BBS CH offset question

**alexk** · 20-09-2009, 03:25 PM

Hi guys,

An urgent question.
I am looking at a set of BBS CH wheels.
8.5 x 19 ET35 and 9.5 x 19 ET40

Do you think the offset is ok for the CSL ?

Thank you please.

phat///M3 · 20-09-2009, 08:02 PM

Offset is fine but you will need spacers in the rear for the wheels to sit flush as with ET40 they will be right in the wheel arches.

BBS CH fitment for the e46 M3 is generally 8.5 x 19 ET35 and 10 x 19 ET 20.

OEM 9.5 x 19 rears have an ET of 27 so technically the CHs you are looking at will site 13mm further inside the arches when compared to the OEM wheels (which arent flush to begin with).

Hope that helps.

Bealo · 20-09-2009, 08:15 PM

I use the CH in the sizes stated by Phat M3 and the rears fill the arches fine but i use 10mm spacers on the front

phat///M3 · 01-10-2009, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bealo

I use the CH in the sizes stated by Phat M3 and the rears fill the arches fine but i use 10mm spacers on the front

Do you run spacers on your OEM wheels too? As they sit in a lot further when compared to the CHs.

Bealo · 01-10-2009, 05:46 PM

I run 10mm spacers all round with the standard CSL rims but take the rears off when using the BBS CH

phat///M3 · 01-10-2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bealo

I run 10mm spacers all round with the standard CSL rims but take the rears off when using the BBS CH

OK thanks, which brand are you using, any comments on them? I need to get some spacers for the CSL wheels.

Bealo · 01-10-2009, 09:11 PM

Not sure the make but i bought them from Thorney Motorsport

**shimmy** · 01-10-2009, 09:15 PM

Eibach hubcentric spacers are pretty much the standard to get with a set of long bolts to suit the extra depth.

**glendog74** · 01-10-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bealo

Not sure the make but i bought them from Thorney Motorsport

Me too - i chucked the box but they are sold under the 'KW' branding but did'nt appear to be that when they turned up. Look and work fine though.

I run 10mm on rears and 12mm Eibach on the fronts.

phat///M3 · 02-10-2009, 09:03 PM

Thanks guys will look into them.

20-09-2009, 03:25 PM	#1
alexk Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,785 Casino cash: $29948	BBS CH offset question Hi guys, An urgent question. I am looking at a set of BBS CH wheels. 8.5 x 19 ET35 and 9.5 x 19 ET40 Do you think the offset is ok for the CSL ? Thank you please. __________________ www.clubcsl.com - I am a BMW Motorsport fan ! My youtube channel is here

20-09-2009, 08:02 PM	#2
phat///M3 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 946 Casino cash: $4049	Offset is fine but you will need spacers in the rear for the wheels to sit flush as with ET40 they will be right in the wheel arches. BBS CH fitment for the e46 M3 is generally 8.5 x 19 ET35 and 10 x 19 ET 20. OEM 9.5 x 19 rears have an ET of 27 so technically the CHs you are looking at will site 13mm further inside the arches when compared to the OEM wheels (which arent flush to begin with). Hope that helps. __________________ ///M3 CB/BLK Alcantara ~ OEM BABY ~ H&R ¦ Brembo ¦ Eisenmann ¦ CSL Bootlid ¦ CSL Interior ¦ CSL Diffuser ¦ CSL Bumper ¦ CSL Wheels ¦ AC Schnitzer ¦ Rogue Engineering ¦ Recaro

02-10-2009, 09:03 PM	#10
phat///M3 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 946 Casino cash: $4049	Thanks guys will look into them. __________________ ///M3 CB/BLK Alcantara ~ OEM BABY ~ H&R ¦ Brembo ¦ Eisenmann ¦ CSL Bootlid ¦ CSL Interior ¦ CSL Diffuser ¦ CSL Bumper ¦ CSL Wheels ¦ AC Schnitzer ¦ Rogue Engineering ¦ Recaro

20-09-2009, 08:15 PM	#3
Bealo Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 2,540 Casino cash: $12738	I use the CH in the sizes stated by Phat M3 and the rears fill the arches fine but i use 10mm spacers on the front

01-10-2009, 05:46 PM	#5
Bealo Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 2,540 Casino cash: $12738	I run 10mm spacers all round with the standard CSL rims but take the rears off when using the BBS CH

01-10-2009, 09:11 PM	#7
Bealo Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 2,540 Casino cash: $12738	Not sure the make but i bought them from Thorney Motorsport

01-10-2009, 09:15 PM	#8
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Eibach hubcentric spacers are pretty much the standard to get with a set of long bolts to suit the extra depth.