Factory E46 Wheel Comparison

IcanHazM3? · Wed, Jun-30-2010, 05:47:48 PM

Looking for all the FACTORY wheel options for the E46 M3... I'm going to post up the specs that I have with pictures of the rims.

I'm wanting to see a side by side comparison of these rims on an E46 M3. If you are running a set of these wheels with a drop post it on up!

If I missed a set that I didn't know about let me know! I also want to be sure of which rim is called what... CSL, premium etc etc etc.

Option 1:

FR = 18x8 47mm offset
RR = 18x9 26mm offset

Option 2:

FR = 19x8 41mm offset
RR = 19x9.5 27mm offset

Option 3:

FR = 19x8 47mm offset
RR = 19x9.5 27mm offset

Option 4:

FR = 19x8.5 don't know offset
RR = 19x9.5 don't know offset

^^^ looking for the correct offset. Heard rumor that the CSL rim is available in different sizes, if correct which sizes actually came on the CSL?

The idea of this thread is to determine which factory wheels I like the best and which ones will have the best performance as far as rim + tire size.

So, that being posted let's see a few E46 M3s with STOCK rims (preferrably lowered)... I'll repost at least 4 of the pictures to the OP for comparison. Can be painted or powder coated etc.

Fuerza · Wed, Jun-30-2010, 08:23:37 PM

44mm is the offset for front CSL wheels. The CSL rear offset is the same as ZCP rears.

Tak555 · Wed, Jun-30-2010, 08:45:02 PM

what about e90 wheels on an e46? check sig picture...

normcaldwell · Wed, Jun-30-2010, 09:16:06 PM

E46 OE 18's (Gravity Cast)
Style 67M Double Spoke
Chrome Shadow
Manufacturer: Ronal
18 x 8 = 24.7 lbs ET 47
18 x 9 = 26.9 lbs ET 26

E46 OE 19's (Forged)
Style 67M Double Spoke
Polished
Manufacturer: Fuchs
19 x 8 = 27.8 lbs ET 47
19 x 9.5 = 29.2 lbs ET 27

E46 OE ZCP 19's (Flow-Formed Cast)
Style 163M Cross Spoke
Silver Paint
Manufacturer: BBS Germany
19 x 8 = 23.0 lbs ET 47 - ZCP only
19 x 8.5 = 23.5 lbs ET 44 - CSL only
19 x 9.5 = 24.2 lbs ET 27 - CSL and ZCP

E9x OE 18's (Flow-Formed Cast)
Style 219M Double Spoke
Silver Gray Paint
Manufacturer: BBS Germany
18 x 8.5 = 23.2 lbs ET 29
18 x 9.5 = 24.9 lbs ET 23

Source: thank you to member Cleveland for his informative posts.

IcanHazM3? · Wed, Jun-30-2010, 09:21:27 PM

^^^ awesome it's nice to have the style no.

the E90 wheels look sick, looks like some fatty tires. Think I might go with ZCP or the factory 18s...

Tak555 · Wed, Jun-30-2010, 11:15:44 PM

yah, people tend to either love them or hate them...

Fuerza · Thu, Jul-01-2010, 01:18:32 AM

Anybody know E9x M3 ZCP wheel offset?

AriZonaD54 · Thu, Jul-01-2010, 01:56:26 AM

Go find RAC RG4s, then you wont have to run spacers

Tak555 · Thu, Jul-01-2010, 04:58:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AriZonaD54

Go find RAC RG4s, then you wont have to run spacers

DOOD, i love those wheels, BUT they aint cheap! like comparing apples and oranges...

Viciousjay · Thu, Jul-01-2010, 02:53:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tak555

what about e90 wheels on an e46? check sig picture...

i wish i could get your wheels in 19's

Wed, Jun-30-2010, 05:47:48 PM	#1
IcanHazM3? Can't wait to buy one... Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 18 Reputation: 0 Location: Aliso Viejo	Factory E46 Wheel Comparison Looking for all the FACTORY wheel options for the E46 M3... I'm going to post up the specs that I have with pictures of the rims. I'm wanting to see a side by side comparison of these rims on an E46 M3. If you are running a set of these wheels with a drop post it on up! If I missed a set that I didn't know about let me know! I also want to be sure of which rim is called what... CSL, premium etc etc etc. Option 1: FR = 18x8 47mm offset RR = 18x9 26mm offset Option 2: FR = 19x8 41mm offset RR = 19x9.5 27mm offset Option 3: FR = 19x8 47mm offset RR = 19x9.5 27mm offset Option 4: FR = 19x8.5 don't know offset RR = 19x9.5 don't know offset ^^^ looking for the correct offset. Heard rumor that the CSL rim is available in different sizes, if correct which sizes actually came on the CSL? The idea of this thread is to determine which factory wheels I like the best and which ones will have the best performance as far as rim + tire size. So, that being posted let's see a few E46 M3s with STOCK rims (preferrably lowered)... I'll repost at least 4 of the pictures to the OP for comparison. Can be painted or powder coated etc. __________________ Someday the beloved M3 will become mine... Either LSB or AW with the Imola Red Interior... I'm going to drive the hell out of her and it's going to be amazing. Last edited by IcanHazM3?; Wed, Jun-30-2010 at 05:48:59 PM. Reason: added and edited

Wed, Jun-30-2010, 08:45:02 PM	#3
Tak555 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,810 Reputation: 0 Location: Redondo Beach	what about e90 wheels on an e46? check sig picture... __________________ Previous Cars: 2004 BMW /// M3 Coupe Jet Black, Black Nappa, SMGII, HK Sound, E92 18" Wheels w/PS2s, TCK SA 500/500, DINAN exhaust, PF RTAB, DICE E9X 18" Wheel Specs: 18x8.5 ET29 18x9.5 ET23 Previous Cars: 2004 Audi S4 Avant (owned for a week... returned to Carmax after independent inspection came back negative) 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution8 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX 1999 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS 1992 Toyota Pickup

Wed, Jun-30-2010, 09:16:06 PM	#4
normcaldwell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,802 In the garage: '06 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Denver, Colorado	BMW E46 M3 OE Wheels and Weights E46 OE 18's (Gravity Cast) Style 67M Double Spoke Chrome Shadow Manufacturer: Ronal 18 x 8 = 24.7 lbs ET 47 18 x 9 = 26.9 lbs ET 26 E46 OE 19's (Forged) Style 67M Double Spoke Polished Manufacturer: Fuchs 19 x 8 = 27.8 lbs ET 47 19 x 9.5 = 29.2 lbs ET 27 E46 OE ZCP 19's (Flow-Formed Cast) Style 163M Cross Spoke Silver Paint Manufacturer: BBS Germany 19 x 8 = 23.0 lbs ET 47 - ZCP only 19 x 8.5 = 23.5 lbs ET 44 - CSL only 19 x 9.5 = 24.2 lbs ET 27 - CSL and ZCP E9x OE 18's (Flow-Formed Cast) Style 219M Double Spoke Silver Gray Paint Manufacturer: BBS Germany 18 x 8.5 = 23.2 lbs ET 29 18 x 9.5 = 24.9 lbs ET 23 Source: thank you to member Cleveland for his informative posts. __________________ 2006 M3 Coupe \| 6MT \| Carbon Black Metallic \| Cinnamon \| No Sunroof \| OE CSL Bootlid \| 3.91 Diff \| TCK \| DrVanos \| RAC \| Volk ESS Hardware \| Evolve Software \| StopTech \| Supersprint \| Bimmerworld \| BSW \| TMS \| Carbon Dynamics \| Vorsteiner \| Hoen

Wed, Jun-30-2010, 09:21:27 PM	#5
IcanHazM3? Can't wait to buy one... Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 18 Reputation: 0 Location: Aliso Viejo	^^^ awesome it's nice to have the style no. the E90 wheels look sick, looks like some fatty tires. Think I might go with ZCP or the factory 18s... __________________ Someday the beloved M3 will become mine... Either LSB or AW with the Imola Red Interior... I'm going to drive the hell out of her and it's going to be amazing.

Wed, Jun-30-2010, 11:15:44 PM	#6
Tak555 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,810 Reputation: 0 Location: Redondo Beach	yah, people tend to either love them or hate them... __________________ Previous Cars: 2004 BMW /// M3 Coupe Jet Black, Black Nappa, SMGII, HK Sound, E92 18" Wheels w/PS2s, TCK SA 500/500, DINAN exhaust, PF RTAB, DICE E9X 18" Wheel Specs: 18x8.5 ET29 18x9.5 ET23 Previous Cars: 2004 Audi S4 Avant (owned for a week... returned to Carmax after independent inspection came back negative) 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution8 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX 1999 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS 1992 Toyota Pickup

Wed, Jun-30-2010, 08:23:37 PM	#2
Fuerza strength Join Date: May 2009 Age: 36 Posts: 1,317 Reputation: 0 Location: El Paso	44mm is the offset for front CSL wheels. The CSL rear offset is the same as ZCP rears.

Thu, Jul-01-2010, 01:18:32 AM	#7
Fuerza strength Join Date: May 2009 Age: 36 Posts: 1,317 Reputation: 0 Location: El Paso	Anybody know E9x M3 ZCP wheel offset?

Thu, Jul-01-2010, 01:56:26 AM	#8
AriZonaD54 www.AZEuropeans.com Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,577 Reputation: 0 Location: ARIZONA	Go find RAC RG4s, then you wont have to run spacers __________________ 2003 Titanium Silver: RAC RG4's, Falken 452s in 265/30/19 Front and 275/30/19 Rear, V-CSL Bootlid & Bumper, V-CSL Race Lip, OEM CSL Diffusor, Cross Coilovers, Milltek Sec 2 and Exhaust, UUC Front Sway-bar, PF RTABs & FCABs, M5 Shift Knob, CF Grills & Gills, 25/15 F1 Tint, Crystalline 50% Front Window Tint, F1 Royal Paddles, Hard-wired V1, OEM Navigation Retrofit, OEM Bluetooth Retrofit, DICE Silverline, Depo Front Corners and some decals

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