Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
Hi,
Newbie on here, Recently bought a 2.8 Z3, I don't like the way the rear wheel sits into the arch... It's a Style 50 8J ET47 with a 225/45 tyre.
What is the ideal wheel width offset and tyre to fill the arch fully? (Without arch rolling etc..)
Would I fit an E39 Style 66 9J ET26 with 245/40 ?
Here's my Z.
Newbie on here, Recently bought a 2.8 Z3, I don't like the way the rear wheel sits into the arch... It's a Style 50 8J ET47 with a 225/45 tyre.
What is the ideal wheel width offset and tyre to fill the arch fully? (Without arch rolling etc..)
Would I fit an E39 Style 66 9J ET26 with 245/40 ?
Here's my Z.
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Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
Just use a tape measure to work out how much further out you would like the wheel to sit, then calculate your ideal sizes/specs from there. You'll probably need spacers to get it just right, unless you are very lucky to find a style of wheel you like with exactly the right specs.
Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
10J E33 is ideal rear wheel size/offset on 2.8 - in line with the arches. I use R17/245/40 tire (small stretch). Other variants you can calculate here using this baseline: http://www.willtheyfit.com/
Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
Very helpful, Thank you!
I presume archs are standard (Not rolled or trimmed?)
Using your 10J ET33, E39 Style 66 (9J ET26) will poke 5.7mm less than your set-up. Sounds ideal as I'll get 33.7mm more poke than my current set-up. (8J ET47)
I presume archs are standard (Not rolled or trimmed?)
Using your 10J ET33, E39 Style 66 (9J ET26) will poke 5.7mm less than your set-up. Sounds ideal as I'll get 33.7mm more poke than my current set-up. (8J ET47)
Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
Wheels from an E39 will need 'spigot rings' as the centre bore is a bigger diameter than those for the Z3. I think it was only E39 for some reason had the bigger bore and most others will fit.
E39 are 74.1mm and most of the rest are 72.5mm,
E39 are 74.1mm and most of the rest are 72.5mm,
Brian
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3.0I Topaz Blue
2000 E36/7 Z3 3.0i
2016 F31 335d
2015 F21 118i
Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
of course, if you like your current wheels then a 15-20mm hubcentric spacer will widen the stance on the rear.
Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
Yes, they are standard.YBTurbo wrote:I presume archs are standard (Not rolled or trimmed?)
Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
Yes I know about spigots (74.1 - 72.6)
Basically I'm hoping to run 17" E39 Style 66 without arch trimming/rolling,
8J ET20 Front with a 215/45
9J ET26 Rear with 235/40
Reason is I already have Style 66 and have the tyres (Although not fitted to the rims)
Back will be fine according to above, But front will probably be tight?
I think the best thing to do is just get my tyres fitted and just try them on!
Basically I'm hoping to run 17" E39 Style 66 without arch trimming/rolling,
8J ET20 Front with a 215/45
9J ET26 Rear with 235/40
Reason is I already have Style 66 and have the tyres (Although not fitted to the rims)
Back will be fine according to above, But front will probably be tight?
I think the best thing to do is just get my tyres fitted and just try them on!
Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
I think my wheels are probably exactly the same spec as yours but they're 32s
Might give you an idea to the fitment you can expect
There's some pictures in my blog in the gallery
Might give you an idea to the fitment you can expect
There's some pictures in my blog in the gallery
Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
i still can't see how your front wheels don't stick out of the arches?Mor61e wrote:I think my wheels are probably exactly the same spec as yours but they're 32s
Might give you an idea to the fitment you can expect
There's some pictures in my blog in the gallery
i've tried my rear 5 series 17" x 8" ET20 style 32 on the front and they stick out of the arch a long way.
Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
Have you got a picture of one fitted Mugs?Mugs wrote: i still can't see how your front wheels don't stick out of the arches?
i've tried my rear 5 series 17" x 8" ET20 style 32 on the front and they stick out of the arch a long way.
Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
The optional BMW staggered tyre fitment on 17's was 225/45 front and 245/40 rear, but what will actually fit will depend upon the offsets.
Cheers R.
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Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
not yet but i'll put one on tomorrow and take one.Mor61e wrote:Have you got a picture of one fitted Mugs?Mugs wrote: i still can't see how your front wheels don't stick out of the arches?
i've tried my rear 5 series 17" x 8" ET20 style 32 on the front and they stick out of the arch a long way.
Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
Tried my 8J ET35 RH Topline with a 215/45R17 tyre and a 15mm spacer on the front, So basically 8J ET20...
Sticks out a bit too far.
Don't want to go camber/stretching, Just want a nice set of BMW wheels to fill archs nicely with normal tyres without spacers.
Only thing I can think of is Style 32, but I'm not really a fan of them.
E36 front 7.5J ET41 or 8J ET47 with a 225/45 for the front,
E39 rear 9J ET26 with a 245/40 on the rear.
Sticks out a bit too far.
Don't want to go camber/stretching, Just want a nice set of BMW wheels to fill archs nicely with normal tyres without spacers.
Only thing I can think of is Style 32, but I'm not really a fan of them.
E36 front 7.5J ET41 or 8J ET47 with a 225/45 for the front,
E39 rear 9J ET26 with a 245/40 on the rear.
Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
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Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
Baseline for fronts is 8.5J ET33 with 225/45R17.YBTurbo wrote:Tried my 8J ET35 RH Topline with a 215/45R17 tyre and a 15mm spacer on the front, So basically 8J ET20...
Sticks out a bit too far.
Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
Using willtheyfit.com and the above figures means it'd stick out 6.7mm.
Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
Yes, your wheels would stick out 6.7mm more than my. That's what you told before:YBTurbo wrote:Using willtheyfit.com and the above figures means it'd stick out 6.7mm.
YBTurbo wrote: Sticks out a bit too far.
Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
Going to source some Style 32.
E36 front 7.5J ET41 and E39 rear 9J ET26, Seems to be ideal set-up
Think I should be able pull it off with maybe a gunmetal colour!
Unsure about tyre size though (I won't be lowering the car) Either 215/45 & 235/40 or 225/45 & 245/40?
Opinions?
Sorry about all the questions and thanks for the advice so far, It's my first Z and I want to get wheel fitment spot on! (While still looking OE)
E36 front 7.5J ET41 and E39 rear 9J ET26, Seems to be ideal set-up
Think I should be able pull it off with maybe a gunmetal colour!
Unsure about tyre size though (I won't be lowering the car) Either 215/45 & 235/40 or 225/45 & 245/40?
Opinions?
Sorry about all the questions and thanks for the advice so far, It's my first Z and I want to get wheel fitment spot on! (While still looking OE)
Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
basically the same set up as me (style 32) only i'm using Z3 7.5 x 17 et 41 on the front and E39 8x17 et20 with 20mm spacers (1.9 wide arch conversion so narrower axle).
i have 225 45 17" front and 245 40 17 rear (or at least i will when the rear wheels come back from their refurb).
i have 225 45 17" front and 245 40 17 rear (or at least i will when the rear wheels come back from their refurb).
Re: Widest Wheel/Tyre on Z3 (Widebody)
here's a photo of the spare 8 x 17 et20 from an E39 on the front of my Z3:Mor61e wrote:Have you got a picture of one fitted Mugs?Mugs wrote: i still can't see how your front wheels don't stick out of the arches?
i've tried my rear 5 series 17" x 8" ET20 style 32 on the front and they stick out of the arch a long way.
it sticks out a fair bit from the arch.