18" parallel alloys

[bandit12]

does anybody know if E39 parallel alloys would fit an E85 roadster? i've seen a set on ebay but they're non genuine. 8j all round ET20, any advice would be grateful

 

[Z4M-2006]

ET20 is too low IIRC...

 

[mmm-five]

You'll also need hubcentric spigots to centre the wheel as the e39 used a larger diameter hole.

 

[bandit12]

Looks like too much hassle. I'll have a rethink. I really like those wheels too.

 

[woolybear]

Hi..

I would be wary of non genuine alloys TBH..
From professional experience, they can sometimes be, not worth the problems that come with them.. Such as: Inferior quality finish (paint-wise); poor castings and weaker than genuine OE quality rims - to name but a few potential gremlins..

Best of luck with the quest, but I'd stick to OE rims only, but that's my personal view..

 

[bluestreak56]

Seen them on an E86 pics on here somewhere from a chap in the states.. I'll see if I can find the thread.

 

[bluestreak56]

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=37805&hilit=+love

 

[Z4M-2006]

You could probably just get away with on the higher ET on the M car..

On the normal roady or coupe you would end up with a lot of poke ..

 

[bandit12]

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=37805&hilit=+love

cheers for the link, they do look nice and different from the usual wheels i've seen on Z4's, might have to look in to this further.

 

[Marius]

ET20 is too low IIRC...

no it's not

 

[bandit12]

ET20 is too low IIRC...

no it's not

Nice. Are they M5 wheels?

 

[Marius]

M5 copies 18x8 et18 or rt20 all round (can't remember)