CSL Wheel Details on my Goat
06-04-2010, 09:25 PM
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CSL Wheel Details on my Goat After a few requests, here is some info regarding BMW CSL replicas on the GTO and some Pontiac center caps that people with other wheels may be able to use.
Here they are on my PBM
Wheels are the HyperSilver 18" Velocity Motoring (velocity007) staggered wheels for use with E46 (8.5"with +40 offset front, 9.5" with +45 offset rear.
I got mine here...
http://www.modbargains.com/product.a...id=velocity007
It is best to call to make sure you specify that you would like centercaps to go with that since these are an option from some vendors. They are a little extra but not much. Remove the trim ring, toss the BMW emblem that comes with them, reinstall the outer trim ring and affix some Bonneville GXP 18" wheel centercaps (GM# 09597567). The diameter is slightly different, so the tabs on the back need to be ground or cut off of the GM part and then attached to the centercap for this wheel using a two-part epoxy or other strong adhesive. It almost centers itself if you leave the original outer trim piece on it fits so well.
The hub diameter in the center of the wheel is slightly larger than the stock wheel. Many have been able to center the wheel up by snugging all the lugs up evenly and been fine - others have noted a vibration. CSiJason makes hubcentric rings out of billet instead of the plastic some have available, you just have to provide the hub bore diameter of the wheel to him (72.6mm in this case).
Existing lug nuts fit and the factory covers look good I think - if you want to use chrome aftermarket, make sure you find a set for the GTO. The standard BMW type that are available for this wheel go into a threaded hole - they are not a nut that fits on the wheel stud like we have.
You will likely have to roll the lip of the rear fenders like I did to fit the 275's and address the lowered suspension but that may not be an issue if you go with 265's, haven't dropped it or have bags. Tire choice can play into this as well. I have since found that some tires are a bit wider than others, so a wide shoulder that acts as a rim protector may increase the risk of rub...I had to roll my rear fender lip further after chewing up some F1 A/S's.
One other thing ... there isn't much clearance around the lug nut on mine - use a regular socket to keep from marking up the paint. Thick wall impact sockets can be an issue, so I keep a socket in the car for the tire shop.
Some work but good rewards - hope someone finds the info useful
Here they are on my PBM
Wheels are the HyperSilver 18" Velocity Motoring (velocity007) staggered wheels for use with E46 (8.5"with +40 offset front, 9.5" with +45 offset rear.
I got mine here...
http://www.modbargains.com/product.a...id=velocity007
It is best to call to make sure you specify that you would like centercaps to go with that since these are an option from some vendors. They are a little extra but not much. Remove the trim ring, toss the BMW emblem that comes with them, reinstall the outer trim ring and affix some Bonneville GXP 18" wheel centercaps (GM# 09597567). The diameter is slightly different, so the tabs on the back need to be ground or cut off of the GM part and then attached to the centercap for this wheel using a two-part epoxy or other strong adhesive. It almost centers itself if you leave the original outer trim piece on it fits so well.
The hub diameter in the center of the wheel is slightly larger than the stock wheel. Many have been able to center the wheel up by snugging all the lugs up evenly and been fine - others have noted a vibration. CSiJason makes hubcentric rings out of billet instead of the plastic some have available, you just have to provide the hub bore diameter of the wheel to him (72.6mm in this case).
Existing lug nuts fit and the factory covers look good I think - if you want to use chrome aftermarket, make sure you find a set for the GTO. The standard BMW type that are available for this wheel go into a threaded hole - they are not a nut that fits on the wheel stud like we have.
You will likely have to roll the lip of the rear fenders like I did to fit the 275's and address the lowered suspension but that may not be an issue if you go with 265's, haven't dropped it or have bags. Tire choice can play into this as well. I have since found that some tires are a bit wider than others, so a wide shoulder that acts as a rim protector may increase the risk of rub...I had to roll my rear fender lip further after chewing up some F1 A/S's.
One other thing ... there isn't much clearance around the lug nut on mine - use a regular socket to keep from marking up the paint. Thick wall impact sockets can be an issue, so I keep a socket in the car for the tire shop.
Some work but good rewards - hope someone finds the info useful
Last edited by somethingelse; 06-06-2010 at 09:31 PM. Reason: correct part number
