330ci with 18" rims - Page 2

hammerfang · #16 (**permalink**) 10-15-2005, 07:39 PM

very useful stuff, thanx stunner

deep throat · #17 (**permalink**) 10-16-2005, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by deafboy

Its amazing how many people have this problem...you would think I would have had something but nothing...I havent had a rub yet, maybe its just cause its not a 330 but who knows....

I'd say you haven't had a problem yet cuz I'm assuming your ride height is still stock....

deafboy · #18 (**permalink**) 10-16-2005, 02:44 PM

touche...

NSM · #19 (**permalink**) 10-16-2005, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by deafboy

touche...

Your rims dont look like they are actually m3 rims.. they look chrome which was not an option on e46 m3's.. which leads me to believe they are replica's which also means they aren't staggered. Not flaming just making an observation.

Kaisake · #20 (**permalink**) 10-18-2005, 02:53 AM

OEM E46 M3 wheel offsets:

18": 47mm front / 26mm rear
19": 41mm front / 27mm rear

deep throat · #21 (**permalink**) 10-18-2005, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaisake

OEM E46 M3 wheel offsets:

18": 47mm front / 26mm rear
19": 41mm front / 27mm rear

CAn you please explain it for me?
The offset is the thickness of the wheel center (that caontains the bolts), coorect? Now, I seem to be mixing things up; the higher the number the thinner that part of the wheel or vice versa (i.e. 47mm is thinner than 41mm)???

Kaisake · #22 (**permalink**) 10-19-2005, 12:36 AM

The offset of a wheel is what locates the tire and wheel assembly in relation to the suspension. More specifically, it is the measured distance between the hub mounting surface and the center line of the rim. Below is an explanation of the various types of offsets which are pictured in the above graphic.

Positive Offset
A positive offset occurs when the hub mounting surface is on the street side (the side you see) of the center line of the rim. Most factory rims will have this type of offset.

Zero Offset
When the hub mounting surface is centered within the rim, it is known as a zero offset.

Negative Offset
If the hub mounting surface is on the brake side of the center line of the rim, it is considered a negative offset or “deep dish”.

Note that extensive negative offset can potentially cause increased steering wheel kick-back and place additional stresses on the vehicle's entire suspension.

Source

Bimmer · #23 (**permalink**) 11-02-2005, 01:26 AM

E46 M3 rims on a non M is WRONG offset, in the back . sorry

deep throat · #24 (**permalink**) 11-03-2005, 12:57 AM

And it looks lame, a neighbor has done it to his Ci and it, honestly, sucks!!