 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  |  06-21-2007, 08:18 AM | #1 | | Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 58 |  18 rims off a 740 iL?
i was wondering if the 18 inch rims off a 740 iL would fit my TI? its a staggered set (sport) 18 x 9 in the rear ; 18 x 8.5 in the front. i have always loved the style and me thinks i would look hott, but not sure of the fit. here is a visual aid: http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/pts/353062783.html i know that the seller is only selling two but if the chance should come around to own a set i wanna know if i should take them. and yes i also read what the poster stated that they fit 5 and 7 series, but i wanna know what you guys think? or should i just start looking for a nice set of M3 rims? |  |  | | 06-21-2007, 11:10 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 136 |
those would be hot if they did. idk. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by halobeamin  it's the way to go..
I have money for mods if i want them, gas cause ill want to drive them, and honey's who will want to get in them | | | | | | 06-21-2007, 01:46 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: çî†ÿ øf åNgëL§, CA Posts: 5,314 |
Wont fit. | | | | | 06-21-2007, 01:56 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 402 |
Do you mean these ones?  If so, then yes they will fit. The 9" rear might have slight rubbing issues, but 4 fronts (18x8.5) fit no problem. You can find more info in this thread. __________________ 1997 332ti - Don't even ask. 
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2011 E92 M3  | | | | | 06-21-2007, 07:29 PM | #5 | | Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 58 |
Quote: Originally Posted by larryn Do you mean these ones? If so, then yes they will fit. The 9" rear might have slight rubbing issues, but 4 fronts (18x8.5) fit no problem. You can find more info in this thread. | okay so im assuming you have 4 (four) fronts on that baby? cuz Hugo just sed they wont fit. by the way i love the sweet color blue on that. it reminds me of the new M Coupe. | | | | | 06-21-2007, 07:34 PM | #6 | | doesn't care about you. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,925 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Triple_A okay so im assuming you have 4 (four) fronts on that baby? cuz Hugo just sed they wont fit. by the way i love the sweet color blue on that. it reminds me of the new M Coupe. | Hugo doesn't know what he's talking about.  Do this: http://www.318ti.org/forum/profile.php?do=editlist __________________ 
'99 Dinan M3 | | | | | 06-21-2007, 08:38 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 402 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Triple_A okay so im assuming you have 4 (four) fronts on that baby? cuz Hugo just sed they wont fit. by the way i love the sweet color blue on that. it reminds me of the new M Coupe. | I really like the look at that car too, but it's not mine. Click on the link I provided in my post (or below). It will tell you all you need to know.  Quote: Originally Posted by larryn | __________________ 1997 332ti - Don't even ask.
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2011 E92 M3 | | | | | 06-21-2007, 08:59 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: çî†ÿ øf åNgëL§, CA Posts: 5,314 |
I thought only 3 series wheels fit with 3 series. | | | | | 06-21-2007, 09:04 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 402 |
Hi HuGo. Any 5x120 pattern with a compatible offset and width will fit. The e39 generally has a vastly different offset than the 3 or 7, and can't be fit on our cars most of the time (again depends on the offset). __________________ 1997 332ti - Don't even ask.
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2011 E92 M3 | | | | | 06-21-2007, 09:09 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: çî†ÿ øf åNgëL§, CA Posts: 5,314 |
Hhhhmm. My friend tried to fit his mom's 7 series wheels into his 5 series and didnt fit. But kool, if it fits, then go for it. | | | | | 06-21-2007, 09:18 PM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 402 |
Five series (e39) cars have hubs that are closer to the differential, requiring much less of an offset. I bet the 5 series couldn't fit the 7 series wheels because it was hitting the shock or spring when he/she tried to mount it.
I've seen people try to put 5 series (e39) wheels on other cars, and they stick out way beyond the fender too. __________________ 1997 332ti - Don't even ask.
2006 330i - ZPP/ZSP/ZCW/6sp/Nav/BT/H&R Sport
2011 E92 M3 | | | | | 06-22-2007, 12:15 AM | #12 | | Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 58 |
Quote: Originally Posted by larryn I really like the look at that car too, but it's not mine. Click on the link I provided in my post (or below). It will tell you all you need to know. | okay so anyone know where i can find four (4) 18 x 8.5? do those rims always come in a staggered set? or can i just get the 8.5 in a set? | | | | | 06-22-2007, 12:25 AM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 402 |
You may want to search ebay for 'M Parallel'. There's hundreds of them out there for sale. __________________ 1997 332ti - Don't even ask.
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