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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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timausten
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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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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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Horsetan
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Posted: 08-September-2005 at 04:47 |
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Yeah, alright so! |
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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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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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Jimbob
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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 17:33 |
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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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Hiabboy
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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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Horsetan
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Posted: 06-September-2005 at 15:42 |
What, only a certain amount??? |
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Brucey
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Posted: 06-September-2005 at 13:39 |
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Hiabboy- I am in awe (mixed with a certain amount of concern at how you might spend most of your spare time) over your wheel recognition skills. We're not worthy! etc etc... cheers p.s. rimstock will sell you unfeasibly long wheel bolts (together with some spacers that are not the right size (74mm male spigot), but can be turned down to fit if required.) Edited by Brucey |
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Jimbob
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Posted: 06-September-2005 at 04:47 |
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Heh, I expected Rot, bad fuel consumtion, big service bills, difficulty in getting parts, many many hours of cleaning... but "longer than standard bolts"!!! thats just taking the p***! Can't say I'm suprised though! |
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And so says Jimbob.
1981 635csi 81k miles. Will be fixed, but not by me. |
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Horsetan
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Posted: 06-September-2005 at 04:35 |
You bought a Six, and expect it to be easy???? |
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Jimbob
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Posted: 06-September-2005 at 04:32 |
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Longer than standard bolts. Why is nothing easy? Thanks for the help guys. |
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And so says Jimbob.
1981 635csi 81k miles. Will be fixed, but not by me. |
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Hiabboy
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Posted: 06-September-2005 at 03:31 |
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Those wheels were originally fitted on south african e23 745s (24valve) and are very rare. Obviously being a BBS wheel they could have been bought aftermarket as well.. The tyre sizes as fitted are correct. Hopefully you got the bolts as well as i'm sure they are longer than standard. |
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Profit is more reasonable than justice.
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Jimbob
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Posted: 03-September-2005 at 16:08 |
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Its true that I don't know what they were on originally, but they came from a guy breaking a knakered M635 (bought his steering wheel as well to replace my 'Bus' wheel). Here is a picture to see if that sheds any light. Currently got two wearing 205/55 and two with 225/50. I'm gussing they could be after market add ons, as they have BBS centres rather than BMW ones. Should suit me fine though, since they are the same pattern as my current 14" wheels, and recently came off a 6 so should fit fine.
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1981 635csi 81k miles. Will be fixed, but not by me. |
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Sohlman
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Posted: 03-September-2005 at 15:34 |
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The e28 M5 had 16" rims as standard, and so they might be a set of these and they are quite rare. Also the E30 M3 had a 16" BBS rim available. As andyS has mentioned the M635 factory options was the Metric rim. Saying that i am sure at the time you could have specified an imperial rim. (Waiting to be corrected on this) as i was a little to young to be ordering brand new 635's.
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AndyS
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Posted: 03-September-2005 at 11:44 |
I take it they were originally from an 8-series? If they were the original equipment on an M635 then they're TRX's (& hence 16.4"). |
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Brucey
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Posted: 02-September-2005 at 16:10 |
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rim finish is personal choice; polished looks nice, but is impossible to keep good in the winter when there is salt on the roads unless you wash clean the wheels after every drive. Just out of interest how far out were the E38 wheels?? cheers
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Jimbob
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Posted: 02-September-2005 at 10:00 |
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I'll stick my question in here rather than starting a new thread, since its relevent. My 635 is an 1981, and is therefore pre-TRX. It still has the original 14" BBS wheels with period rubber. I've just bought (ebay) a set of 16" BBS crossspokes from an M635, but they are rims only. I'm going to go for 225/50 for the rubber, but what do you recon about the finish of the Rims? They are going to be referbished, but should I go for standard powdercoat or polished?. 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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