are running.
If you run 215/40s, you're golden.

8.5 et13 sucks. I need lower offsets!

[Digitalwave]

They make adapters that are thinner than 25mm so if you don't feel like rolling your fenders much you could get thinner adapters (20mm or 15mm). Personally, I think it might look funny sitting on H&R's.

[SeanDub]

They make adapters that are thinner than 25mm so if you don't feel like rolling your fenders much you could get thinner adapters (20mm or 15mm). Personally, I think it might look funny sitting on H&R's.

It will. Coils are a must.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/PhotoshopCory/Sweet%20and%20Not%20So%20Sweet%20Rides/DSCI0111-1.jpg

[Dr.AK]

Woah, offroad Mr2!

[B Rod]

Seriously. You need to be low to handle lower offsets.

[Daytona M]

The car does sit fairly low, but I would also like to have as much tire as possible so maybe it will work out a little better for me. I will just have to play around with it when I get them. Saving for coils wont be very hard either so that is always an option also considering winter is coming I will have to be on snow tires for the coming months.

[MParallel]

I'm running 17" x 9" ET26 in the rear and the extra 6mm you ask I could easily do with a little extra camber or upping the coilies a little. That's with stock fenders.

I ran 215/40's but now went to 215/45's as I found the /40's a little too low profile. Specially for the 205/40 fronts.

[bjh102]

you will be able to do it no problem.

[SeanDub]

I'm running 17" x 9" ET26 in the rear and the extra 6mm you ask I could easily do with a little extra camber or upping the coilies a little. That's with stock fenders.

I ran 215/40's but now went to 215/45's as I found the /40's a little too low profile. Specially for the 205/40 fronts.

Sin.

[MParallel]

Sin.

:eyebrows

[adonis]

I ran 8.5j ET13 on standard arches with 195 tyres lol 205/215 will be spot on. Had 10mm spacers on the rear as my arches are flared.

[Morbid]

17x9 + 215/40/17 tires + roll will fit. Or you can go with skinnier adapters if you would like to go with fatter tires. I read someone on bfc mention they have 8mm 5x120 to 5x114 that they will probably be getting rid of soon because they ordered 15mm ones. I read this in the raceland coilovers thread in rides and styling, somewhere in the last few pages. If you grab those, you would end up with 17x9 +37.

[l2azvan]

Hello ,i know is a old thread but i'm in a close situation
car e36 sedane with static low suspension
i bought some wheels
rh zw1
17"x8 et 60 205.40.17 front
17"x9 et 45 215.40.17 rear

i have to use adapters because zw's are 5x112
i found some adapters 30mm thick al 4 but i don't want to roll the fenders...

wich setup i can use on stock fenders? (only adapters i can modify)

[244Brick]

Yeah that's way do-able

These pics might help
9j et26 very light arch roll with 215/45
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/bgmichael10/mybm1/DSC00614.jpg
Same set up but with 215/40
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/bgmichael10/mybm1/bmeer036.jpg

only 5 minutes of google search

[DinanDave]

OK how about a 17x9 et 20 on the front?

[SeanDub]

Yes. It will fit.