How do you guys think Dazz Matiz 18's look on a 330ci

asif2002 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-09-2002, 04:33 PM

Hey guys,
What do you think these rims would look like on a 03 330ci black on black. Could any of you guys be able to photo shop these rims onto a black 330ci? The size are 18 X 7.5 in the front, and 18 X 8.0 in the back. I had these on my Acura 3.2 TL previously. I don't know the bolt pattern but looks like there are 2 different sets of holes per rim. Let me know thanx. Its the second Rim on the page

http://www.supremepowerparts.com/dazzwheels.htm

Rated E · #2 (**permalink**) 12-10-2002, 08:01 AM

Dazz Matiz are very bad @$$. However your TL is front wheel drive and since BMW's are rear wheel drive the offsets are different. Plus BMW has weird offsets to begin with I believe. However FWD wheels offsets do not match up with RWD cars. I almost got Dazz Matiz for my Eclipse, however they had a problem getting them, and it would have taken 5 months which summer would have been over, and I was already registered at Hot Import Daze so I couldn't wait.

asif2002 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-10-2002, 11:18 AM

Hmm. I dunno Anybody else know about this? I dunno to much about BMW offset and such let me know.

robert briskin · #4 (**permalink**) 12-10-2002, 04:29 PM

The rims are hot but not my favorite on the page. yea u should contact the dealer of those rims and ask if they will be right on ur beamer. i just found out about all this FWD AWD RWD offsets on rims but luckily my rims were ok anywayz

asif2002 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-10-2002, 04:48 PM

Good suggestion will do. If anybody else knows in the mean time let me know. Thanx

tdc · #6 (**permalink**) 12-10-2002, 05:27 PM

Sorry, but what in the world are you guys talking about? There is no such thing as FWD wheels, AWD wheels, or RWD wheels. Whoever told you that load of garbage should have their head checked.

It's OFFSET that makes wheels fit on certain cars but not on others (besides the sizing). Not whether or not it's a FWD, RWD, or AWD drivetrain.

E46's can use offsets of anywhere from an ET35 to ET51, depending on the width of the wheel. And for future reference, they have a 5x120 bolt pattern.

If the Dazz wheel in question satisfies the bolt pattern and has offsets that fall within that range, you are good to go.

asif2002 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-10-2002, 07:11 PM

Thanx for clarifying that up for me. I had never heard of that either. I will have to contact Dazz because I do not know which I have. THanx

jladdy · #8 (**permalink**) 12-13-2002, 04:21 PM

Tom, you are partially correct.

While it's true that there is technically no such thing as a "FWD wheel" or a "RWD wheel", it is the case that positive offset wheels are often found on front-wheel drive cars, and negative offset wheels are often found on rear-wheel drive cars.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/offset.htm

tdc · #9 (**permalink**) 12-14-2002, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jladdy
Tom, you are partially correct.

While it's true that there is technically no such thing as a "FWD wheel" or a "RWD wheel", it is the case that positive offset wheels are often found on front-wheel drive cars, and negative offset wheels are often found on rear-wheel drive cars.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/offset.htm

No, that would mean I am completely correct. You even reiterate my point that there are no such things as FWD or RWD wheels.

It's just a common trait found in the wheels, but not anything that is absolute.

Let's not continue to support false information nor start up any basis for such.

And as for the TireRack link...guess you didn't read thoroughly enough:

"Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars."