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kwl
06-19-2006, 01:05 AM
Hello, have a quick question:
5-120 Bolt Pattern
17x8 Wheels
35 or 38 Offset
Tires: 225/45-17
Car - 95 325iS
I know that e36's offset is 40 but the site lists the wheel as compatible, just wondering if it's correct? Any fender rolling or anything like that needed?
Thanks in advance for your input!:)

AirDoc
06-19-2006, 01:19 AM
Hello, have a quick question:
5-120 Bolt Pattern
17x8 Wheels
35 or 38 Offset
Tires: 225/45-17
Car - 95 325iS
I know that e36's offset is 40 but the site lists the wheel as compatible, just wondering if it's correct? Any fender rolling or anything like that needed?
Thanks in advance for your input!:)

You'll be fine...I have two sets of wheels currently...17 x 8 - one is ET35, and the other is ET38 and I've got 235/40/17's on both sets....no rubbing problems at all. This is on both of my E36's.

Remember offset is distance from centerline to mounting surface...so when you increase width....your offset will need to change to make things fit properly.....so you will not have the same offset as OE, but you will have a very correct fitment/look with ET35 or ET38.

Good Luck,

Nitin