Maximum Offset? 90 535i? ET30 okay? or No?
Ok, I am sure this has been discussed, I just can't find exactly what I am looking for?
I know that 90 535I factory Rim offset I believe is 20MM, I have seen a lot of rims that are 15mm. I have a nice set of rims that I am looking at that the guy claims he had on his 5er and from the back he read ET30, of which I believe is 30mm offset...I thought that 3 series are 35MM + for offset? Would 30mm offset work? Is that better or worse than 20MM....
Any advise would be great...if it matters these rims are 7.5" wide...
Thanks...
you can mount any BMW 5/6/7/8 series wheels...
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Originally Posted by Guelphguy
Which I assume that 20MM is the max for the e34? Is 30mm too much?
...on the e34 with no problem except the e39 5 series which needs hub centric rings. The e39 is the odd ball with a 74.1mm wheel hub...whereas all the other 5/6/7/8 series have a 72.5mm wheel hub. The offsets of these wheels range between 10mm- 26mm. Going beyond 26mm you will need to look at buying wheel spacers. The wheel offset of the 3 series will not fit correctly and wheel spacers would be needed at the offsets they have.
I would suggest to steer clear of wheel offsets that high...but in the end...it's your call.
If you go to the online parts database http://www.realoem.com/bmw ... you can input generic data for a 5/6/7/8 series and click on the WHEEL (maingroup) to get the wheel offset and diameter etc. for the BMW OE wheels for those models.
there's no debating...you must mount different tires on the e38 16" Style 5 wheel
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Originally Posted by Dash01
...So, I'm now debating whether to try other tires on the 16"/23mm offset basketweaves, or sell the set and start with something else.
...the e38 Style 5 (Basket Weave) came mounted with 235/60/16 tires. This tire is too wide for your e34 with a 23mm offset 16" wheel. Your e34 came with 15" wheels mounted with 225/60/15 tires. To use the e38 16" wheel you'll need to change the tire to a 225/55/16 or smaller. Any thing bigger will rub. :D
I use my e38's old wheels on my e34 Touring and I have 225/55/16 snow tires mounted on them with no problem. http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...05_43_full.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...05_44_full.jpg