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nelson22
09-02-2006, 04:21 AM
hi just a quick question will some 3 series alloys fit onto my 1991 e34 5 series bmw they are off a 1993 3 series and will fit on the e36 and e46 thanks for any help

genphreak
09-02-2006, 04:35 AM
hi just a quick question will some 3 series alloys fit onto my 1991 e34 5 series bmw they are off a 1993 3 series and will fit on the e36 and e46 thanks for any helpNot generally, they have a different offset. You never see people do it, though Bimmer owners tend to be fairly conservative.

The again, BMW tend to make everything different in order to maximise the performance even the smallest amount. As a result trying out such 'mods' often costs time, money and nerves, seldom with a positive result. The stud pattern may be the same, but the hubs size may be different (as per e34-e39). Plenty of nice rims fit e34s though.

If you find out that an e36/46 rim fits an e34, be sure to let us know- as no doubt some others will say anyway... over to them!

jrobbo
09-02-2006, 07:57 AM
That's right, the offsets are very different. The offsets on the E34 are around 20mm, and the offsets on the E36 and E46 are anywhere between 38mm and 50mm, so I dount that you will even be able to get the wheels on, they will just foul with the suspension.

John

genphreak
09-02-2006, 10:08 AM
That's right, the offsets are very different. The offsets on the E34 are around 20mm, and the offsets on the E36 and E46 are anywhere between 38mm and 50mm, so I dount that you will even be able to get the wheels on, they will just foul with the suspension.

JohnSo a set of stockies running 195s might fit under the guards.... I love their cool, practical plastic wheels caps. And it wouldn't be bad for fuel economy either! :D