Will style 138 wheels fit? Looks?

84gearhead03 · 02-05-2020, 07:33 PM

I found some 17x7.5 et wheels off a 5 series. Will they fit. I just need one for a spare but eventually will buy a winter set of tires. Thoughts on looks and fit?

gdrien · 02-05-2020, 08:05 PM

Like those a lot! I'd been thinking about getting 138s to use as my winter wheels, but then got a great deal on four used aftermarket wheels with Blizzaks already mounted. It's too much hassle to change now.

No reason they shouldn't work fine on your 128.

84gearhead03 · 02-05-2020, 08:25 PM

Right on ty. I was worried about a wider wheel up front. I have a 128i sport with a staggered setup. I have a civic for winter weather and when the weather is rainy. I dont really need a winter set, but if I sell my civic Id buy a winter set

mackeroni · 02-05-2020, 08:52 PM

They look heavy to me. Just sayin'.

Peace... Mack

84gearhead03 · 02-12-2020, 06:53 PM

Ended up picking the wheels up havent mounted yet, but from my research 5 series cars with x drive habe similiar offset et 43 vs 47 hopefully close enough. I measured them from the front esge of the wheel to the mounting surface on the rotor and they are very close.....measured backwards because I didnt want to take the wheel off my car.

lab_rat · 02-14-2020, 02:47 PM

Can't wait to see how the wheels fit/look.

MAMSport · 02-29-2020, 05:16 PM

Just saw this thread. I'm curious whether you mounted the wheels yet. According to realoem, the style 138 wheel as used on an E60 528i has ET 20 which is way less than the E82 calls for. I also see that the 528 xi uses style 138 with ET 43, which should be somewhat suitable. Need to verify if the wheels are from a RWD or AWD version, I guess. The center bore is the same size on 5ers as 1/3 series, so no problem there!

84gearhead03 · 03-02-2020, 07:27 PM

I have not mounted yet. I just bought them to have a spare in the trunk. I'll have a tire this week and I'll test fit it. Later I may buy a set of winter tires.

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gdrien New Member 5 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kennebunk, Maine iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Porsche 718 Ca ... [0.00] 2009 BMW 135i conve ... [0.00]	Like those a lot! I'd been thinking about getting 138s to use as my winter wheels, but then got a great deal on four used aftermarket wheels with Blizzaks already mounted. It's too much hassle to change now. No reason they shouldn't work fine on your 128. __________________ 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman - Sapphire Blue/Black - 6M, SportChrono, 20" Carrera S wheels, PDLS, etc. SOLD 2009 135i (E88) - Alpine White/Coral Red - 6M, M-Sport /// package, BMW Performance Power Kit. (Only what's important, nothing that adds weight: no iDrive, no power seats, etc.)
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84gearhead03 New Member 12 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2012 Bmw 128i sport 6spd manua Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0)	Right on ty. I was worried about a wider wheel up front. I have a 128i sport with a staggered setup. I have a civic for winter weather and when the weather is rainy. I dont really need a winter set, but if I sell my civic Id buy a winter set
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mackeroni Former Opel GT Pilot 327 Rep 771 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, AW, CR, 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canton, OH USA iTrader: (0)	They look heavy to me. Just sayin'. Peace... Mack __________________ So, that's it. I am doomed. There is no patch, no methadone, no substitute. Curse you BMW. Curse you and your seamless power delivery. Curse the incredible sense of road feel. Curse the comfort, the luxury, the envious looks from the masses. I am... hopelessly addicted.
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84gearhead03 New Member 12 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2012 Bmw 128i sport 6spd manua Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0)	Ended up picking the wheels up havent mounted yet, but from my research 5 series cars with x drive habe similiar offset et 43 vs 47 hopefully close enough. I measured them from the front esge of the wheel to the mounting surface on the rotor and they are very close.....measured backwards because I didnt want to take the wheel off my car.
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MAMSport Second Lieutenant 87 Rep 263 Posts Drives: '13 128i M-Sport coupe Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: North Shore of MA iTrader: (1)	Just saw this thread. I'm curious whether you mounted the wheels yet. According to realoem, the style 138 wheel as used on an E60 528i has ET 20 which is way less than the E82 calls for. I also see that the 528 xi uses style 138 with ET 43, which should be somewhat suitable. Need to verify if the wheels are from a RWD or AWD version, I guess. The center bore is the same size on 5ers as 1/3 series, so no problem there! __________________ E9x M3 front & rear suspension arms; BMW Performance brakes upgraded to drilled rotors in rear; BMW performance shifter; BMW Performance Exhaust; Wave Trac LSD with modified 'nannies'; BMW Euro Intake box; BMW Aluminum Strut Tower bar; ECS front and rear sway bars; 3 stage intake with BPC software; BMW style 78, 17 x 8" wheels with Bridgestone RE 980AS 225/45-17 tires; Koni Special Active struts/shocks, E9x M3 RTABs.
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84gearhead03 New Member 12 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2012 Bmw 128i sport 6spd manua Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0)	I have not mounted yet. I just bought them to have a spare in the trunk. I'll have a tire this week and I'll test fit it. Later I may buy a set of winter tires.
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