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Tue Nov 29, 2005 4:04 am Post subject:
E39 wheels |
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This question/answer info has probably been beaten to death, so
apologies in advance for the re-hash:
I drive a 2002 E39 with the, IMO, ugly 16" wheels. I'd like to put
18" M5 wheels on this car, but I'm getting much conflicting info.
The dealer parts department tells me that the rear tire will shred on
the shock if I use the 9.5" M5 wheel, so he recommends putting the
front 8" size all around. I'd like to stagger, but don't want any
troubles down the road (no pun intended).
I've seen Italian replicas all over the Net. One dealer in particular
said there should (love that word) be no problems using his 9.5" M5
knock-off.
I'd like to hear some feedback from those here who are obviously more
knowledgeable than I. Thanks for any and all answers.
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SharkmanBMW
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Tue Nov 29, 2005 4:29 am Post subject:
Re: E39 wheels |
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why would they not work on the back ??? e39 is e39!
I say BS to the dealer telling you that.
BUT you never know.
On the e34, you can put up to 10" in the back (a 265 tire width), whether
it's a M5 or a 525!
My 540 is staggerred, i love it, but I would try hard to find OEM staggerred
wheels and not replicas if at all possible.. |
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Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:55 am Post subject:
Re: E39 wheels |
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On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:29:43 -0500, "SharkmanBMW" <1@1.com> wrote:
| Quote: | why would they not work on the back ??? e39 is e39!
I say BS to the dealer telling you that.
BUT you never know.
On the e34, you can put up to 10" in the back (a 265 tire width), whether
it's a M5 or a 525!
My 540 is staggerred, i love it, but I would try hard to find OEM staggerred
wheels and not replicas if at all possible..
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I'm definitely trying to find OEM wheels. I'll be calling BMWUSA for
some info to clear this up.
Thanks.
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Saintor
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Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:56 am Post subject:
Re: E39 wheels |
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I just bought one set of Italian 17" M68 replica on E-bay for winter use.
They look fine for 499$US.
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| Quote: | This question/answer info has probably been beaten to death, so
apologies in advance for the re-hash:
I drive a 2002 E39 with the, IMO, ugly 16" wheels. I'd like to put
18" M5 wheels on this car, but I'm getting much conflicting info.
The dealer parts department tells me that the rear tire will shred on
the shock if I use the 9.5" M5 wheel, so he recommends putting the
front 8" size all around. I'd like to stagger, but don't want any
troubles down the road (no pun intended).
I've seen Italian replicas all over the Net. One dealer in particular
said there should (love that word) be no problems using his 9.5" M5
knock-off.
I'd like to hear some feedback from those here who are obviously more
knowledgeable than I. Thanks for any and all answers. |
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Saintor
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Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:56 am Post subject:
Re: E39 wheels |
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I just bought one set of Italian 17" M68 replica on E-bay for winter use.
They look fine for 499$US.
<user@user.net> wrote in message
news:qcvmo1hle3ke4h048pucgdo8ehvoejgsh1@4ax.com...
| Quote: | This question/answer info has probably been beaten to death, so
apologies in advance for the re-hash:
I drive a 2002 E39 with the, IMO, ugly 16" wheels. I'd like to put
18" M5 wheels on this car, but I'm getting much conflicting info.
The dealer parts department tells me that the rear tire will shred on
the shock if I use the 9.5" M5 wheel, so he recommends putting the
front 8" size all around. I'd like to stagger, but don't want any
troubles down the road (no pun intended).
I've seen Italian replicas all over the Net. One dealer in particular
said there should (love that word) be no problems using his 9.5" M5
knock-off.
I'd like to hear some feedback from those here who are obviously more
knowledgeable than I. Thanks for any and all answers. |
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SharkmanBMW
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Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:14 am Post subject:
Re: E39 wheels |
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It's not the look, it's the weight and fragility, but at that $$ you can
just replace them when they bend! |
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John Carrier
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Sun Dec 04, 2005 6:39 pm Post subject:
Re: E39 wheels |
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"SharkmanBMW" <1@1.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | why would they not work on the back ??? e39 is e39!
I say BS to the dealer telling you that.
BUT you never know.
On the e34, you can put up to 10" in the back (a 265 tire width), whether
it's a M5 or a 525!
My 540 is staggerred, i love it, but I would try hard to find OEM
staggerred wheels and not replicas if at all possible..
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The M5 has different wheel well liners offering a little more room. How
about 18" style 42's?
R / John |
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