Z3M clarification questoin

[cwatt]

sorry for the newb question...

I understand the Z3M trailing-arms bolt right in, and that they use a larger but shallower wheel bearing, which changes the offset of wheels required ??? so, does this change the overall track width of the car?

I ask because I remember seeing someone post a photo of wheels sticking out, but no amount of searching and Googling has cleared this one up for me. perhaps that was with the original wheels (different offset?).


thanks again.

[MR 325]

The MZ3 arms are "wide" much like the non-M 6 cylinder Z3 but the MZ3 arms have a shallower hub so they are no wider in track than the 318ti arms or the E30 arms with Z3 hubs. Of course when doing any E36 based 5 lug swap you'll need to run higher offset E36/E46 fitment wheels unless you plan to do some serious tire stretching or fender work.