E46 M3 CSL Wheel Alternatives

[jayemm89]

Hi all

I've got my E46 M3, it's currently wearing a set of CSL reps. I'm not fond of replicas, and was going to buy a genuine set - or possibly some BBS CH-Rs.

I was wondering, anyone got any other ideas for good wheels? 19s I guess, need to fit without crazy spacers or anything.

I am just keen on seeing ideas beyond the usual CSL-style!

[adbett]

I'm hoping to buy my first E46 M3 next week so have been spending a lot of time looking at classifieds - a good way to see lots of options although mainly BMW.

You could also look at CM wheels website - although they are mostly all reps, they have a big selection of styles that might inspire you to then look up the official versions

If you're looking to sell your reps I might be interested by the way if I buy this car next week!

[joema]

I run OEM 18"s on mine.

Plenty of wheels to choose. Have a scan through readers rides either on here or other forums or even google images.

[warsteiner///M3]

apex arc-8
similar to csl's, but a little sexier...in my eyes

[jayemm89]

I was looking at ARC-8s, unfortunately once I've shipped them here they're more than a BBS. My current feeling is BBS CH-R

[Cactussed]

There's s plenty on M3Cutters. Go have a look.
I've got 19in BBS CH-R reps on mine and like them, however am probably going to stick some 18s on there.

Popular choices seem to be:
CSL style wheels
Apex ARC-8
BBS CH-R
BBS RC
Enkei NT-03
TE37s
E90 M3 18s

Various others but that's the main lot I see.

[MattOz]

I've had lots of different styles on my M3's over the years. Do like the E9* M3 18's. The front offset is more aggressive, which fills the arch better IMO

[MattOz]

And these were on a different M3 I owned. Note that this car is standard ride height, whereas my CS was on H&R springs.


BBS CH's 19"





OEM 18's

[jayemm89]

Hmmm...

My car must be lowered... nowhere near as much clearance as these pictures.

Actually, nevermind. It looks about right - my driveway is slightly sloped which is obviously loading up the front suspension slightly.

Edited by jayemm89 on Saturday 13th February 16:29

[custardkid]

i got my Genuine CSLs here:

http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/bmw_alloy_wheels/...
they are quoting £1400 for the narrower CS and £1600 for the CSLs