Re: [bmw] 525iT wheels and tires

["Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

No, the E34 has a different offset than the E36 does.  It's quite a bit 
different, nearly 20mm.

The E39 wheels have a larger center hub, so they won't fit properly.  I 
believe that the E32 used the same offset wheels, but I don't know for 
certain.

If your current wheels are in excellent condition, follow the steel 
wheels/winter tires path.  Otherwise, put winter tires on your current 
wheels, and get a new set of wheels for your summer tires.

Tire Rack can help you out.

Ron Buchalski
BMWCCA #76387
1995 E36 M3
1993 E34 525iT
1999 Mazda Miata


> Date: Sun, 07 Sep 2003 17:22:31 +0000
> From: "Stephen Mostad" <smostad@domain.elided>
> Subject: [bmw] 525iT wheels and tires
>
> Hi All,
>
> I have some quick questions regarding wheels and tires for my '92 525iT --
> any advice would be greatly appreciated. Here goes:
>
> I wanted to get a set of steel wheels to use with winter tires. Can I use
> E-36 steel wheels? Is the offset and bolt pattern correct? Is there 
> anything
> I should be concerned with or keep in mind (like the weight of the car,
> etc.)?
>
> If I cannot use E-36 wheels, what options do I have? Can I use same-vintage
> 7-series wheels? What about later 5-series wheels?
>
> Many thanks in advance!
>
> Stephen
> smostad@domain.elided
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