02-27-2022, 10:09 AM | #1 |
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E46 Touring Wheels
Recently finished restoring the exterior on my E46 touring. The wheels are staggered but came with 225 tires all around from the PO. I had them refinished and just ordered proper sized tires (235 fronts, 255 rears). Am now debating if I should go up a wheel size to 18". What do you guys think?
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02-27-2022, 02:15 PM | #2 |
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Looks good with the 17s. You will also get a harsher ride with 18s.
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02-27-2022, 07:44 PM | #4 |
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You are right staying with the lighter 17" will keep the car more nimble. I was thinking going 18" to fill up the wheel arches a bit more.
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03-02-2022, 03:28 PM | #8 |
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I put style 162s on both of my E46 330Ci and that damn wheel looked just perfect on the E46... and didn't need spacers
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03-02-2022, 04:22 PM | #9 |
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Once upon a time, I did have those on the wagon. While fitment was perfect it didn't feel period correct to me.
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03-12-2022, 02:37 PM | #13 |
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Found a square set of fronts Style 67. Had them refinished one shade darker than OEM shadow chrome to contrast Alpine White.
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03-12-2022, 11:50 PM | #14 |
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Those look great. E46 m3 wheels, right?
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03-13-2022, 10:06 AM | #15 |
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07-03-2022, 08:58 AM | #16 |
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Dream OEM wheels for the wagon acquired.
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07-07-2022, 08:20 PM | #18 |
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But I love the flaps T_T
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Anyone have advice on finding these wheels or another M-type in the 5 spoke split? I love the CSLs, but just feels a bit aggressive for me at the moment. All help is much appreciated! |
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07-15-2023, 11:49 AM | #21 |
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Lovely wagon & all three sets of wheels look good but I think the Style 68's suite it the best
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I agree that all the options are fine.
Back in the day I had an E46 wagon with BBS wheels, which I really liked: Model RC, long since unavailable, in 17" with a square setup. I still miss that car.
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