E46: et20 rear - non M model.

[ggill]

Hi, i've seen some alloys i want but they are the following spec: (will be going on a 320cd se & soon to be lowered on coilovers)

18x8.5 et40 front and 18x9.5 et20 rear

I don't mind putting stretched tyres on, (I am a previous vw/dub owner)

What tyre size would i go for to make this work?
215/40 fronts?
225/35 rears?
or 215 all round?

But i would like to know much et20 would stick out? anyone made this spec work on a none M model? Pics would be great if anyone has.

Thanks :)

[polo12345]

well on an e46 you can just go with 225-40-18 in the rear it will give you a pretty good look. I ran a 225-40-18 17et 18x9 for my rear with my old setup.

[BreakMyWallet]

to give you an idea. 19x9.5rear ET+30

http://i33.tinypic.com/122ffr4.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/1sd0jn.jpg

[ggill]

got any pics mate?

[ggill]

well on an e46 you can just go with 225-40-18 in the rear it will give you a pretty good look. I ran a 225-40-18 17et 18x9 for my rear with my old setup.

got any pics mate?


to give you an idea. 19x9.5rear ET+30

That looks gorgeous dude! love it!

[loong]

18x9.5 et 20 rear 225/35/18

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3490/3832870252_17d711fb71_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3920330342_087704d13e_o.jpg

[polo12345]

my old wheels 18x9 offset was 17et in this pic
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2498/3852304391_ba562d6a1c_o.jpg

[Stanc3]

For comparison, Heres my 19x9.5, +16 Rear on 225/35/19's.. still dialing in everything..

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/Stanc3/IMG_0012.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/Stanc3/IMG_0002.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/Stanc3/IMG_0009.jpg

so you'll be fine..:)

[ggill]

loving all three.. especially Stanc3's - loving it.

have any of you had arch done, rolled or flared or both?

[southpaw]

I had a 0 offset on my style fives.

i ran 205/40s

but 8" wide ftl.

[BreakMyWallet]

17x8 @ et0 is closer to 9.5 @ et 36

[RedE46Bimmer]

Damn stanc3 already beat me to it lol

17x9.5 et16 215/40, i have quite a bit of camber but it pokes a little more in person

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww23/rede46bimmer/100_0876.jpg
http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww23/rede46bimmer/IMG00075.jpg
http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww23/rede46bimmer/IMG00076.jpg

[BreakMyWallet]

214/40? damn howd u get that size!!!!! lol

[RedE46Bimmer]

special order :shifty



fixed :rofl

[ggill]

thanks for info people.. really appreciated :)

should have asked this too at the bringing..

but what ET's are you all running up front?

[RedE46Bimmer]

I'm running 17x8.5 et 19 in the front with a 205/40.

It's pretty much flush. I like it but i'd like a little more poke.

best pics i have as of now (I am now lower) lol
http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww23/rede46bimmer/100_0882.jpg
http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww23/rede46bimmer/100_0886.jpg

[bimmerlifestyle]

youll be ok

[schroedin]

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