# Max Wheel Size on a 2000 BMW 323i **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [October 4, 2009, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304 "2009-10-04T19:04:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![stevestruss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stevestruss/32/6510_2.png) [@stevestruss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stevestruss)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/1 "2009-10-04T19:04:33Z")
Hey everyone- I was just wondering if I could throw on a set of 19x8/19x9.5 staggered rims on my stock suspension/rim 2000 BMW 323i without any issues. Im 95% sure everything should be OK besides a bit of sticking out in the rear… Any help would be great thanks! ---
**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/2 "2009-10-04T19:05:38Z")
double dueces ---
**Author:** ![QuickLT1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/eada6e/32.png) [@QuickLT1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/QuickLT1)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/3 "2009-10-04T19:09:56Z")
26 or bust donk the bitch, right Wayne?! ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/4 "2009-10-04T19:11:04Z")
It would look like garbage, and there’s no way to know for sure without offsets, regardless you’d probably need spacers AND fender work. so no. ---
**Author:** ![stevestruss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stevestruss/32/6510_2.png) [@stevestruss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stevestruss)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/5 "2009-10-04T19:56:26Z")
Regardless of looks, I’m 99% sure these will fit no with problems… I also don’t think I’ll have to roll fenders ether…from what I’ve seen, a 10" deep wheel should be flush with the fender on the non-M E46’s. Why would I need spacers? From what I know, wouldn’t spacers do exactly what their name implies…push the wheel further out? I’m not going to pretend I know a lot about suspension/wheel stuff, but I’m pretty sure spaces won’t help here? ---
**Author:** ![OsoiNA6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/osoina6/32/6301_2.png) [@OsoiNA6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OsoiNA6)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/6 "2009-10-04T20:07:16Z")
> [@Bit Torrent](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bit-torrent/24005/3): > > Regardless of looks, I’m 99% sure these will fit no with problems… > > I also don’t think I’ll have to roll fenders ether…from what I’ve seen, a 10" deep wheel should be flush with the fender on the non-M E46’s. Why would I need spacers? From what I know, wouldn’t spacers do exactly what their name implies…push the wheel further out? I’m not going to pretend I know a lot about suspension/wheel stuff, but I’m pretty sure spaces won’t help here? Stock wheel is 7" wide… Assuming your offset is unchanged (I don’t think you’ve given that information), then a 10" wheel will be 10"-7" divided by 2, or 1.5" closer to the center of your car. This may or may not interfere with stuff inboard of the wheel, such as a strut, etc. You’ll probably be ok on the rear but the front struts are kind of big and you may see some interference there?! As for spacers, well, that 10" wide rear will be 1.5" closer to the outside of the car as well (again assuming offset is unchanged). See how things look now, and recognize that you may not have much room to use a spacer and move “outward” without rubbing on the fender lip. ---
**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/7 "2009-10-04T20:08:57Z")
Without knowing wheel offsets you have no idea. Doesn’t matter if it’s 10", 12", or 5", if the offsets are not correct they’re not going to fit right… Get offsets for the wheels, search and/or post, and you’ll get a 100% answer 😉 ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/8 "2009-10-04T20:09:22Z")
> [@PRICE REDUCED...ALREADY! FS: 2000/Audi S4/6sp/Silver/Onyx/65k/Stg2+/lots of goodies](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/price-reduced-already-fs-2000-audi-s4-6sp-silver-onyx-65k-stg2-lots-of-goodies/22634/63): > > Stock wheel is 7" wide… Assuming your offset is unchanged (I don’t think you’ve given that information), then a 10" wheel will be 10"-7" divided by 2, or 1.5" closer to the center of your car. This may or may not interfere with stuff inboard of the wheel, such as a strut, etc. You’ll probably be ok on the rear but the front struts are kind of big and you may see some interference there?! > > As for spacers, well, that 10" wide rear will be 1.5" closer to the outside of the car as well (again assuming offset is unchanged). See how things look now, and recognize that you may not have much room to use a spacer and move “outward” without rubbing on the fender lip. Wow a usable post on shift. Plus rep to you ---
**Author:** ![OsoiNA6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/osoina6/32/6301_2.png) [@OsoiNA6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OsoiNA6)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/9 "2009-10-04T20:17:24Z")
> [@soooo its one of those threads...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/soooo-its-one-of-those-threads/23974/30): > > Wow a usable post on shift. Plus rep to you Thanks… I been writing a lot of BS lately, felt like I needed to be a rebel and make a useful post on this forum. As BoxerSix said though, it’s not a clear cut answer without the offset(s). Haha. ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/10 "2009-10-04T20:18:03Z")
Yea but for as little information that was given you did steer him in the right direction ---
**Author:** ![slwrthnu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slwrthnu/32/6296_2.png) [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/11 "2009-10-04T20:34:43Z")
on stock suspension you can fit the set up depending on wheel offset and tires size. shapes has 20s on his 04 323 and he isn’t lowered but still rubs over bumps, so fender rolling might be needed. ---
**Author:** ![slwrthnu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slwrthnu/32/6296_2.png) [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/12 "2009-10-04T20:35:43Z")
> [@Unearthing a car after 50 years.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unearthing-a-car-after-50-years/23970/15): > > Without knowing wheel offsets you have no idea. Doesn’t matter if it’s 10", 12", or 5", if the offsets are not correct they’re not going to fit right… Get offsets for the wheels, search and/or post, and you’ll get a 100% answer 😉 stop trying to give accurate answers and being smart, this is shift there is none of that. :ahh ---
**Author:** ![Jammer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jammer/32/6349_2.png) [@Jammer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jammer)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/13 "2009-10-04T20:36:12Z")
i have a set of 2003 M3 wheels with winter tires on them… $550 ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/14 "2009-10-04T21:07:40Z")
Buy them ^^ ---
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/15 "2009-10-04T21:10:07Z")
^yup. And they’d actually look better than some donks :excited ---
**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/16 "2009-10-04T21:10:26Z")
+1 for buying Jammer’s wheelz! ---
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/17 "2009-10-04T21:13:41Z")
and the offset should be killer because of the M3’s wider fenders, should be just about flush on your 323 (i’m assuming) ---
**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/18 "2009-10-04T21:16:32Z")
Yeah, Steve, DO IT! I’d much rather see that thing on the M wheels than some yeahhhh budddyyy shit ---
**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/19 "2009-10-04T21:16:51Z")
:rofl ^ ---
**Author:** ![OsoiNA6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/osoina6/32/6301_2.png) [@OsoiNA6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OsoiNA6)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2009, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304/20 "2009-10-04T21:17:00Z")
![http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2249/nestor.jpg](http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2249/nestor.jpg) Pretty nice!! According to this source: [http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=705405](http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=705405) _"I had 8.5x18 wheels with 38mm offset and I rubbed and needed to roll my fenders. **To fit M3 wheels you'd need to run narrow tires and seriously roll your fenders**. Even then you still might get rubbing over bumps. Definitely not what an average person would consider "fitting". "_ Or go 1/3rd of the way down this thread [http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=426625](http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=426625) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/max-wheel-size-on-a-2000-bmw-323i/247304.md?page=2)