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The E46 hub bore is the same as the X3, 72.5 mm.

The E70 hub bore is 74 mm. So no, they won't fit, even if they were the correct offset, cleared the brake rotors, and were strong enough.
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The E46 hub bore is the same as the X3, 72.5 mm.

The E70 hub bore is 74 mm. So no, they won't fit, even if they were the correct offset, cleared the brake rotors, and were strong enough.
Good. That's cleared up that silly idea.
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The E46 hub bore is the same as the X3, 72.5 mm.

The E70 hub bore is 74 mm. So no, they won't fit, even if they were the correct offset, cleared the brake rotors, and were strong enough.
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-related-...4mm-72-5m.html

actually it can, but will the brakes clear?
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