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Old 09-27-2011, 07:17 PM
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I have an opportunity to steal a set of M3 67s. I am fairly certain there is no way these would fit on my 2007 xi, but I wanted to reach out to make sure there is not some way to make it work without me knowing. Any helps is greatly appreciated!
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I am looking at 67s on realoem.com:

03Light alloy rim polished8JX19 ET:47236112229650$628.00+core03Light alloy rim polished91/2JX19 ET:27236112229660$695.00+core

it would seem that they will fit, but you will need a spacer up front and the back might need to have the fenders rolled. Worth a try, if the wheels are available to test-fit. How much?
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$500 with tires. Buddy sold his e46 and wants to unload them. I love the look of them.
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Originally Posted by v_therussian
I am looking at 67s on realoem.com:

03Light alloy rim polished8JX19 ET:47236112229650$628.00+core03Light alloy rim polished91/2JX19 ET:27236112229660$695.00+core

it would seem that they will fit, but you will need a spacer up front and the back might need to have the fenders rolled. Worth a try, if the wheels are available to test-fit. How much?
Ahhhh, the Yoda of xi owners! I almost PM'd you on this! How easy can I get spacers and get the fenders rolled? Sorry such a newb question. I am just new to the wheel department.
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Originally Posted by RYNO311
Ahhhh, the Yoda of xi owners! I almost PM'd you on this! How easy can I get spacers and get the fenders rolled? Sorry such a newb question. I am just new to the wheel department.
Spacers - easy as 1-2-3 - two words: Turner Motorsport. They sell extended bolts to match the spacers you're getting, get them right away. Guessing you'll want 12 to 15mm spacers for the front.

Rolling the fenders is not a hard task, if you can find the tool. I have never done it, nor know anyone who actually owns the tool, but this is extremely google'able - get to it and prove you're not a total nooB

I'm also guessing the E46 M3 tires will not work. You'll need 245/35/19 fronts and 275/30/19 rears. You might want to experiment with stretching the rear tire a bit to fit into that wheel well. Problem is, if you go with a stretched tire, you're playing a dangerous game with the differentials, because the overall rolling diameter is hard to calculate. But if you run the 275/30/19 tire, you'll definitely rub, so you'll have to roll the rear fenders. Once you do roll them though, it will sit really nice and flush

I have to admit, I am curious what it will look like. And with this kind of budget, you can customized the CRAP out of them!!!
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Agreed! I will keep you posted! Thanks again for the advice!




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