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warren

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Topic: E39 ALLOYS
Posted: 14-May-2004 at 13:36

I NEED HELP IN UPGRADING MY ALLOYS FROM ROULETTE STYLE 16", I HAVE A 2000 MODEL 523I SE AUTO IVE BEEN LOOKING AT REPLICAS FROM http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/ THE ALLOYS THAT I LIKE ARE M5 18" WITH UNIROYAL 235/40/18 TIRES,STYLE 95 IN 18",NEW5 SERIES IN 18" AND 37 PARELLEL IN 18" ALL WITH UNIROYAL RUBBER 235/40/18 ALSO WOULD A 18" ALLOY FIT IN THE SPARE WHEEL WELL AND WOULD I BE ABLE TO USE THE SAME WHEEL BOLTS/STUDS THAT ARE IN THE ORIGINAL WHEEL

ALL THE ABOVE ALLOYS ARE IN A SET OF 5 ALL UNDER �1100

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T.J.

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Posted: 18-May-2004 at 16:44

Sorry Warren! Sometimes a Q comes along and ya get no answers but a load of views of it - I had a query only a month ago & I don't think anyone gave a response... *sniff* But by & large I've had nowt but help forom everyone so don't judge too harshly just yet!

I think there was a thread recently that covered most of what you are looking for...

I suppose which alloy you select is entirely down to personal taste - they're all fine wheels.

If you're a club member this months Straight 6 mag has all the info on tyre sizes - if you're 205/60 16" at the mo (I'm guessing) then a safe bet is 215/40 17" and 225/40 18"- 235/40s will mean that the diameter will be slightly larger and so will alter your gearing slightly. I'm only guessing as I've an E34 but that size should fit into the wheel well at a squeeze with height being as much an issue as diameter.

well, that's my 2 cents! Anyone else car to add to it?

Mazda 6 MPS
S1 Elise 135 Sport
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i

T.J.

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Posted: 18-May-2004 at 16:47

p.s. Usually the set of wheels will come with studs to suit, so I wouldn't worry about re-using the originals - keep a set in the car for the spare wheel though if you only buy 4 wheels.

Mazda 6 MPS
S1 Elise 135 Sport
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i

e34m5

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Posted: 18-May-2004 at 16:50

E39 uses exactly the same tyre sizes as the E34 so 235 40 18 would be perfect or even 245 40 18 would be fine, it is quiet common to fit 19" wheels to a E39 in which case you would need 245 35 19 Tyres. You could also go for a wider rear wheel 9" or 10" in which case you would need a 255/35/18 265/35/18 or 275/30/18 Check Here for a usefull tyre size calculator, you can put your original tyre size in and work out the appropriate tyre size for a larger wheel.

Miles

1991 525i Sport Manual

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warren Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14-May-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 5	Topic: E39 ALLOYS Posted: 14-May-2004 at 13:36
	I NEED HELP IN UPGRADING MY ALLOYS FROM ROULETTE STYLE 16", I HAVE A 2000 MODEL 523I SE AUTO IVE BEEN LOOKING AT REPLICAS FROM http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/ THE ALLOYS THAT I LIKE ARE M5 18" WITH UNIROYAL 235/40/18 TIRES,STYLE 95 IN 18",NEW5 SERIES IN 18" AND 37 PARELLEL IN 18" ALL WITH UNIROYAL RUBBER 235/40/18 ALSO WOULD A 18" ALLOY FIT IN THE SPARE WHEEL WELL AND WOULD I BE ABLE TO USE THE SAME WHEEL BOLTS/STUDS THAT ARE IN THE ORIGINAL WHEEL ALL THE ABOVE ALLOYS ARE IN A SET OF 5 ALL UNDER �1100

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T.J. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332	Posted: 18-May-2004 at 16:44
	Sorry Warren! Sometimes a Q comes along and ya get no answers but a load of views of it - I had a query only a month ago & I don't think anyone gave a response... sniff But by & large I've had nowt but help forom everyone so don't judge too harshly just yet! I think there was a thread recently that covered most of what you are looking for... I suppose which alloy you select is entirely down to personal taste - they're all fine wheels. If you're a club member this months Straight 6 mag has all the info on tyre sizes - if you're 205/60 16" at the mo (I'm guessing) then a safe bet is 215/40 17" and 225/40 18"- 235/40s will mean that the diameter will be slightly larger and so will alter your gearing slightly. I'm only guessing as I've an E34 but that size should fit into the wheel well at a squeeze with height being as much an issue as diameter. well, that's my 2 cents! Anyone else car to add to it?
	Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i

T.J. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332	Posted: 18-May-2004 at 16:47
	p.s. Usually the set of wheels will come with studs to suit, so I wouldn't worry about re-using the originals - keep a set in the car for the spare wheel though if you only buy 4 wheels.
	Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i

e34m5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 26-June-2003 Location: Near Rugby, Warwickshire Status: Offline Points: 1344	Posted: 18-May-2004 at 16:50
	E39 uses exactly the same tyre sizes as the E34 so 235 40 18 would be perfect or even 245 40 18 would be fine, it is quiet common to fit 19" wheels to a E39 in which case you would need 245 35 19 Tyres. You could also go for a wider rear wheel 9" or 10" in which case you would need a 255/35/18 265/35/18 or 275/30/18 Check Here for a usefull tyre size calculator, you can put your original tyre size in and work out the appropriate tyre size for a larger wheel. Miles
	1991 525i Sport Manual