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Thread: will 18" m3 rims fit an e34

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    Default will 18" m3 rims fit an e34

    i found a site before that shows all types of bmw rims...

    i couldnt find it now that is why i cannot say for sure the
    exact style type...

    in essence... will an m3 rim fit an e34 without the need for
    spacers and all?

    thanks

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    No the offset is wrong. 5 series cars run an offset of Et. 20. M3's run anywhere fromn Et. 35-Et. 45. Maybe with hubcentric rings but I think that is wrong direction offset.

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    you will need spacers...

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    Quote Originally Posted by E34N
    you will need spacers...
    ...and the courage of a spartan warrior. You must be extremely vigilant in the constant observation of your wheels, because theres not much thread holding the wheels on at all.
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    longer bolts
    Quote Originally Posted by CharlesAFerg
    ...and the courage of a spartan warrior. You must be extremely vigilant in the constant observation of your wheels, because theres not much thread holding the wheels on at all.
    95 E34 530I V2.37
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    I saw a e34 with 18" M3 wheels yesterday. I was surprised it fits.
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    Replicas?

    Quote Originally Posted by bigtisas
    I saw a e34 with 18" M3 wheels yesterday. I was surprised it fits.

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    I have them on mine, I suggest H&R spacers, that way you wont have to worry about broken bolts and what not.

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    some general info on offset etc on BMW wheels
    http://www.alloyguide.co.uk/BMW.htm

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