I want to put wheels from 3-series of 2006 (e90) on 3-series of 1998 (e36). I know that the bolt pattern has to be the same but there must be a difference in offsets. Is there anyway to put wheels from e90 on e36?
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Use a spacer or grind down the wheel on the inside ?
Actually, I don't really know. Just taking a guess.
Any experts on the subject?
BTW, slightly off topic, what style of wheel are you interested?
I think most of the e90 wheels don't look that good on e36
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Find out what the offsets are for each of the wheels, E36 & E90. They may be very similar, within 1 or 2 mm. The offsets will be on the wheels, typically in the format of 8J x 17 ET47, ET 47 indicates that the offset is 47 mm.
Post that info here, there are plenty of folks here who will be able to tell you go/no go on that.
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The Type 161's you posted are 17x8 front (offset 34), and 17x8.5 rear (offset 37). According to tire rack's website, if you were to purchase wheels that are sized 17x8.5, they show the offset of ET38. That should be fine. However, the front fitiment for aftermarket 17x8 is 40 offset. There is a difference of 6mm (40mm - 34mm), where the style 161 would be further in by 6mm more than the recommended fitiment. You could be effecting the dynamics of the car, even if they fit in there. However, you could fix that with spacers though. You would need about a 1/4" spacer.
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IIRC, the center bore is different. Not sure which way, though.
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