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    #46
    Originally posted by george graves View Post
    It seems to me (and I could be wrong) but that a whole lot more 16" wheels fit the e36 m3 stuff than not - contrary to internet wisdom.
    Indeed. I'd love some 16" K1's for my S50 car in an E36 offset. There was a set recently on BFC for cheap that I really should have bought.
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      #47
      Originally posted by george graves View Post
      It seems to me (and I could be wrong) but that a whole lot more 16" wheels fit the e36 m3 stuff than not - contrary to internet wisdom.
      Uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, yeah go on, tell me more... :) I'm listening!!

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        #48
        E39 Style 29 16x7 ET +20

        E38 Style 4 16x8 ET +23

        E38 Style 5 16x8 ET +23

        I have all of these, and they fit.

        Aftermarket...i don't know, i'm too poor to afford wheels outside of 300 shipped
        Originally posted by FredK
        However, in your absence, I will likely sit in your seat buck naked while making racecar noises as if I were maxing your E30 out on the Mulsanne Straight while allowing the perforated vinyl to soak up my butt sweat (going 200 mph does that to you).

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          #49
          Originally posted by psyber_0ptix View Post
          E39 Style 29 16x7 ET +20

          E38 Style 4 16x8 ET +23

          E38 Style 5 16x8 ET +23

          I have all of these, and they fit.
          Assuming with euro-stretch on tires and some fender rolling? Under what 5-lug swap specs in rear? Lots of camber too?... IF we have same setups (z3 1.9L 4cylinder rear complete arms and brakes), then I don't see how I can fit the equivalent of 20mm or so in spacers to match those offsets with -1deg and -2deg front and rear camber (respectively).

          Also, close to stock rolling diameter as well? I don't mean to come off strong, just a lil excited at the prospects... please take my questions as "curious" in nature and not inflammatory. Thanks.

          I would love to roll on some "baller" "OG" 5 and 7 series 16s. Woot.

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            #50
            318ti rear. The rear did require some rolling. I don't have the alignment printout available, I haven't been stateside since early January.

            The Style4's are running oddball, 245/35r16. I'm thinking of slapping 225/45r16 on the Style 5's.

            IIRC the winters are 205/50r16 set on the 16x7 and they didnt have problems.

            Sorry this is vague, and I cannot provide much more info. From reading the first post, I thought the objective was finding wheels that fit the criteria of E36M3 front brakes.

            I won't be able to give anymore specifics until September 2
            Originally posted by FredK
            However, in your absence, I will likely sit in your seat buck naked while making racecar noises as if I were maxing your E30 out on the Mulsanne Straight while allowing the perforated vinyl to soak up my butt sweat (going 200 mph does that to you).

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              #51
              By chance has anybody tried to fit 16" Kosei K1 over E36 M3 front brakes?
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                #52
                Originally posted by MR 325 View Post
                By chance has anybody tried to fit 16" Kosei K1 over E36 M3 front brakes?
                i've been searching for these high and low; im interested in knowing as well....but Kosei's are one of the most space forgiving wheels iirc. Their spoke profile makes it a great for 4pot caliper fitment (also offset dependant), it just boils down to the barrel size.
                Originally posted by FredK
                However, in your absence, I will likely sit in your seat buck naked while making racecar noises as if I were maxing your E30 out on the Mulsanne Straight while allowing the perforated vinyl to soak up my butt sweat (going 200 mph does that to you).

                My year in Germany
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                  #53
                  AZEV A 16" ET20 7.5j fits with 315mm brakes but with 10mm spacer, 5 mm should be good too as it only rubs without spacers...

                  the car is still lifted


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                    #54
                    Don't have time to read the whole thread and see if this has been mentioned yet but I can confirm that Style 9's, E31 wheels (16x7.5 et15) fit with room to spare, no spacers. Spaced outedness is similar to 16x8 et20 wheels, which we all know about.

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                      #55
                      Originally posted by MR 325 View Post
                      By chance has anybody tried to fit 16" Kosei K1 over E36 M3 front brakes?
                      I'd love to know this too....
                      Originally posted by Matt-B
                      hey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?

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                        #56
                        Ronal LS 16x7.5 et35 fits

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                          #57
                          Woot! Now I have a reason to go 5 lug.

                          16" kosei e36 M3 - they fit.

                          I swear - the interwebs is so annoying. People have been saying for years you can't fit 16" wheels on e36 m3 set-up. Meh! It seems almost all 16" wheels fit.







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                          Originally posted by Matt-B
                          hey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?

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                            #58
                            Originally posted by george graves View Post
                            Woot! Now I have a reason to go 5 lug.

                            16" kosei e36 M3 - they fit.

                            I swear - the interwebs is so annoying. People have been saying for years you can't fit 16" wheels on e36 m3 set-up. Meh! It seems almost all 16" wheels fit.

                            http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1251065
                            Awesome!
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                              #59
                              My interest is now sparked...!

                              Looks like a pretty high sidewall on that though.

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                                #60
                                Originally posted by blkbma View Post
                                My interest is now sparked...!

                                Looks like a pretty high sidewall on that though.
                                Yes for sure. Whatever size is on that E36 is bigger than what you'd want on an E30.
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