M3 wheels on an E46 TI

[JB Racing]

hello all,

I have read various stories about fitting M3 wheels to non M cars and there seems to be different opinions about.

I want to fit E46 or even E36 M3 wheels to an E46 318ti, can this be done by using 4 front E46 wheels so I dont have issues with rear arches.

If so how difficult is it to get hold of 4 front E46 M3 wheels instead of a set of narrows and wides. Would it just be easier to fit E36 M3 wheels and do these just bolt on.

Thanks and regards

Johnny b

 

[OppositeLockMT]

If you want OEM M3 wheels then it will be difficult to get hold of 4 fronts I believe, unless you go for reps. I presume you're looking for the 18inch wheels?

 

[JB Racing]

Thanks for comments, definitely want OEM and understand 4 fronts are not going to be an easy find

 

[msm]

I can understand that you like OEM wheels, but if you're after 4 fronts, it effectively means buying 2 sets of 4 wheels each, as people seldom break up a set to sell. Have you considered a decent set of aftermarket wheels - it might be the more cost effective option.

IIRC, the OEM E46 M3 18" wheels were much heavier than the 19s - so personally, I'd look for a good quality aftermarket set instead of paying a lot for OEM M3 18s. Buying second hand wheels also means a risk of it being damaged, poorly repaired, etc, especially with front wheels and the cr@p state of our roads.

Also consider the E90 18" sport packs wheels if you want OEM. They fit very nicely on the E46 and are usually much easier to find :thumbs:

 

[JB Racing]

thanks for advice appreciate it.

Are there good quality aftermarket M3 replica wheels out there, if so what make.

 

[Chucky]

Check Gumtree im sure you'll find a set there, four fronts etc.

 

[JB Racing]

Thanks I will keeping checking on Gumtree and other sites to try and source some, not in a rush fortunately

 

[msm]

Have actually not seen too many reps of the E46 M3 18" wheels. However, there are a million variations of the CSL reps - some are bloody good too.