New Wheels Advice on Spacers

Hi

I have the chance to get a set of new original 17inch Hartge 3 piece Classic split rims.

The wheels however are 8.5 inch wide with a 46mm offset.

Realistically will I be able to get these to fit and what size spacers will I need bearing in mind I have the standard 16inch basket weaves which are 7.5 inch wide with ET27.

Thanks.

It depends on how the spacers are made , on my rally car project I couldn't find any wheels I liked in BMW fitment , so bought some Subaru wheels , they have an offset of 45 , and a wrong pcd , so I made some 30mm thick spacers , drilled them on a 5 x 120mm pcd and used cap head bolts to bolt them to the hubs , then fitted wheels studs and pressed them in from behind on a 5 x 100mm pcd to fit the wheels too.

If you want to run spacers it will be fine as long as they are a perfect fit and you use top quality bolts / studs / nuts. As long as you have locating rings on the spacers for the wheels to fit there is no strain on the wheel studs

Umm

So it could be done but Uwe has a valid point the wheels are 650 for the 4. Spacers bolts etc will add at least another 100 and then I need tyres on the top as well.

Starts to become very expensive when I already have a mint set of 16inch basketweaves fitted with new tyres all round.

I am having all my suspension replaced in just over a week with new eibach springs , shocks bushes, arb links, top mounts etc as well so should probably wait till this has been fitted.

Will have to mull it over.

Chris.

MCC1 wrote: I don’t think H&R do spacers for an E30 M3.  I was looking to order a set from a local alloy wheel shop who are a HR dealer also but they says they only do them for E30 316 to 325 and E36/46 M3’s.

Who's your H&R dealer please or the importer of H & R spacers?

I could do with speaking to someone who knows about these things. 

PJSM3:

I'm based in NI - these guys are a H&R stockist

They also have a shop in England as far as I'm aware

Lancastrian
Cheers, I'll check that out see if I can order them.

Lancastrian,

So is this def the part number for a set of 15mm (30mm per axle) spacers that will fit an E30 M3 ?

BMW 5-lug (except E39) H&R 15mm Wheel Spacers (pair)
Part #: 3075725

If so I'll order them up.  TBH I never even had the wheels on my car off, havent got it that long, so I presume its 5 stud same as an E36?

Many Thanks

PS - Is a std on M3 E30 4 stud then?

MCC1 wrote: Lancastrian, So is this def the part number for a set of 15mm (30mm per axle) spacers that will fit an E30 M3 ? BMW 5-lug (except E39) H&R 15mm Wheel Spacers (pair) Part #: 3075725

That is the part number on my 15mm spacers. Remember you will also need longer bolts (5 per wheel - or 4 plus a longer locking bolt) the standard ones have about 30mm of thread so you will need 45mm long. Don't think you can get away with standard because they probably won't reach the hubs for even one turn.

Changing to studs (like Ian (above)) makes fitting the wheels much easier and may be achieved for less than £40 - there is a guy regularly on ebay or I can give you his email.

Here is a link to an ended ebay item for the studs and nuts. This item is often re-listed but is not currently active.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1& ; ; ;item=7950502931&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

IMO these are not long enough for your use but he does do longer versions.

I have not bought from this source so have no experience of quality or suitability. Therefore I cannot give recommendation, only pass on details for your information.

I have sent PM with more contact details.

Of course H&R also do longer bolts.

Yes, all E30s have 4 bolt wheels, except for M3.