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Would 18" rims fit on a ti? I know tire size matters too, but just consider the average. My biggest concern would be the rubbing, again, think average tire size. Also, can someone either upload or give me a link to a picture of a ti with 18" rims, I just want to see how it would look like. Thanks. |  |  | | 03-11-2008, 09:08 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=18424 18's fit just fine as long as the et is correct (the offset) 19's fit and also a member here has had 20's before __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
| | | | | 03-11-2008, 09:55 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
Quote: Originally Posted by thesk8nmidget  19's fit and also a member here has had 20's before | that was Lazoh, and I think he had to roll his fenders | | | | | 03-12-2008, 02:32 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 189 |
I am interested, what is the range of offset our cars can take without doing any mods? There is a set of 7 series wheels for sale that would be sweet. I would have to put on a lower profile tire though. | | | | | 03-12-2008, 04:39 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
yeah, lazoh had some crazy insane setup to where he was able to fit those 20s... somehow his guy got them to fit right. i'd go with 18s at the biggest IMO. that is what i have and have no rubbing issues. then again im only on original Mtech suspension. __________________ 
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll  ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 03-12-2008, 05:15 AM | #6 | | Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal318ti Posts: 1,574 |
Quote: Originally Posted by tiFreak that was Lazoh, and I think he had to roll his fenders | I did have 20s and did not have to roll fenders becuase the offset was correct on the wheel. | | | | | 03-12-2008, 07:11 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
Quote: Originally Posted by lazoh I did have 20s and did not have to roll fenders becuase the offset was correct on the wheel. | which somehow, your source did an excellent job of figuring that out for you  ... __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 03-12-2008, 09:17 PM | #8 | | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: U.S. Posts: 26 |
Quote: Originally Posted by thesk8nmidget | so whats the correct et?  | | | | | 03-12-2008, 09:45 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,152 |
Here is a pic of 18" M5 reps on my ti with stock suspension. | | | | | 03-12-2008, 10:02 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK Posts: 104 | 18's
I've got 18's on my ti, no rubbing think the offset is 43 but would have to double check! plenty of post on here about the correct offset so do some searching! i'm rolling 215/35 profile tyres, not the correct size for 18's but gotta love the rubber band profile here's a piccy: http://www.albi901.co.uk/images/bmw27.jpg and another: http://www.albi901.co.uk/images/bmw4.jpg forgot to say its lowered about 40mm! | | | | | 03-12-2008, 10:11 PM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
looks goodddd! __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
| | | | | 03-15-2008, 07:10 AM | #12 | | Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 33 |
Quote: Originally Posted by albi901 think the offset is 43 but would have to double check! | What is the width of the wheel? Offset it self doesn't mean much if we don't know the width of the wheel. | | | | | 03-15-2008, 08:06 AM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 101 |
I'm running 18x8.5j et43 with 225/40/18 tyres no probems   | | | | | 03-15-2008, 03:14 PM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK Posts: 104 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Manimillion What is the width of the wheel? Offset it self doesn't mean much if we don't know the width of the wheel. | oh yeah forgot to mention width  they are 8" (8J) all round  | | | | | 03-15-2008, 04:29 PM | #15 | | Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 33 |
Quote: Originally Posted by albi901 oh yeah forgot to mention width they are 8" (8J) all round | Thank you very much. | | | | | |
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