E46 M3 wheel fitment ? Best for daily and Looks

[Tbonem3]

That's right I think you told me, but couldn't remember. Thats good, no spacer! I should, but it doesn't look as good! What's your ride height?

[mrgizmo04]

That's right I think you told me, but couldn't remember. What's your ride height?

Preloading the crap out of the spring and adjusting the collar pretty much to the last thread on the shaft (Ohlins single adjustment for preload and ride height in front) I got the front to 13.25. Rear is around same, but i keep playing around with it +/- 0.25 inch or so as I run mountains next to my house now since I'm bored, lol, so I keep adjusting the rake to manage weight xfer going up and downhills, depending on my mood.

Now that there is a spacer on the market for Ohlins to "fix" the front stack height issue, I'll get that and take out a bunch of preload from the front spring.

[Tbonem3]

Nice

[Mystic3]

For clearance concerns, i am running TCkline external sporting suspension kit. It puts me at about Obioban's ideal axle distance of 13.5 from axle center to wheel arch. The shocks are set at about mid adjustment. Alignment specs are as follows;

Front
Camber -1.4
Caster 7.2
Toe .15
Steer ahead -.01

Rear
Camber -1.7
Toe .21
Thrust angle 0.0


tire wear very good, street handling very good. As stated, no spacers on front, 12.5 MM on rear. No lip rolling etc. necessary.

[Tbonem3]

Pretty good alignment, but only -1.4 camber? Try -3! Or maybe you have stock hats? Can swap sides.

[mrgizmo04]

Front
Camber -1.4
Toe .15

+1 on T's comment on front camber, our cars like about 1 degree more in front than rear.

I'd get rid of toe in front for a better turn in and feel.

[Mystic3]

Have Ground Control camber plates. Maybe give it a shot..

[174bpm]

If you’re going for looks then run 19’s, if you’re going to actually track it (which you aren’t) then go with 18’s. I have both and run my ZCP’s daily and then throw on the 18’s when I go to the track. I don’t have any issues running my 19’s daily.

[mrgizmo04]

If you’re going for looks then run 19’s, if you’re going to actually track it (which you aren’t) then go with 18’s. I have both and run my ZCP’s daily and then throw on the 18’s when I go to the track. I don’t have any issues running my 19’s daily.

They don't even have any actual interstates in Hawaii, let alone tracks

[T.J.]

Best for daily would be an 18”. Best for looks, imo, is a proper fitting wheel. Steering effort due to scrub, tram lining, fender rubbing are side effects of aggressive track setups that you don’t want on a daily. These would be good: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-apex-whe...71885h95la~kt/ with 235/265 tires widths

[jbfrancis3]

Pretty good alignment, but only -1.4 camber? Try -3! Or maybe you have stock hats? Can swap sides.

You can swap on the E46? I knew you could on the E36 but I heard it wasn't possible on the E46.

[Halftim3]

You can swap on the e46. It's possible.

[Mystic3]

Soooooo, M3NT0_M; after all the information that has transpired back and forth from your original entry have you made a decision on what you're going to to get or with all the info are you now totally confused😖

[JeST]

I wouldn't daily a square setup. The car is going to dart everywhere. Steering input is almost going to be necessary unless youre driving on a completely flat road.

[mrgizmo04]

I wouldn't daily a square setup. The car is going to dart everywhere. Steering input is almost going to be necessary unless youre driving on a completely flat road.

You get used to it very quickly. But yes, you can no longer drive like "Ma, look, no hands".