E38 Style 32s/M-parallels .. Anyone fitted them?

[SamN]

I've tried searching but found nothing. Has anyone fitted E38 style 32s or M-parallels on a Z4? Can't find a picture anywhere! Don't have a Z4 at the moment but considering getting one and looking for something a bit different.

Here is a picture of the 32s on an E46:

And a picture of the m-parallels:

 

[mmm-five]

Be careful with M-Parallels (Style 37) as there are about 8 different offsets depending on which car they came from. Plus the M-Parallels on the e39 have a larger hub bore diameter and would need a spigot ring to centre them properly to stop them wobbling and ruining your wheel bearings. I also believe the offsets of the Type 37s are way out for a Z4.

e38 7-series

• 8jx18 ET13 front
  9.5jx18 ET25 rear
  10.5kg a wheel

e34 M5

• 8jx18 ET20 front
  9jx18 ET22 rear
  10kg a wheel

e39 5-series

• 8jx18 ET20 front
  9jx18 ET24 rear
  10.5kg a wheel

e31 850csi

• 8jx18 ET13 front
  9.5jx18 ET25 rear
  11.5kg for the original wheels, and later ones were 10.5kg a wheel

I had the forged type 37 wheels on my e34 M5 (only version of this wheel that was forged):

 

[ga41]

 

[bluestreak56]

damn

I LOVE M Parra's and they look fantastic on the coupe!

 

[ga41]

Does look good doesn't it?

 

[inkey$]

My god, they look absolutely stunning.
Two questions. Where and how much?

 

[SamN]

They look awesome!

Tyres look a bit on the chunky side though..

 

[ga41]

Yokohama AD08's. Quite square sidewalls. Very good tires.

 

[SamN]

I meant quite a high profile too. Know what size they are?

 

[ga41]

Sorry mate he doesn't mention that. Apparently they're also replicas and not the real thing... http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=666144

 

[bluestreak56]

Would be surprised if they are any higher than 35 if they are I definitely want them!

 

[inkey$]

Sorry mate he doesn't mention that. Apparently they're also replicas and not the real thing... http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=666144

cheers G. Now the search for a vendor.

 

[inkey$]

Breathing life into this thread as the recent wheel talk got me dreaming of them again.

Would dearly love a set of these for ///Molly.

 

[ga41]

Well if you think about it, our stock M wheels are the newer equivalent to the M-Parallels arent they?

 

[inkey$]

They sure are. i just like the deep dish rears on these older school variants

 

[shortfuse 2]

i had them on my 5 series they look fantasic they look big on the coupe

 

[inkey$]

i had them on my 5 series they look fantasic they look big on the coupe

Wish I could find a set. Would love to tempt myself!

 

[mr wilks]

i had them on my 5 series they look fantasic they look big on the coupe

Wish I could find a set. Would love to tempt myself!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E38-E32-E39-7-5-SERIES-4X-18-STAGGERED-8-5-9-5-PARALLEL-ALLOYS-FREE-TYRES-/221167814053?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item337ea105a5 8) pricey if needing refurb ? but you get 4 "free" tyres