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    Posted: 13-October-2003 at 18:16

Hi

I have just bought some E39 M5 alloys for my E30 M3. They will fit but apparently I need something called "Hub centrics rings" or something like that.

Does anyone know what they are and where I can get them from please??

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13-October-2003 at 18:28
E-mail Jake who told you about these , he is in the UK so should have some idea of where to get them .
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13-October-2003 at 18:34

He said Demon Tweeks but no go, also tried a few wheel places advertising in BMW magazine and no joy.

Dont understand why they need them anyway!!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13-October-2003 at 20:03
If im not mistaken, they are nylon rings that sit between the hub/disc and the alloy. Forgot what their purpose is. Only guestemated this as a friend of mine had some alloys fitted on his car last weekend at Extreme in Harlow- www.extrememotorsport.co.uk .....

I could also be barking completely up the wrong tree!

Have a chat with them and see if they can help.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13-October-2003 at 21:02
E39 has a bigger centre bore than M3
The ring centres the rim on the hub.
E39 = 74mm
M3 = 72.5mm
I don't think it's a very good idea to keep it without the ring.
What type of wheels have you got? BMW or aftermarket?
BBS rims are fitted with different rings.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14-October-2003 at 00:20
make sure you use the rings, the centre part of the hub contacts the centre of the wheel and is load bearing, also makes sure you have the wheel on precisly centre.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14-October-2003 at 09:45
See Uwe, now you have got everyone buying big wheels, but I have seen through your plan.....makes them easier to pass at track days......good thinking, especially for those of us who are "bhp challenged"....
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14-October-2003 at 11:11

Originally posted by UweM3 UweM3 wrote:

E39 has a bigger centre bore than M3
The ring centres the rim on the hub.
E39 = 74mm
M3 = 72.5mm
I don't think it's a very good idea to keep it without the ring.
What type of wheels have you got? BMW or aftermarket?
BBS rims are fitted with different rings.

 

Uwe they are the standard E39 M5 alloys. I wont fit them until I sort the rings out. Have sent millions of emails asking everyman and his dog if they do them.

Keep you posted

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14-October-2003 at 17:10

Getting really annoyed now. Tried everyone and all they are saying is go to the stealers. Phone 3 stealers and they all say either no idea or you can only get them if you buy a set of wheels from AC Schnitzer.

Does anyone have a part number please and I may be able to get them dircect from Schnitzer.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15-October-2003 at 00:31
www.bmwalloys.co.uk       01282-447893I think!! was gonna get some M Parallels for my M5 and they were gonna supply with hubcentric spacers, as the M3 has same hub as M5 they should be able to help, think thats there site if not there the only advert in Total or BMW car that sells M Parallels
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