Solve my E46 Sedan Puzzle.

[Krystian_E46]

go more low, go hella wide, and get new wheels ! that will give you what you want !

[Nick003]

I don't know why so many people are giving rude comments with no help whatsoever. That's not what this forum is about.

This.

[iamjohnisrad]

I don't know why so many people are giving rude comments with no help whatsoever. That's not what this forum is about.[/QUOTE]

this. everyone has to start somewhere. and while he may very well had done some research instead of posting ignorantly (which condones negative responses), he is asking advice from ppl who obviously know their shit. either way. pursuit of stance is fine with me

[B Rod]

The best way to figure all this out before committing to buy something that may not work is to research research research. Find as many E46s with different set ups you can so you can hone in on the width and offset you want to go with. If you want to use your current wheels, you will need a decent size spacer and a smaller width tire. As well as going lower of course.

I don't know why so many people are giving rude comments with no help whatsoever. That's not what this forum is about.

[Francois Dillinger]

Tape string to fender, tie washer to end of string. Measure. Buy new wheels, lower your car come back and try again.

[Mattphi]

Seriously (all joking aside) a ruler is the best thing you can buy. Just make sure it has MM's listed on it.

[babybmarsh]

Sell your wheels and then PM me. Since your fenders are already beat will getting you sitting dirty like that e46 on 95s. All it takes is doing it with proper wheels the first time around. You'll waste as much money on spacers and new tires as you would with proper fitting wheels.

Will Do.

Isn't the fun of all this wheel fitment stuff the joy of being able to learn how to craft YOUR car YOURSELF? IMO sure, getting help is nice but honestly theres some fun in finding what works for you.

Your right, the best part about customizing your car is doing it to your liking...but going into a venture blindly just isn't smart.

this, seems you already fubared your fenders, might as well go big now.
and clean that front, the orange / yellow / HiD's / angel eyes is not flowing together.

I didn't ask for a critique or suggestion on my lighting setup...stick to the thread topic dude.

Buy a measuring tool such as a ruler, use brain, order spacer

Why is that hard for some people? Honest question

some of us aren't gifted with a brain, thats why I use forums and the WWW

1. Buy better fitting wheels.

Definitely on the agenda.

lol at the helpfulness in this thread.

lol, that's exactly my sentiments from the opening post...

lol at the helpfulness in this thread.

[trickydik_1]

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[Jorge]

1. Buy better fitting wheels.

[Anonymoose]

Buy a measuring tool such as a ruler, use brain, order spacer

Why is that hard for some people? Honest question

[Zic]

Sell your wheels and then PM me. Since your fenders are already beat will getting you sitting dirty like that e46 on 95s. All it takes is doing it with proper wheels the first time around. You'll waste as much money on spacers and new tires as you would with proper fitting wheels.

this, seems you already fubared your fenders, might as well go big now.
and clean that front, the orange / yellow / HiD's / angel eyes is not flowing together.

[Hayseed]

Isn't the fun of all this wheel fitment stuff the joy of being able to learn how to craft YOUR car YOURSELF? IMO sure, getting help is nice but honestly theres some fun in finding what works for you.

[Ollie]

Sell your wheels and then PM me. Since your fenders are already beat will getting you sitting dirty like that e46 on 95s. All it takes is doing it with proper wheels the first time around. You'll waste as much money on spacers and new tires as you would with proper fitting wheels.

[babybmarsh]

Follow these steps:

1) Grab ruler/tape measure.
2) Stick it perpendicular to your wheel.
3) Measure that shit out to where you want your wheel to sit.
4) Buy spacer in that size.
5) ?????
6) I'm not going to tell you to profit because you still might fuck it up, but that's about it.

Edit: And are you all the way down on your coils? No? Spin those down.

Once you get your final widths and offsets figured out you can start looking at other wheels in more aggressive sizes.

Thanks for suggestions and comments everyone, I'm going to start with the ruler/tape measure and buy the corresponding spacer - the spacers that are already equipped.

why dont you start by browsing bmw forums and asking guys who have your car and looks that you like and ask them specs and such. its better than posting up a comment like that. research. there's also several fitment database sites that show various peoples cars and the specs on the wheels and tires they run

I'm on e46fanatics and have been for years, but since this is supposed to be the authoritative stance site I figured I would post here as well.

Your gunna need more then that crotch rocket...nah, but in all honesty u have a great base.i'd start with a new wheel something more concave, but thats just me, then wind that suspension on down then add spacers an camber to the equation to bring it all together...my 2cents...

Psssstooom over my head with the crotch rocket joke, but thanks for your 2cents, you can have a dollar back.