330ci with 18" rims

GarthLL · #1 (**permalink**) 09-15-2005, 09:54 PM

I just put on my new rims tonight, 18" M3 rims are on now. They look absolutely amazing! The only thing i noticed is that when i pull into the driveway that my back tires rub on the outside edge of my fenders. Anybody out there have this problem and know how to fix it? BTW, if anybody is interested in my perfect condition sports package 17" rims let me know!

Chet · #2 (**permalink**) 09-16-2005, 01:50 PM

You need a fender roll for the back.

GarthLL · #3 (**permalink**) 09-16-2005, 01:55 PM

i went to a body shop and he said that he couldnt guaruntee that it would fix the problem. the back tires and rims are 9" wide 255/40/18. do you have any experience with fitting this type of tire on a 3-series?

Chet · #4 (**permalink**) 09-16-2005, 02:09 PM

I'm running 245/40/18 on my 18X9 rims and they only rub when I do a hard acceleration. Even at hard acceleration if the road is flat there's no rubbing unless there's some bit of road bumps.

hammerfang · #5 (**permalink**) 09-16-2005, 02:29 PM

when u get ur fenders rolled can u see a difference from the outside of the car or do they only roll the inside of the fender?

Chet · #6 (**permalink**) 09-16-2005, 02:49 PM

They only roll the inside part of your fender.

Check out the images here and you'll get an idea of how they do it.
http://www.bmwdiy.info/fender-rolling

GarthLL · #7 (**permalink**) 09-16-2005, 04:47 PM

hmm...thats a pretty interesting site. i still cant decide if i should give it a shot and have the fenders rolled. i wish there was somebody out there who had the same tires and rims i have on a 3-series...

NCBimma · #8 (**permalink**) 09-17-2005, 10:35 AM

doesnt matter what tires or rims u have...17",18",19"

or widths ...its all about offset. if you have the wrong offset, there's no hope

GarthLL · #9 (**permalink**) 09-17-2005, 10:38 AM

how can i adjust the offset? do i go through the BMW dealership to do this? im really a newbie when it comes to rims and tires...wouldnt changing the offset mess with my cars handling?

BMWPower06 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-02-2005, 09:06 PM

what kind of suspension do you have or springs?

Chet · #11 (**permalink**) 10-03-2005, 07:10 AM

Hey guys,

I did a fender roll and now there's no rubbing. Again I'm running 18x9 with 35et.

mihalis · #12 (**permalink**) 10-07-2005, 02:45 PM

I have the BMW M72 rims, with 245/35/18 in the rear, no problems with rubbing here.

pattycake_22 · #13 (**permalink**) 10-12-2005, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarthLL

I just put on my new rims tonight, 18" M3 rims are on now. They look absolutely amazing! The only thing i noticed is that when i pull into the driveway that my back tires rub on the outside edge of my fenders. Anybody out there have this problem and know how to fix it? BTW, if anybody is interested in my perfect condition sports package 17" rims let me know!

The reason why you are having problems with your rear tires, is because M3 wheels are obviously widder than your sport package 17"s, to solve this solution try to go with the least wide tire that can possibly fit the wheels, otherwise your going to cause some serious damage, been there done that

Kaisake · #14 (**permalink**) 10-14-2005, 09:15 PM

I have a bad feeling the guy in the other thread was running E46 M3 replicas. In the past, members have run 2 sets of front OEM E46 M3 rims on their non-M vehicles.

deafboy · #15 (**permalink**) 10-14-2005, 11:18 PM

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....