M-Contour rims for e36....

[EuJax]

Hi guys, Like to ask if you guys know who is the manufacture for the M-Contour rims for e36? Thank you.

 

[bmwjackiee36]

I know it is made in italy but dun know manufacturer

 

[V-Man]

If not mistaken >> AT Italia manufactured them

 

[EuJax]

Thanks guys...will look up about AT Italia...just curious to find out who manufacture and design it. I think the M-Contour is quite out different from the other M rims.

Also, i notice mine is not staggered which one of my friend mentioned, is a winter setup. In fact myself am not sure if the rims are originally sold in sets of 4 same size or mix and match by previous owner. Am running on a 328i thus do not bother me to change to staggered as I think it does not have enough power to haul the 245/45/17 on rear....my humble opinion. Currently on 215/45/17 on all 4s....

 

[bmw7833]

Baureihe Modell Ausnahme Größe Einsatz Bereifung ET kg

3er E36​

außer M3 7,5x17
225/45R17

ET 41 10,13


7,5x17 vorne 225/45R17

ET 41 10,13


8,5x17 hinten 245/40R17

ET 41 10,65
M3
7x17 *
215/45R17

ET 41 10,00

Z3 E36​

Roadster 1.8/1.9
7,5x17
225/45R17

ET 41 10,13


7,5x17 vorne 225/45R17

ET 41 10,13


8,5x17 hinten 245/40R17

ET 41 10,65

 

[EuJax]

Thanks for the diagram BMW7833, although I dont fully understand it. I do not realise one piece is about 10kg! Or am I reading it wrong? LOL...thats pretty heavy!

Am not sure mine is 7 or 7.5....will check it out one day. Thanks again.

 

[bmw7833]

Just updated the correct one for the M contour..:4:

 

[alangbuana]

Checked mine, it's staggered M-Contour. I think Front 7J, Rear 7.5J...unable to see the actual, inner side of the rim .

 

[EuJax]

Couldnt find much info bout the manufacture...but anyway, I think it is a pretty old school design and suits the e36 pretty well even after 15 years now...

Another question is, what is the difference between the four different types of rims for e36 M3? M-Contour, M-Double Spoke I, M-Double Spoke II, w/ MOTORSPORT.....they all have their own beauty and I just wonder why they have so much variety those days then today's M3...






Regards

 

[machinehead]

M-Contour for sedan,M- Double Spoke 1 for coupe and Spoke II for M Evo 3.2.

 

[bmw7833]

There is a set for sale now in mudah.

http://www.mudah.my/BMW+M3+E36+Contour+Rims+Staggered-8718329.htm

 

[EuJax]

Price is reasonable looking at the condition, from photos of course....Can the 7j take 205/45 ?

 

[stig]

There is a set for sale now in mudah.

http://www.mudah.my/BMW+M3+E36+Contour+Rims+Staggered-8718329.htm

And gone! Am considering the rims as well but don't think I like staggered set up