Will they fit?

ZEE4KEVIN · 02-21-2010, 03:02 PM

First off I tried searching and sifted through 6 pages without finding the answers I needed. I am a new owner, I've had my Z for about 6 months now and have loved every second of it. Its garaged until the weather gets nicer and im in the market for a new set of wheels for the summer. I found a wheel I fell in love with but the problem is they only come in a 20" size. I was wondering if 20" wheels can fit with minimal modifications(no rubbing). The wheels are 20 x 10.5 or 20 x 10 and i beleive the offset is 25ish. THe fronts are a 20 x 8.5 so i'm confident those would fit with the right offset. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks alot.

Edit: I forgot to add I have a '03 3.0i with the sport package

jra · 02-21-2010, 03:41 PM

I don't think so, that is a pretty aggresive offset. you could prob get away with it if the rears were 9.5. who makes the wheel? I would search the forums on e46fanatics.com, that site has way more members running 20's than any of the z sites. I will say that if you find a setup on a 3 series non m you like it will work on the z4

ZEE4KEVIN · 02-21-2010, 05:01 PM

i agree with you.. but i really liked these rims ALOOTTT and i want them on my car and they are the right price here is a link to them please check it out and let me know if you think i can make them happen maybe even with rim spacers??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-BM...Q5fAccessories

jra · 02-21-2010, 05:31 PM

I'm not an expert on fitting 20's. If they were 19's I would tell you that you would have to be slammed on coilovers running -3 degrees of rear camber and run a stretched rear tire like 235/35/19's for the rear. I do know it will take a lot to make it work. I would keep looking unless you already have coilovers.

this is a similar wheel with the correct offset

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

WhoU4 · 02-21-2010, 05:37 PM

If you're going larger on the rims consider 19"s... In general 20"s are just too much rim on this car.

I suppose I'll get slammed for that statement but take a look at some examples before you jump into the 20"s.

jra · 02-21-2010, 05:45 PM

I'm personally not a fan of 20's on the z4. I have seen a few caymans and boxsters that were able to pull them off.

couple of links

if you run 20's you will have to lower the car

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...0&highlight=x5

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...s+supercharger

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ZEE4KEVIN Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2003 BMW z4 3.0i S Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	Will they fit? First off I tried searching and sifted through 6 pages without finding the answers I needed. I am a new owner, I've had my Z for about 6 months now and have loved every second of it. Its garaged until the weather gets nicer and im in the market for a new set of wheels for the summer. I found a wheel I fell in love with but the problem is they only come in a 20" size. I was wondering if 20" wheels can fit with minimal modifications(no rubbing). The wheels are 20 x 10.5 or 20 x 10 and i beleive the offset is 25ish. THe fronts are a 20 x 8.5 so i'm confident those would fit with the right offset. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks alot. Edit: I forgot to add I have a '03 3.0i with the sport package
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jra Captain 38 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	I don't think so, that is a pretty aggresive offset. you could prob get away with it if the rears were 9.5. who makes the wheel? I would search the forums on e46fanatics.com, that site has way more members running 20's than any of the z sites. I will say that if you find a setup on a 3 series non m you like it will work on the z4
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ZEE4KEVIN Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2003 BMW z4 3.0i S Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	hmm i agree with you.. but i really liked these rims ALOOTTT and i want them on my car and they are the right price here is a link to them please check it out and let me know if you think i can make them happen maybe even with rim spacers?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-BM...Q5fAccessories
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jra Captain 38 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	I'm not an expert on fitting 20's. If they were 19's I would tell you that you would have to be slammed on coilovers running -3 degrees of rear camber and run a stretched rear tire like 235/35/19's for the rear. I do know it will take a lot to make it work. I would keep looking unless you already have coilovers. this is a similar wheel with the correct offset http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
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WhoU4 First Lieutenant 21 Rep 352 Posts Drives: '05 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (0)	If you're going larger on the rims consider 19"s... In general 20"s are just too much rim on this car. I suppose I'll get slammed for that statement but take a look at some examples before you jump into the 20"s. __________________ OEM Strut Brace / UUC SSK / Zeck CDV / Clutch Stop / ZHP Shift Knob / Stubby Ant / Top Covers / Dinan K&N / M Seats / SP / PP
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jra Captain 38 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	I'm personally not a fan of 20's on the z4. I have seen a few caymans and boxsters that were able to pull them off. couple of links if you run 20's you will have to lower the car http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...0&highlight=x5 http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...s+supercharger
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