Which Wheels For my E39
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Printed Date: 24-April-2024 at 10:18
Topic: Which Wheels For my E39
Posted By: Mick525i
Subject: Which Wheels For my E39
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 10:30
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Please help me choose.
A. B. C.
D. ??????
The Car In Question.
Thanks For your help.
Mick ------------- Cheers Mick 
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
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Posted By: Don B
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 10:36
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Nice big style 32 BMW wheels (radials). They suit it really well and have a nice dish on the rears. ------------- 
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Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 10:43
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I too have a soft spot for the 32 Radials. Had them in 16" on two previous E36's (Compact & Touring). 17"'s especially 18"'s would look good. Of the choices listed I would go with the M5's (though I don't particularly like black wheels). Larzyh. |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 10:46
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the colour of the m5 wheels would suit your car well. or you could go for these http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=35788&TPN=1 - http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=35788&am p;TPN=1
------------- Dave Ryle  "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 10:57
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B all the way. M5 wheels are so ... M5. ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254"> 
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 11:12
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Mick, If you're going genuine I'd say style 37's (M-Parallels). I know they are a popular wheel but I personally think they look the mutts and very easy to clean as well! I am rather biased as well though! Paul -------------  95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 11:15
Paul, I do like them but there abit like whats on the car. I can get them in Reps too. I let my wife drive the car so no doubt they will get scratched any way  (hope she not reading this)Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
e34silver530i wrote:Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 11:25
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That is true but do have a lovely dish to them as well! I know what you mean Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 11:29
Eh no. ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 11:36
I'd be afraid to drive those anywhere and what a pain to clean as well Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 12:02
the round ones 
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Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 12:05
Very helpfull  ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 12:05
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------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 12:05
chose A due to they go with the car  B & C tend to go with 3 series better IMO ------------- |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 12:07
Any chance someone could Photoshop the choices onto my car. I not very good at that stuff. Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 12:09
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mick you would have to take a pic side on first ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 12:09
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aye but, it'll not be 'till tonight mick i'll pm you later when I'm home
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Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 12:11
or look for a pic of the same colour car on the interweb with the choice of wheels on ------------- |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 12:13
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thats toooo much like hard work ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 12:15
and me photoshopping the wheels on isn't? 
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Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 12:17
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cloning in psp is easy ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 12:19
ok then..by all means carry on (I like it when volunteers emerge) ------------- |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 12:20
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ah no your the expert, i may make a hash of it ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 12:28
Ill put up a pic in a bit. Thanks a million I would really appriceate it. Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 12:44
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Side on pics.
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BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: davec
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 12:55
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Nice pic's mick...... Why do you want to change the wheels - I think the one ( WE ) have are very nice Did you spend the weekend washing it ! ------------- http://www.daveandbruce.com - daveandbruce.com http://www.autoremap.com - autoremap.com http://www.accarsales.com - accarsales.com 2001 E39 530d Sport Auto |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 13:00
There ok for a Diesel I supose.....  .Only joking.... Just fancy something different. Can afford to change the hole car. (nor would I want to) Just washed it last night with a hose and bucket of soapy (AutoGlym) water. Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 13:36
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BBS I say, M5 rims are for M5s. If you do get M5 rims, get originals as the replicas do not have that big lip. ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 13:39
Kin, it was your car on the BBS wheels that made me look at them. They would be my first choice. Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 13:53
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The BBS LMs are tasty alright but unless you find a set second hand they cost about €3000 without tyres. Even second hand sets are going for €2500 but they come with semi used tyres. I sold my set for €2600. I would love to get another set but it is just too much at the moment.
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Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 14:01
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Ouch... 3 grand. cant see me getting that past her self. The LM's only come in 19" as far as I can see. I dont want to go that big. So may be a CH 17 or 18.. Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: davec
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 14:04
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ok for a Diesel I supose..... I have to admit I spent yesterday cleaning mine ! very nice job if I do say so ( I even got the hoover out ) If you are going to change the wheels the one's on Kin's are V V V nice.
M5 one's are for M5's ! ------------- http://www.daveandbruce.com - daveandbruce.com http://www.autoremap.com - autoremap.com http://www.accarsales.com - accarsales.com 2001 E39 530d Sport Auto |
. well your's is just the 525 !! 530 sounds better !Posted By: denishogan
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 14:12
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Mick, are you selling your current wheels when you change? Denis ------------- 
http://www.irishhillclimb.com - Irish Hillclimb and Sprint Championship |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 14:15
Good idea. Of course. They would only take up space. They are some scrapes on every one though. Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 14:21
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No you can get LMs in 18" but because of the way it is made I think 18" looks weird. You have to remeber the E39 needs a substantial rim as some can look good on E46 cars and crap on E39s. Have you thought about Alpinas? They look sweet. Here are a few types of rims to get you drooling.
------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 16:58
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Keep the one's you currently have, there's nothing wrong with them IMO. If you do change them don't go for M5 because it will look like a to**er's car then. As somebody else said, M5 wheels are for M5's only.
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Posted By: fozzymandeus
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 17:15
Yum to BBS LMs. ------------- Beating around the bush. |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 17:15
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Posted By: JohnH
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 17:49
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Looking well Fey! ------------- |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 19:03
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I think the ACS type that are on Fey's car look great on the 5 Series. Are they
Type 4's??? Or the ones on my dads 5. Look great but very easy to kerb. Not a great pic but you can see them top left. They're 18".  ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 19:15
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Mick525, there seems to be a few to choose from now.. let me know which you like via PM, and I'll photochop them onto your car.. ------------- |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 21:14
I had the same wheels on my last 5 so need something different. And your right very easy to kerb Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 21:26
PM sent  ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 21:30
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This one rob ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 21:56
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Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 22:00
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Just shows you need them to be 19" and you need the car lowered. ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: admin
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 22:01
Pimp My 525i or http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-195 - with pimpin Mick in it... |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 22:02
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100% true kin ------------- |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 22:09
Are they fitted into the 17" tyres. If so I will need to go bigger.. Thanks Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 22:15
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this big... ------------- |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 22:23
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It looks ok on the front but odd on the back. Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 22:24
Ok so you were right... Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 22:25
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not exactly dead centre on the back but, you get the idea ------------- |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-April-2007 at 22:26
Im likin the flames K. Not sure about the me look alike though. Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 17-April-2007 at 09:08
well mick show them to herself, when she sees them and the price she may let you get the BBS wheels ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 20-April-2007 at 11:47
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set of bbs on ebay
------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 20-April-2007 at 14:26
I think these are the tastiest alloys
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Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 21-April-2007 at 01:04
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Just found these, they are hot! I would get them if only the were 9.5 in the back. They are geniune Hartge as well.
http://cgi.ebay.ie/BMW-HARTGE-E39-60-31-19-CLASSIC-ALLOY-WHEELS-BBS-AC_W0QQitemZ190105128371QQihZ009QQcategoryZ28648QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem - http://cgi.ebay.ie/BMW-HARTGE-E39-60-31-19-CLASSIC-ALLOY-WHE ELS-BBS-AC_W0QQitemZ190105128371QQihZ009QQcategoryZ28648QQtc ZphotoQQcmdZViewItem ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 21-April-2007 at 09:40
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What a find Kin - they are gorgeous! Ritchie I did suggest the M-Parallels as well but they're too similar to what Mick has already, but then I'm kind of biased!! Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: irelandoffline
Date Posted: 21-April-2007 at 19:35
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I might be willing to do a straight swap. I have 17" M5 replicas. What size are your rims? ------------- E39 Black, DSG off. http://www.elara.ie - elara.ie - http://www.boards.ie - boards.ie |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 21-April-2007 at 21:47
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Gone off the M5 for my car. Saw a 520 Taxi with them on today. I like the parrells know. Anyone know how much for genunine or good reps. (that may be a contradiction in terms) Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 21-April-2007 at 22:50
Was it '00 in Topaz Blue with Cream leather?? Because I think I know the owner. ------------- |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 22-April-2007 at 17:19
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My reps were £770 delivered from Rochford tyres but genuine I don't know about secondhand but I think they're about £2500 a set. HTH Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 22-April-2007 at 19:37
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Barton Road?? ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: uoi1772
Date Posted: 22-April-2007 at 19:38
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They look like Sport alloys on your car to begin with. Personally, I think the ones you have on are a handsome wheel and suit the E39 'down to the ground'. Wouldn't change them and save the money for something else ------------- Diesel Power |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 22-April-2007 at 19:39
Yours are Reps?? Do the balance ok?? My worrie is that I end up with a wobble. Also are they staggered?
Thanks
Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 22-April-2007 at 21:06
That's the one! Lovely car, the owner paid 15k for it. ------------- |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 23-April-2007 at 16:06
Certainly are mick, I am suffering with a bit of wobble at the moment but my upper control arms do need changing and the suspension bushes do. They didn't wobble when I first got them, they do need balancing depending on what tyres you use. Mine have avon ZZ3's and do go out of balance. The reps are 9 1/2x18 at the back and genuine ones have 9x18 and aren't polished on the outer face. HTH Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 23-April-2007 at 18:47
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Paul,
Thanks for the info.
Regards
Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 23-April-2007 at 21:38
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No probs mick, also the salt and grit from the roads get under the lacquer quite easily once they've been on a while and can make them look terrible. I need to get mine refurbed, but have just been given a rather tempting offer of another car (1999 (T) plate 523i) so the refurb may have to go on hold as I have some serious pondering to do Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 23-April-2007 at 21:51
There is always something tempting out there. Im looking into the posibility of buying an Audi Quattro Turbo. Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 23-April-2007 at 21:54
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Awesome machine Mick! Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 15-May-2007 at 11:24
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How have you got on with your wheel dilemma Mick? Changed the upper arms and all wobbles gone! The alloys were perfectly ok! Am well chuffed with the car now and am keeping it for a little while yet! Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 16-May-2007 at 10:57
Paul, Good news on the wheel wobble. Im still looking at a 85 Quatro.... £6500 stg. So the wheels may never happen. Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |