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Horsetan
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Topic: Alloys and end bumper bit Posted: 20-September-2004 at 13:56 |
AndyS wrote:
...plastic hubcentric rings which are so thin you wouldn't think they'd make a difference.
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1.6mm take-up is a lot....
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AndyS
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Posted: 20-September-2004 at 08:10 |
I like the BMW Style 32 wheels which are similar to Alpinas but easier to keep clean & reasonably available.
Mine are 8x17" & 9x17" with 235/40 & 255/40 Goodyear F1's. Size is almost identical to the TRX's. Fit with no clearance problems using plastic hubcentric rings which are so thin you wouldn't think they'd make a difference.
I've been using Mer's Wicked Wheel Wax from Halfords which really does make the brake dust easier to get off.
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Posted: 15-September-2004 at 06:05 |
I may be prepared to listen to sensible offers for 4 8.5 x 17 Hartge 11 spokes with 245x40x17 Toyo Proxes Type S. with bolts and hubcentric adapters if anyone is interested. Tyres and wheels are as new <1000 miles.
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Posted: 15-September-2004 at 04:33 |
Horsetan wrote:
Not sure whether E38 Seven has slightly larger hub. You may need the famous hubcentric rings. |
To resurrect this thread ... where can I get these hubcentric rings, please?
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Posted: 24-August-2004 at 01:07 |
So what was that story about the swingers in the Radlett area, then?
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Horsetan
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Posted: 23-August-2004 at 23:52 |
spokey wrote:
So... what will you be doing when making those bodily contortions then? |
That's for me to know. And for no-one else to take spyshots....
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spokey
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Posted: 23-August-2004 at 23:40 |
Horsetan wrote:
I'm looking forward to not having to spend half of my weekends trying to do bodily contortions in removing the brake dust... |
So... what will you be doing when making those bodily contortions then?
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Posted: 23-August-2004 at 22:33 |
You must be joking.
I'm looking forward to not having to spend half of my weekends trying to do bodily contortions in removing the brake dust...
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spokey
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Posted: 23-August-2004 at 20:10 |
Horsetan wrote:
My throwing stars will be so much easier to keep clean... |
Are you trying to sell them, Horsey? :D
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Posted: 23-August-2004 at 19:47 |
My throwing stars will be so much easier to keep clean...
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Posted: 23-August-2004 at 19:46 |
Thanks!
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Posted: 23-August-2004 at 19:43 |
Not sure whether E38 Seven has slightly larger hub. You may need the famous hubcentric rings.
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Posted: 23-August-2004 at 16:01 |
I have the 16" rims from my E38 -- does anyone know if they will fit?
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Posted: 18-August-2004 at 20:09 |
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Posted: 18-August-2004 at 20:02 |
Are they the 9 inch rears? Seen them on a US spec. highline and they looked great.
I've got these fitted on my everyday E34 and currently run Eagle F1s but much preferred the previous Toyo Proxes which were fantastic. I found out that they came off an 840CSi which is a slightly different offset to the M5 but they seem fine with even tyre wear and no rubbing as the rear arhes had already been rolled.
There is an red M6 for sale at a garage in Bristol for £12995 with 10x18 rears (Rondells by the look of them) nice wheels but they look too big on a 6 IMO.
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Horsetan
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Posted: 18-August-2004 at 19:45 |
Offset should be similar, "spokey".
Yes, these are "System II" alloys, popularly termed "throwing stars". Originally meant for E34 M5s. And, no, they didn't cost a bomb, thanks to an acquaintance of mine who wanted to offload them quickly in favour of split-rim BBS cross-spokes...
...but I will have to get tyres for them...
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Posted: 18-August-2004 at 08:22 |
Those are M5 Alloys, aren't they? Must have cost a bomb...
Would they fit an E12 635 though?
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Posted: 17-August-2004 at 21:03 |
I've just acquired a set of these:
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Posted: 17-August-2004 at 11:27 |
MikeHippo wrote:
Not sure how easy they re to fit, but personally I think 17 or 18inch parallels give the 6 series a stunning look... |
Nice! But since I already have those on my 750iL....
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Posted: 17-August-2004 at 10:53 |
Not sure how easy they re to fit, but personally I think 17 or 18inch parallels give the 6 series a stunning look...
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