How do you install E46 M3 rims onto E36 M3?

- LB - · #1 (**permalink**) 04-01-2002, 06:36 AM

I am very interested in this. Although I may not have the funds readily available to do it at the moment. I really want to know what is involved and how much am I looking at? Also, I have heard there are replica wheels available on the market as we speak...is this true? ANY information that you guys can provide would be GREATLY appreciated. THANKS IN ADVANCE GUYS!

nicholas · #2 (**permalink**) 04-01-2002, 11:09 AM

Only the fronts from the E46 M3 will fit the E36. The rears have an offset that does not work on the E36 without major bodywork. If you really want to put them on you should get four fronts.

pete · #3 (**permalink**) 04-01-2002, 02:04 PM

get four fronts

remove lugs

change wheel

replace lugs

- LB - · #4 (**permalink**) 04-01-2002, 03:26 PM

So basically you guys are saying that the E46 M3 FRONT rims are direct bolt ons to E36 rotors? That is

SWEET

!!!

I really hope you guys are right. In my own personal opinion I do not think that the fronts are gonna look bad (even without that small lip) all you gotta do is drop the car just right and it should look BANGIN'!!

Anyhow, thank you guys for that info. If anyone else cares to add their suggestions or advice on this matter I am open to them. So please fill me in!

THANKS GUYS

shragon · #5 (**permalink**) 04-01-2002, 04:31 PM

they're right, e46 m3 front rims will fit on all 4 corners of the e36.

www.thewheelexchange.com has replicas. unsure of the quality. they're made in italy.

BMpressed · #6 (**permalink**) 04-01-2002, 04:41 PM

I work for a dealearship in Maryland (Fear the Turtle) and we just had a customer trade in the old rims from his E36 convertible. He was very happy with the way the four fronts looked on his car and so was I. It filled out the wheel wells "O so nicely". A friend of mine has some pics of it, I'll see if I can borrow and scan them. Enjoy.

Quick M3 · #7 (**permalink**) 04-01-2002, 06:05 PM

Yes, please do I would love to see what they look like.

neenja · #8 (**permalink**) 04-01-2002, 06:18 PM

aren't those rims 235-245's? i'm a fan of the staggered configuration too bad you need all 4 fronts.
that sux

BMpressed · #9 (**permalink**) 04-02-2002, 03:12 PM

I'll see what I can do.

CleanAzzE30z · #10 (**permalink**) 04-02-2002, 04:29 PM

If you need any further details, I know that Manny G. had them on his E36 ///m3, I dont know why he took them off, cuz they looked insane, but then he got CHs and all was good, ANYWAYS, contact him maybe he can help.

M3F2000 · #11 (**permalink**) 04-02-2002, 05:57 PM

according to bekkers import, both front and rears will fit all 3 series from '92-'02. btw, mine are up for sale.

TC M3 · #12 (**permalink**) 04-02-2002, 06:03 PM

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Originally posted by M3F2000
according to bekkers import, both front and rears will fit all 3 series from '92-'02. btw, mine are up for sale.

Which rims are you gonna get for your M3?

M3F2000 · #13 (**permalink**) 04-02-2002, 06:07 PM

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Originally posted by TC M3
Which rims are you gonna get for your M3?

i'm thinking about the ssr line, either the gt1 or the integrals. my first choice would be the bbs rc's but tirerack didn't have them listed for the e46 m3's. i just want to get something lighter...something under 20 lbs.

TC M3 · #14 (**permalink**) 04-02-2002, 06:09 PM

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Originally posted by M3F2000

i'm thinking about the ssr line, either the gt1 or the integrals. my first choice would be the bbs rc's but tirerack didn't have them listed for the e46 m3's. i just want to get something lighter...something under 20 lbs.

The SSR are the ones with the huge polished lip right?

M3F2000 · #15 (**permalink**) 04-02-2002, 06:12 PM

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Originally posted by TC M3

The SSR are the ones with the huge polished lip right?

not sure, check w/ tirerack website. you might be thinking about the ssr competition which are like 15lbs. but are known be bend under loads such as track sessions. i think the ssr's are about 20lbs. and the bbs is around 18lbs.