E23 wheels

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   Hello 
Am still looking for wheels for my E23 I believe E30 have wrong offset.
Which BMW 14 or 15 inch wheels fit E23?
Thanks

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Indian Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 29-March-2009 Status: Offline Points: 78	Post Options Post Reply Quote Indian Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: E23 wheels Posted: 08-August-2009 at 15:09
	Hello Am still looking for wheels for my E23 I believe E30 have wrong offset. Which BMW 14 or 15 inch wheels fit E23? Thanks

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bigtelbmw Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Advanced Newbie Joined: 22-March-2005 Location: Northumberland ENGLAND Status: Offline Points: 36	Post Options Post Reply Quote bigtelbmw Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08-September-2009 at 14:57
	Hi I fitted E39 wheels. 16" roulette but only with 225 x 50 x 16. I have just bought cheap ones off ebay but these were 225 x 55 x 16 and the fronts had to be fitted with spacers, something I do not approve of. So I now have SEVEN E39 alloys with duff tyres. Perhaps you can get 225 x 50 x 16 tyres cheap? Terry

Indian Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 29-March-2009 Status: Offline Points: 78	Post Options Post Reply Quote Indian Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09-September-2009 at 12:03
	Hello I think 55 profile tyres will thump and bang to much, it's the main thing I don't like about modern cars. My pub car is a Y plate Nissan Primera and have just fitted 65 instead of 60 and it gives a smoother ride and just as responsive and less chance in bending the rims our badly maintained roads. One alloy wheel has a dent. I agree, I would not use wheel spacers and I assume longer wheel studs. I like to keep my cars standard, less problems. Is any one breaking an E23 in the Sheffield, Doncaster,Nottingham area? Am looking for some small parts

bigtelbmw Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Advanced Newbie Joined: 22-March-2005 Location: Northumberland ENGLAND Status: Offline Points: 36	Post Options Post Reply Quote bigtelbmw Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09-September-2009 at 12:18
	The original wheel and tyre arrangement were the metric or 14 inch steel rims both on 55 profile. So I am getting a smoother ride and it is really an improvement over the 50's. The E30 had 4 stud wheels except the M3 so try for wheels off a 5 series or 6 series. Tons on Ebay.

Indian Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 29-March-2009 Status: Offline Points: 78	Post Options Post Reply Quote Indian Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09-September-2009 at 16:10
	Hello The metric wheels may have been 55 profile, according info I have 14 inch were 195 -70, same as E3. My car is fitted with 205 -70. May be not very responsive after all it's a cruiser not a sports car. Nigel

bmw1066 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II GOOD OLD E23 Joined: 16-January-2005 Location: West Sussex Nr Brighton Status: Offline Points: 1095	Post Options Post Reply Quote bmw1066 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14-September-2009 at 21:41
	I have e39 sport rim's on my 86 e23 255 40 17 rear and 225 45 17 on the front, drives spot on and looks great, no rubbing grinding off any sorts. on the 82 e23 I have 255 45 17's from a e34. for the more vintage look you can get the 15" BBS from a e34 I had 225 55 15's I think on a e28.
	Mark 735 se 1982 RED BARON A E23 is for life not just for x-mas BMW e34 530 v8 Sport kit Spelling always Bad