bmw wheels???
bmw wheels??? any one running bmw wheels out there, i see on some ebay wheels that bmw wheels are the same lug and come in diecent wheel styles kinda cheap and i was just wandering if any one is using those or what back spacing to look for for new wheels ..thanks alot for the help!
Offsets are usually way different. E46 M3 factory offset is around 47mm up front, 26mm in the rear.
And besides the different offsets, the bolt pattern is not 100% the same.
TA/Camaro = 5x120.7
BMW = 5x120
There have been failures, even on this site. Not sure if the threads are still in the archives. Take it for what it's worth.
And besides the different offsets, the bolt pattern is not 100% the same.
TA/Camaro = 5x120.7
BMW = 5x120
There have been failures, even on this site. Not sure if the threads are still in the archives. Take it for what it's worth.
you will need to drill them out a little.. the .4-.7 does make a difference when trying to get them on.. no biggy though.. i used to have ACschnitzer wheels on my 3rdgen.. looked badass.. dont remember the offset though
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My wheels are BMW bolt pattern, f-body offset.
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lol that would have been bad ***.....but thanks i was just curious b/c im thinkin about a set of street tires just wanted to know my options ..thanks, and if you got pics of your 4th gen on bmw wheels throw um up!
I recently started a thread about BMW rims. Check it out.
Besides the bolt circle being different the hub size is different. Our cars use hubcentric rims and so do BMW, but the sizes are different. This may make it difficult to get the wheels centered properly. The beemer hubs are larger so you can probably get some ring adapters to help center them up. I have a link to a place that sells them somewhere, but I don't think they are going to be a perfect match.
BTW, anyone running the evo rims are using BMW rims as they are all 5x120. A lot of folks are running them.
Most offsets for our cars are in the 35-45mm range and that is pretty close to most BMW rims as well. I have seen a few that were like 15-20mm so those would stick out too far. There's a sticky above that is a picture that shows the various rim diameters and offsets for the front and rear, use it as a guide.
On another note, I've contacted a few BMW rim sellers on ebay that are selling the staggered 8.5 and 9.5 rims and most said they could break up the set and sell 4 of the 9.5 if I wanted. You can also search for vette and GTO rims.
Your typical BMW is only going to fit a 9.5 in the rear at the most anyway with a 255 tire so I doubt there's going to be any 10-10.5 rims available.
Besides the bolt circle being different the hub size is different. Our cars use hubcentric rims and so do BMW, but the sizes are different. This may make it difficult to get the wheels centered properly. The beemer hubs are larger so you can probably get some ring adapters to help center them up. I have a link to a place that sells them somewhere, but I don't think they are going to be a perfect match.
BTW, anyone running the evo rims are using BMW rims as they are all 5x120. A lot of folks are running them.
Most offsets for our cars are in the 35-45mm range and that is pretty close to most BMW rims as well. I have seen a few that were like 15-20mm so those would stick out too far. There's a sticky above that is a picture that shows the various rim diameters and offsets for the front and rear, use it as a guide.
On another note, I've contacted a few BMW rim sellers on ebay that are selling the staggered 8.5 and 9.5 rims and most said they could break up the set and sell 4 of the 9.5 if I wanted. You can also search for vette and GTO rims.
Your typical BMW is only going to fit a 9.5 in the rear at the most anyway with a 255 tire so I doubt there's going to be any 10-10.5 rims available.
