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NielsGalan
08-23-2005, 01:40 AM
These rims are from an E39. I know I need hub centric rings, but could there be any other issues to worry about? Shimmy, wheels sticking out the side of the car, wheels rubbing against the inside of the wheel well???

17 inch, 235 wide.

Thanks,
Niels
genphreak
08-23-2005, 02:12 AM
I think they fit, I think you can get rub on the front with 245s, but not necessarily. :) GP A few people in the US have them- I think Lowell has them.
Paul in NZ
08-23-2005, 02:48 AM
ALL 5 series share the same offset pcd and bolt pattern.They are the fabled style fives and 235 wide tyres are just right.Do it.......and you may approach the pinnacle of e34-ness
https://home.insightbb.com/~england31/2003_Car_Show.jpg
NielsGalan
08-23-2005, 05:35 AM
Thanks for the input! These are my favourite E34 wheels in the world. Just wondering if this specific model will fit. The do! Happy. happy happy.

Niels
brodee
08-23-2005, 08:27 AM
If you get them make a trip to Babies-R-Us and get a few bottle brushes to clean them with :D
Qube
08-23-2005, 10:33 AM
If you thought the 15" baskets were hard to keep clean... :)
uscharalph
08-24-2005, 05:39 PM
ALL 5 series share the same offset pcd and bolt pattern.They are the fabled style fives and 235 wide tyres are just right.Do it.......and you may approach the pinnacle of e34-ness
https://home.insightbb.com/~england31/2003_Car_Show.jpg
Are those staggered Paul? I love those rims.
///M Dynasty
08-24-2005, 09:20 PM
Yes with hubcentric spacers.
Gayle
08-24-2005, 09:51 PM
Besides being a drop dead gorgeous rim, I dig the way that my brain interprets the style 5 pattern two different ways.

Sometimes they look like a repeating tear shape pattern to me.

Sometimes they look like a set of repeating YYYYY.

What do they look like to other people?
bullyd
08-24-2005, 09:56 PM
style 5s lol
Gayle
08-24-2005, 10:05 PM
There used to be a fab sit that had pictures of all the wheels and a little write up about each one. BMW busted them and made them take it down.

The busted site gives a a link to a site which appears to be german--not that I can tell for sure. You can still see most of the pics and numbers but not read about them unless you you read that language.


http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/
Jay 535i
08-24-2005, 10:49 PM
Is the Style 5 really a two-piece rim, or does it just look like one?

Any reason to ever take the two pieces apart?
Kalevera
08-24-2005, 10:54 PM
The one piece of advice I'll offer on fitting wheels with hubcentrics is...

BUY NEW TIRES when the wheels are mounted, and it probably wouldn't hurt to get an alignment while you're at it!

The Kumho 712s that were included (used) with my style 5's have done about 7,000 miles on the car and they suck worse every day. Feathering, flat spotted, and nasty, they're now responsible for a slight 55 to 60mph shimmy. Swapping in a set of E34 540i wheels with new tires eliminated all noise and ride discomforts, leaving me to hear my transmission whine.

While they might be good when bought new and used on the same car; I've confirmed with other owners under similar circumstances that they're just not up to par.

Get new tires, new aluminum hubcentric rings, and everything should be copacetic. That is, unless the wheels are bent to begin with.


best, whit
brodee
08-24-2005, 11:12 PM
Is the Style 5 really a two-piece rim, or does it just look like one?

Any reason to ever take the two pieces apart?

Real 2 piece. Couple of reasons. If you wanted to refinish them or paint the centers. Or if you want to change offset or rim width, you can keep the same center.
uscharalph
08-25-2005, 12:30 AM
There used to be a fab sit that had pictures of all the wheels and a little write up about each one. BMW busted them and made them take it down.

The busted site gives a a link to a site which appears to be german--not that I can tell for sure. You can still see most of the pics and numbers but not read about them unless you you read that language.


http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/
So if I'm interpreting this linked site right they make style 5 rims in 8 x 17 for 235/45R17 ET 20 which I could put on the front of my E34 (without hubcentric rings?) and 9 x 17 for 255/40R17 ET 22 which I could put on the rears?
Paul in NZ
08-25-2005, 02:23 AM
they dont have to be staggered they can be had in 17 x 8 all round....i wouldnt get anything else personally


Are those staggered Paul? I love those rims.

the pic of the m5 is JR,s car
uscharalph
08-25-2005, 11:03 AM
they dont have to be staggered they can be had in 17 x 8 all round....i wouldnt get anything else personally



the pic of the m5 is JR,s car
Really, I like the look staggering adds, but then again I thought yours were. Something to consider.