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Horsetan 
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 Posted: 06-September-2005 at 15:42 |
What, only a certain amount??? |
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Hiabboy
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Joined: 05-February-2005 Status: Offline Points: 325 |
Posted: 06-September-2005 at 18:04 |
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I have a confession to make, i know what they are because i have a set !, salted away in one of my sheds. I'm debating whether to fit them or the 16" BBS splits to my 745i (turbo), alas i need bolts as well. |
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Profit is more reasonable than justice.
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Drew540i
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Posted: 07-September-2005 at 17:33 |
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They are indeed from a Sith Ifrican 745i 24v. The
bolts you need are for the E12 M535i with the 14 x 7 'Competition' alloys as opposed to the stock 6.5 x 14. Also, the M635CSi steering wheel won't fit. 
Your '81 is an early E12 based car and the steering column and steering lock arrangement is totally different. The earlier steering lock engaged in a slot in the column shaft, that later ones (from around late 1984) engages in teeth in the steering wheel hub. It's worth remembering that virtually NOTHING from a later Post May '82 car (with the long rear bumper that goes all the way to the back arch) will fit your car. Everything is different - the engine, gearbox, suspension, brakes, bodyshell, electrics, trim...... The bits that swap over are: Bonnet, boot, front and rear screens, tail lights...er....nosecone...and....er.... I've just peed on your chips. Sorry. 
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Jimbob
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Joined: 27-July-2005 Location: Live: West Sussex - Work: Islington Status: Offline Points: 190 |
Posted: 07-September-2005 at 17:47 |
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Anyone want an M635 steering wheel?
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And so says Jimbob.
1981 635csi 81k miles. Will be fixed, but not by me. |
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Drew540i
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Posted: 07-September-2005 at 17:52 |
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The Sith Ifrican 745i had 16 inch rims, either 7 or 8
inches wide. The part number for the correct wheelbolts is 36 132 908 065. If these are hard to get, try 36 139 055 942 which are the M535i bolts for the 7 inch wide MOTORSPORT wheel (not Competition, sorry). |
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Drew540i
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Posted: 07-September-2005 at 17:54 |
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The steering wheel you want is the three spoke from
either the E12 M535i or the optional one for the E21 323i which I believe goes straight on - I guess Fritz Bitz are about the best source. Me? I like the old four spoke bus wheel!
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Horsetan
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Posted: 08-September-2005 at 04:47 |
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Yeah, alright so! |
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Jimbob
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Posted: 21-September-2005 at 12:29 |
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Thanks awfully for all the info boys, everything you've said has now been confirmed! Steering Wheel wont fit, and nuts are too short. A guy I work with used to be a tool maker for Bae, and has offered to make me the required nuts from scratch. Obviously I'm intrigued to find out what standard these might come out at, but I will be sure to let you know... |
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And so says Jimbob.
1981 635csi 81k miles. Will be fixed, but not by me. |
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timausten
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Joined: 17-August-2005 Location: Kent Status: Offline Points: 33 |
Posted: 22-September-2005 at 11:06 |
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Hi, Sorry but back to the orignal post, I have a tyre/wheel question does anyone know if the following would fit on my M635 1987 -
ET24 16"x8" with 225/40 on the front and 245/45 on the rear would there be any clearance problems etc ?
Thanks
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Sohlman
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Posted: 22-September-2005 at 11:13 |
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Wheels with that offset would fit at the rear (I think), but may need spacers at the front (I think). However the tyre aspect rato would be too small and so would put the speedo out. Good for acceleration bad for top speed and fuel economy. James |
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Horsetan
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Say Neigh to Gatsos Joined: 11-April-2003 Location: Please let it be Ireland Status: Offline Points: 6381 |
Posted: 22-September-2005 at 11:13 |
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Are you not allowed a test fit? 8x16 sounds like an Alpina alloy.... Edited by Horsetan |
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timausten
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Posted: 22-September-2005 at 15:39 |
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You do know your wheels ! But question sorted now I think, found some info on the web. |
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Horsetan
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Say Neigh to Gatsos Joined: 11-April-2003 Location: Please let it be Ireland Status: Offline Points: 6381 |
Posted: 22-September-2005 at 19:13 |
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No comment |
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timausten
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Joined: 17-August-2005 Location: Kent Status: Offline Points: 33 |
Posted: 05-October-2005 at 16:37 |
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Does anyone know if, 255/40/17 will fit my 6 ?
X2 255/40/17 X2 235/45/17 |
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Horsetan
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Posted: 05-October-2005 at 16:39 |
You are a glutton for punishment, so! 235/45/17 will fit 255/40/17 may give you rubbing issues in front..... |
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caley64
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Joined: 28-June-2005 Location: Highlands Status: Offline Points: 95 |
Posted: 06-October-2005 at 01:49 |
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I've got Alpinas on my M6. 8" x 16" on the back and 7" x 16" on the front (8" were too wide for the front) Still got the original wheels and 4 almost new TRX's for originality purposes. I also have another two 16" x 8" Alpinas, brand new with centre caps, if anyone is looking. Steve. |
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DAT 635
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Joined: 30-September-2005 Location: Tyne & Wear Status: Offline Points: 39 |
Posted: 06-October-2005 at 16:44 |
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My six had 240/45/ 415 all round & Ive just fitted 235/45/17 to the front & 255/40/17 to the rear & are having no problems at all.
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AndyS
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The Last of the Few Joined: 21-August-2003 Location: 55 � North Status: Offline Points: 1365 |
Posted: 06-October-2005 at 16:53 |
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235/45 x 17 has a taller sidewall height than a 255/40 x 17, that's why
I fitted 235/40's at the front & 255/40 x 17 at the rear.
A slightly nose down stance is preferable to slightly nose up if you want to keep high speed stability. |
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AndyS
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Jimbob
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Joined: 27-July-2005 Location: Live: West Sussex - Work: Islington Status: Offline Points: 190 |
Posted: 06-October-2005 at 16:59 |
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For looks as well, IMO. Its important to keep close to the original total hight for the speedo etc - but is that front or back? Edited by Jimbob |
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And so says Jimbob.
1981 635csi 81k miles. Will be fixed, but not by me. |
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AndyS
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The Last of the Few Joined: 21-August-2003 Location: 55 � North Status: Offline Points: 1365 |
Posted: 06-October-2005 at 17:07 |
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Taken from the diff I believe.
255/40 x 17 have the same rolling circumference as the 240/45 x 415 TRX's so I've kept one as a spare. Don't know the implications of having two different sized tyres on the rear with a lsd but I'd rather not find out. |
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AndyS
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