Will 5 series rims fit on a 3 series?

mroach · 12-15-2008, 04:58 PM

I found someone selling 225/50/17 rims + tires from a newer 5 series (E60 it looks like). I want them. I currently have 225/45/17 style 159 rims. Those rims should fit on my E90 330i, yeah?

I would assume yes but I've seen a few threads here and there that cast doubt on interoperability between models.

BMW F22 · 12-15-2008, 05:02 PM

It depends on the offsets. Normally E60 offsets are too aggressive for the E90.

mroach · 12-15-2008, 05:03 PM

Offset is 20. If it's too high, what would happen? Wheel knocking into the side panels when I turn?

BMW F22 · 12-15-2008, 05:15 PM

Yup- the lower the number (15, 20, etc.) the more the wheels will stick out toward the fenders.

mroach · 12-15-2008, 05:27 PM

Ok so I read the E90 w/o the sports package has a 34mm offset. Those have a 20. So you're saying those are going to stick out another 14mm? That doesn't seem like it would make much of a difference. If I can now turn my wheels with lots and lots of clearance, I'd reckon another 14mm would be ok, eh?

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 12-15-2008, 06:12 PM

No Freaking Way. M3 Offset Is 25 I Believe And That's Too Aggressive For A 3 Without A Fender Roll

Vyruz Reaper · 12-15-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

No Freaking Way. M3 Offset Is 25 I Believe And That's Too Aggressive For A 3 Without A Fender Roll

yeah man he is right.. its not gonna work.. sorry!

BMW F22 · 12-15-2008, 06:48 PM

Please list the size as well as the offsets for the front and rear. Chances are the rear might be fine but the front will not fit.

mroach · 12-15-2008, 07:05 PM

The offsets for the ones I'm looking at are 20. I don't know what mine are, but I have style 159 rims. From Googling a bit it looks like the offset for those is 34.

So I'm just trying to understand the deal here. 20 vs 34 offset means those 5 series rims are going to stick out an additional 14mm, right? Not a problem for mounting or anything, but for driving? Seems like the problem you'd have with the wheels sticking out too far is hitting a bump and the wheel coming up and smacking your quarter-panel, eh?

This is really quite unfortunate. Those rims with RFT snows were a steal.

According to the calculator at the top of this page...

14mm MORE clearance on the strut side, and the outside edge of the wheel will EXTEND an extra 14mm

So I guess that's the deal. F!

Boost Gomez · 12-15-2008, 07:36 PM

You wouldn't be able to run those tires on your car even if you wanted to mount those wheels.

remmib · 12-15-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mroach

The offsets for the ones I'm looking at are 20. I don't know what mine are, but I have style 159 rims. From Googling a bit it looks like the offset for those is 34.

So I'm just trying to understand the deal here. 20 vs 34 offset means those 5 series rims are going to stick out an additional 14mm, right? Not a problem for mounting or anything, but for driving? Seems like the problem you'd have with the wheels sticking out too far is hitting a bump and the wheel coming up and smacking your quarter-panel, eh?

This is really quite unfortunate. Those rims with RFT snows were a steal.

According to the calculator at the top of this page...

14mm MORE clearance on the strut side, and the outside edge of the wheel will EXTEND an extra 14mm

So I guess that's the deal. F!

Yes, they will stick out 14mm more than the style 159 rims. And the overall diameter with the 225/50/17 tires are 3.77% larger the the 225/45/17 tires on the style 159.

I've seen 18x8" ET20 fitted to e90, so if your car isn't lowered, I think it will fit with 225/45/17 tires, but I don't know with the larger 225/50/17 tires.

I found some pics making me believe it could fit.
Here's an e91 with style 270 wheels, 18x8 ET20.
And the red e90 has 225/50/17 tires.

mroach · 12-15-2008, 10:22 PM

Takk for det! I think I might give it a shot. If it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out. Not a biggie.

mroach · 12-16-2008, 10:24 AM

Yeah I think I'm going to go for it. The deal is so good that I may just put the tires on my rims and sell the 5 series rims. 225/45 vs 225/50 I reckon will be fine. I don't have the sports package so my suspension isn't lowered; should be plenty of room.

Thanks for the feedback, gents.

remmib · 12-16-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mroach

Takk for det! I think I might give it a shot. If it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out. Not a biggie.

Cool, speaking norwegian.

Orient330iNYC · 12-16-2008, 11:56 AM

you'll be fine in the rear if you have a sedan. i ran 235/35/19 goodyears on 19X8.5" ET 30 with a 15mm spacer, ET 15 effective, on the rear of my E90 without rubbing. fenders not rolled.

right now i'm running 17X8 ET 15 in the rear, def no rubbing, tires are 225/45/17

the fronts i'm not sure of. that one you'll have to test fit.

the tire size shouldnt be a problem, your speedometer will be off, but it will actually read closer to the actual speed. the larger tire will negate the upward bias thats built into the speedometer.

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mroach hej på dig 17 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	Will 5 series rims fit on a 3 series? I found someone selling 225/50/17 rims + tires from a newer 5 series (E60 it looks like). I want them. I currently have 225/45/17 style 159 rims. Those rims should fit on my E90 330i, yeah? I would assume yes but I've seen a few threads here and there that cast doubt on interoperability between models. __________________ 2006 E90 330i / Arctic Metallic / 6MT / Premium / Comfort Acces / Cold Weather / Logic7 / Aluminium Trim / Bluetooth / Black Lines / Euro fog
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BMW F22 Major General 3724 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	It depends on the offsets. Normally E60 offsets are too aggressive for the E90.
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mroach hej på dig 17 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	Offset is 20. If it's too high, what would happen? Wheel knocking into the side panels when I turn? __________________ 2006 E90 330i / Arctic Metallic / 6MT / Premium / Comfort Acces / Cold Weather / Logic7 / Aluminium Trim / Bluetooth / Black Lines / Euro fog
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BMW F22 Major General 3724 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Yup- the lower the number (15, 20, etc.) the more the wheels will stick out toward the fenders.
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mroach hej på dig 17 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	Ok so I read the E90 w/o the sports package has a 34mm offset. Those have a 20. So you're saying those are going to stick out another 14mm? That doesn't seem like it would make much of a difference. If I can now turn my wheels with lots and lots of clearance, I'd reckon another 14mm would be ok, eh? __________________ 2006 E90 330i / Arctic Metallic / 6MT / Premium / Comfort Acces / Cold Weather / Logic7 / Aluminium Trim / Bluetooth / Black Lines / Euro fog
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BMW F22 Major General 3724 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Please list the size as well as the offsets for the front and rear. Chances are the rear might be fine but the front will not fit.
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mroach hej på dig 17 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	The offsets for the ones I'm looking at are 20. I don't know what mine are, but I have style 159 rims. From Googling a bit it looks like the offset for those is 34. So I'm just trying to understand the deal here. 20 vs 34 offset means those 5 series rims are going to stick out an additional 14mm, right? Not a problem for mounting or anything, but for driving? Seems like the problem you'd have with the wheels sticking out too far is hitting a bump and the wheel coming up and smacking your quarter-panel, eh? This is really quite unfortunate. Those rims with RFT snows were a steal. According to the calculator at the top of this page... 14mm MORE clearance on the strut side, and the outside edge of the wheel will EXTEND an extra 14mm So I guess that's the deal. F! __________________ 2006 E90 330i / Arctic Metallic / 6MT / Premium / Comfort Acces / Cold Weather / Logic7 / Aluminium Trim / Bluetooth / Black Lines / Euro fog
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Boost Gomez Colonel 54 Rep 2,359 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	You wouldn't be able to run those tires on your car even if you wanted to mount those wheels.
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mroach hej på dig 17 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	Takk for det! I think I might give it a shot. If it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out. Not a biggie. __________________ 2006 E90 330i / Arctic Metallic / 6MT / Premium / Comfort Acces / Cold Weather / Logic7 / Aluminium Trim / Bluetooth / Black Lines / Euro fog
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mroach hej på dig 17 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	Yeah I think I'm going to go for it. The deal is so good that I may just put the tires on my rims and sell the 5 series rims. 225/45 vs 225/50 I reckon will be fine. I don't have the sports package so my suspension isn't lowered; should be plenty of room. Thanks for the feedback, gents. __________________ 2006 E90 330i / Arctic Metallic / 6MT / Premium / Comfort Acces / Cold Weather / Logic7 / Aluminium Trim / Bluetooth / Black Lines / Euro fog
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Orient330iNYC Brigadier General 1911 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: 2023 X7 40i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wall St iTrader: (2)	you'll be fine in the rear if you have a sedan. i ran 235/35/19 goodyears on 19X8.5" ET 30 with a 15mm spacer, ET 15 effective, on the rear of my E90 without rubbing. fenders not rolled. right now i'm running 17X8 ET 15 in the rear, def no rubbing, tires are 225/45/17 the fronts i'm not sure of. that one you'll have to test fit. the tire size shouldnt be a problem, your speedometer will be off, but it will actually read closer to the actual speed. the larger tire will negate the upward bias thats built into the speedometer. __________________ Present: 2023 G07 40i ZDH/ZDU/ZMP/ZMQ/2NH/ZPK/ZPP/ZRC/300/3AC Past: 2013 335i 6MT ZMM/ZDH/ZTP/3AG/494/508 Past: 2016 F34 335i xDrive ZCW/ZDA/ZDH/ZTP/ZMP/2V5/5DL Past: 2019 G01 M40i ZDA/2VF/ZPP/ZPX/688/3AC
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