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webster
05-02-2012, 09:01 AM
ECS has a pretty decent deal for brand new OEM Alloy Style 37s set of four. They offer both square 18x8 and staggered 18x8/18x9.5 setups. I have always loved the timeless look of these but can't seem to find a picture of them on any E46 3 series...what do you guys think?

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330Ci-M54_3.0L/Wheels/OEM_Alloys/ES2535438/

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/246104_x600.jpg

Ryans323i
05-02-2012, 12:37 PM
I think they're hot. They look similar to the style 71 that BPs ZHP is wearing. Staggered would looked really good but square is a little more functional IMO.

Edit: just saw the offset of 25. I don't think you'll be able to run a staggered setup.

zhpnsnv
05-02-2012, 12:38 PM
That could be damn good and also quite unique.

static667
05-02-2012, 01:01 PM
Those are sick. Dhu eeet!

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webster
05-02-2012, 02:10 PM
I think they're hot. They look similar to the style 71 that BPs ZHP is wearing. Staggered would looked really good but square is a little more functional IMO.

Edit: just saw the offset of 25. I don't think you'll be able to run a staggered setup.

right, i was suspicious if an 18x9.5 ET 25 wheel would fit out back. but they list them under the E46 330 section...and they're fitted with a center bore to match the E46 as well...i guess what they're saying is if you buy these be prepared for a fender roll...

ideally i woud like to keep a staggered setup, both for looks as well as handling. i don't mind some understeer, that's how the car was engineered to handle.

mimalmo
05-02-2012, 02:30 PM
Anything is possible when it comes to fitment. It just depends on how willing you are to mess with ride height, camber, tire stretching, etc, etc.

Definitely NOT a direct bolt-on fitment.

johnrando
05-02-2012, 02:37 PM
Like the way they look but I'd be concerned given what Eli said - not a direct bolt on.

cakM3
05-02-2012, 02:54 PM
Yeah, these wheels look awesome but it would take a lot of work to get them to fit....if at all possible....

mimalmo
05-02-2012, 02:58 PM
I think these may be 19" reps but just so everyone gets an idea of how they look...

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/1231/dsc066301.jpg

webster
05-02-2012, 03:12 PM
WANT :drool

mimalmo
05-02-2012, 03:17 PM
Notice how the rear fender is completely flared. That takes several hours of metal & paint work to get right.

Hornung418
05-02-2012, 03:18 PM
Yeah...It may look awesome, but anything under ET35 is terrible for performance on a non-M.

webster
05-02-2012, 03:18 PM
another style they have that i like a lot, and you almost never see anywhere, are the style 72's. these they sell in direct 18x8 ET47 / 18x8.5 ET50 ZHP fitment...

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330Ci-M54_3.0L/Wheels/OEM_Alloys/ES2535454/

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/241056_x600.jpg

http://c0.dmlimg.com/1fc1c1c2db5852e08ffc380475e2633604650860755c4f98f5 400a6ee3b2ba0c.jpg
http://c0.dmlimg.com/1fc1c1c2db5852e08ffc380475e26336504789553c025d39fa 005a937168c06a.jpg
http://c0.dmlimg.com/1fc1c1c2db5852e08ffc380475e263367e5376e28e0b1d6901 8d4d81916ab568.jpg

Hochspannung
05-02-2012, 03:32 PM
I'd like these

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a184/GreggWSmith/mybaby.jpg

HokieZHP
05-02-2012, 03:34 PM
another style they have that i like a lot, and you almost never see anywhere, are the style 72's. these they sell in direct 18x8 ET47 / 18x8.5 ET50 ZHP fitment...

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330Ci-M54_3.0L/Wheels/OEM_Alloys/ES2535454/

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/241056_x600.jpg

http://c0.dmlimg.com/1fc1c1c2db5852e08ffc380475e2633604650860755c4f98f5 400a6ee3b2ba0c.jpg
http://c0.dmlimg.com/1fc1c1c2db5852e08ffc380475e26336504789553c025d39fa 005a937168c06a.jpg
http://c0.dmlimg.com/1fc1c1c2db5852e08ffc380475e263367e5376e28e0b1d6901 8d4d81916ab568.jpg

Talk about a nightmare to clean haha

Hermes
05-02-2012, 03:41 PM
"Aggressive fitment for many models, ECS Tuning does NOT guarantee fitment"

:rofl

johnrando
05-03-2012, 07:59 AM
Talk about a nightmare to clean haha

First thing I thought... lol.

bimmeryota
05-03-2012, 08:56 AM
Those ARE HOTTTT!!! I've been keeping an eye out for M-pars for the E36 but I'm happy to see they look great on an e46 too...

webster
05-03-2012, 09:26 AM
also really digging these Forgestar F14s...anyone have any experience with that brand? they are super light and supposedly very strong.

http://www.modbargains.com/Forgestar-F14-Wheels-for-BMW-18x8.5-18x9-18x95-18x10-18x11.htm

http://www.modbargains.com/zoom_img/Forgestar18_F14BMW_KM4_1236698036.jpg

http://www.modbargains.com/images/Products/Forgestar%20Wheels/Gallery/Forgestar-F14-Brushed-Titanium-E46-1.jpg

danewilson77
05-03-2012, 10:27 AM
I've always wanted to try a set of those...

webster
05-03-2012, 11:08 AM
haha as you can see i'm tossing ideas around, i decided i have a budget of ~$1,500 for wheels. prob won't be for a few months, but i want to make sure i find the perfect set.

e3thekid
05-09-2012, 10:57 AM
Wow, those would look great on a ZHP. ET 25 is just hard werk.

apridge
05-09-2012, 11:09 AM
Those parallels look amazing. They originally came on the e38 and the e39 M-sport. I'd be interested to see if you could get them to fit. If so, I'd be next in line to buy a set. Keep us posted on what you decide!