help e39 M5 wheels

emos325 · 05-04-2009, 09:24 PM

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ok so i think the e39 M5 wheels are sick. specially if you black out every other spoke. i think these would look awesome on the one series. question is what is there offset, i know they are 18" and 5X120, what can i do to make them fit the one, if a wheel spacer is needed what size size, does anyone know where i could find a dealer who would sell then. don't want to go into huge debt for custom wheels but i am thinking this is a possible set up? ideas on where to look and who to talk to? or should i just give up and get the breyton gts-r's?

fourtailpipes · 05-04-2009, 10:00 PM

5 series uses very low offsets. they wont work with a 1, unless you find replicas with MUCH higher offsets

Artmasterx · 05-04-2009, 10:47 PM

Your best bet would be to find a replica version made for the 3-series, since the offset will likely be doable. Also, I believe the e39 uses a larger bore size, so you also need centering rings.

I was considering these at one point... here is a crude photoshop. See this thread:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215041

emos325 · 05-05-2009, 05:51 AM

wow thx artmasterx and fourtail pipes! i know factory replica wheels has some or had, their website doesn't show them now. Hmmm, what about the wheel spacer and longer threaded bolts? bad for the cv joints or bolts easier to break off?

Artmasterx · 05-05-2009, 07:03 AM

Since the OEM wheels are a 20mm offset, running a spacer would only makes things worse. For example, a 50mm offset wheel and a 10mm spacers equals a net 40 mm offset.

You are really not going to be able to run anything much less than a 40mm offset without the risk of rubbing.

I am not really sure where you can pick up replicas like that anymore. Maybe on eBay?

SlickShift · 05-05-2009, 10:23 AM

And I'm pretty sure E39 5-series have a unique hub, so most of their wheels don't work on other cars.

emos325 · 05-05-2009, 07:00 PM

well what about e46 m3 wheels or those Evol wheels, do those have an offset i can use? and are they painted diff colors from that manufacter(sp?)

fourtailpipes · 05-06-2009, 08:26 AM

e46 m3 front wheels will work. they have a 47mm offset, so the fit is good. the only downside is that they're narrow. E46 M3 OEM 18", 19", ZCP or CSL fronts would all work.

emos325 · 05-11-2009, 07:47 AM

sweet thanks fourtailpipes!

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emos325 Streifenden Komet 9 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 525i was a 325is Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft.Myers/Orlando Fl iTrader: (0) Garage List 95' and what was a ... [0.00]	help e39 M5 wheels ok so i think the e39 M5 wheels are sick. specially if you black out every other spoke. i think these would look awesome on the one series. question is what is there offset, i know they are 18" and 5X120, what can i do to make them fit the one, if a wheel spacer is needed what size size, does anyone know where i could find a dealer who would sell then. don't want to go into huge debt for custom wheels but i am thinking this is a possible set up? ideas on where to look and who to talk to? or should i just give up and get the breyton gts-r's? __________________ "Drive like you live" CFBA:rocks: 335i will be the new turner car for this decade! If it's a bimmer, it's badass. It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow; F- That just go to driving school and you can do both. Last edited by emos325; 05-04-2009 at 09:50 PM.. Reason: picture
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fourtailpipes Major 111 Rep 1,338 Posts Drives: the ladies crazy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: , Location, Location! iTrader: (0)	5 series uses very low offsets. they wont work with a 1, unless you find replicas with MUCH higher offsets
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Artmasterx Captain 46 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Volvo V70R [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	Your best bet would be to find a replica version made for the 3-series, since the offset will likely be doable. Also, I believe the e39 uses a larger bore size, so you also need centering rings. I was considering these at one point... here is a crude photoshop. See this thread: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215041 __________________ Current: 2007 335i sedan Alpine White \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Comfort Access FORMERLY: 128i coupe Alpine White \| Sports Package \| Black Leather
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emos325 Streifenden Komet 9 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 525i was a 325is Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft.Myers/Orlando Fl iTrader: (0) Garage List 95' and what was a ... [0.00]	wow thx artmasterx and fourtail pipes! i know factory replica wheels has some or had, their website doesn't show them now. Hmmm, what about the wheel spacer and longer threaded bolts? bad for the cv joints or bolts easier to break off? __________________ "Drive like you live" CFBA:rocks: 335i will be the new turner car for this decade! If it's a bimmer, it's badass. It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow; F- That just go to driving school and you can do both.
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Artmasterx Captain 46 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Volvo V70R [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	Since the OEM wheels are a 20mm offset, running a spacer would only makes things worse. For example, a 50mm offset wheel and a 10mm spacers equals a net 40 mm offset. You are really not going to be able to run anything much less than a 40mm offset without the risk of rubbing. I am not really sure where you can pick up replicas like that anymore. Maybe on eBay? __________________ Current: 2007 335i sedan Alpine White \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Comfort Access FORMERLY: 128i coupe Alpine White \| Sports Package \| Black Leather
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SlickShift Lieutenant Colonel 323 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: '11 BMW E90 M3 ZCP, '21 X5 ZMP Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (7)	And I'm pretty sure E39 5-series have a unique hub, so most of their wheels don't work on other cars. __________________ -Nick 2018 BMW 440i - M Sport, Exec Glacier Silver Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Retired: '00 323i, '06 325Ci, '09 135i, '06 Z4M Roadster, '93 525i, '76 2002, '14 X1, '14 M235i, '16 X4, '16 435i
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emos325 Streifenden Komet 9 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 525i was a 325is Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft.Myers/Orlando Fl iTrader: (0) Garage List 95' and what was a ... [0.00]	well what about e46 m3 wheels or those Evol wheels well what about e46 m3 wheels or those Evol wheels, do those have an offset i can use? and are they painted diff colors from that manufacter(sp?) __________________ "Drive like you live" CFBA:rocks: 335i will be the new turner car for this decade! If it's a bimmer, it's badass. It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow; F- That just go to driving school and you can do both.
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fourtailpipes Major 111 Rep 1,338 Posts Drives: the ladies crazy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: , Location, Location! iTrader: (0)	e46 m3 front wheels will work. they have a 47mm offset, so the fit is good. the only downside is that they're narrow. E46 M3 OEM 18", 19", ZCP or CSL fronts would all work.
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emos325 Streifenden Komet 9 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 525i was a 325is Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft.Myers/Orlando Fl iTrader: (0) Garage List 95' and what was a ... [0.00]	sweet thanks fourtailpipes!
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