Can you put 19" on a 323Ci?

[Sexualwasabi]

I tried the search, but I coudln't find any topics about 3series and 19" rims....

I am checking out alot of 18" rims right now, but a friend told me dude u have a bimmer get 19". I didn't even think you could put 19" on a regular 3, I mean I knew the max was 19 on a M3, but is it correct I can get 19's ?

some of the 18's I've booked marked:

..dang it there are these really cool ones, but the site is down right now and I can't link em, oh well yall can get a taste for my style

 

[Tom]

Middle one looks nice and yes you can put 19". Just make sure you don't exceed 9" wide in the front or 10" wide in the back.

 

[salvo]

I think 19" wheels begins to detract from the beauty of the body. 18" is perfect...
How wide can you go without it sticking out like a fricking lowrider? Do you guys stagger the size, like 18.5 back and 18 front?

 

[Beemerworld]

Hi

Exactly. 19 rims are oversized. For your 323 the 18 are going to be great.

 

[codex57]

I'm not entirely positive, but I'm pretty sure 19s require a fender roll. They fit on M3s b/c they already have wider fenders, but regular 3 series need a fender roll to fit 19s I believe. Think about the ride quality too though. I'd stick with 18 max on a 323. With the extra weight and height, not only do you lose ride quality but performance likely would be noticeably affected as well.

 

[Sexualwasabi]

ah the site is back up that had that other rim I was trying to post

 

[ksbmwers]

I'm going to put new rims on my 330xi, and I really like that middle rim in your first post. Who makes it or what site sells it? Thanks!

 

[Sexualwasabi]

I found those on eBay, ADR

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2448914481&category=43958

 

[ksbmwers]

Thanks for the info!

 

[Section_8]

18's, or staggered 18/19's are about the max on a 3 series. I have a 323i 2000 myself, the 19's can be done but you would need to get the fender extension kit. The staggered 18/19s would work, but for the price you're going to spend on good tires, I'd stay with 18's all around so you can get some rotation out of those tires.

I actually tossed 18" M3 wheels on, I think it looks extremely tough now, and 'fits' the Bimmer perfectly. Take a look.

http://prod.bsis.bellsouth.net/coDa...7/folders/121038/837808323i2kWheelProfile.JPG