E39 wheel offsets or do E39 wheels fit E36 cars?

[B19GRR]

Hi all,

Been carelessly browsing ebay and fancy swapping my current alloys which are a bit dinged for some undinged versions. I've got the 16"x7j 5 double spoke alloys on my 96 325 TDS Touring. I quite like the look of the 7 spoke alloys from the E46 but was also wondering if I could fit 5 series wheels? The offset of my current wheel is 46mm I believe, are the 5 series wheels different?

Also just to set my mind at rest will E46 wheels fit an E36?

Cheers,
Rob

[XM5ER]

AFAIK e46 wheels fit no probs, but e39s wont come near, which is a bummer because I really like the 17" M paralels you can gey for it.

This is only what I have read elsewhere so dont take it as gospel.

[m-five]

Sorry, but they're completely different offsets.

The 5-series are around ET20 while the 3-series is ET40 (give or take a few mm each way).

[B19GRR]

Thanks Gents,

Kinda had the feeling that it wouldn't be that simple!

Cheers,
Rob