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Old 12-04-2010, 06:33 PM   #1
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BMW wheels fit?

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any idea if these fit our 5x5 pattern?
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Old 12-04-2010, 06:37 PM   #2
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Re: BMW wheels fit?

if its 5x5 and the off set is right it will fit
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Old 12-04-2010, 07:04 PM   #3
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Re: BMW wheels fit?

No, they are 5x120 (5x4.75), even thought S10's are 5x4.75, they technically don't even fit S10's, S10 are actually 5x120.7, yes that .7 makes a differents between safe and unsafe IMO
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Old 12-04-2010, 09:28 PM   #4
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Old 12-05-2010, 02:09 AM   #5
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nice looking wheels none the less
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Old 12-05-2010, 02:55 AM   #6
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Re: BMW wheels fit?

Damn, so it doesn't look like they're gonna be 5x5, I'll see if he can find any more info out to be sure. I do have bolt patern adapters but if I'm gonna spend that much money, I want wheels that fit right. Thanks everyone. The search continuessss!
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Old 12-06-2010, 12:15 AM   #7
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Re: BMW wheels fit?

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No, they are 5x120 (5x4.75), even thought S10's are 5x4.75, they technically don't even fit S10's, S10 are actually 5x120.7, yes that .7 makes a differents between safe and unsafe IMO
That .7 isnt notice able, I ran 19" BMW wheels on a 66 pontiac Lemans without a problem. Alot of people do it, and I do mean ALOT. Also ran the same wheels on a 85 buick regal.
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Old 12-06-2010, 12:53 AM   #8
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Re: BMW wheels fit?

he posted them again for 600, very tempting. I wonder if theyd work, at least with the adapters...
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Old 12-06-2010, 01:06 AM   #9
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he posted them again for 600, very tempting. I wonder if theyd work, at least with the adapters...
do you get them? if so let us know if they work
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http://nh.craigslist.org/pts/2075647143.html
some info on cars
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/texas-...-5x4-75-a.html

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Re: BMW wheels fit?

Adapters yes, and I would have a set made up. That way they could be made with the correct 5x120 mm and they can be made with the correct hub diameter, which would keep the wheels hubcentric which is the most important part.
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Old 12-06-2010, 01:08 AM   #11
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Re: BMW wheels fit?

If you end up getting the wheels and have adapters made, I would check these guys out. http://www.motorsport-tech.com/
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Old 12-06-2010, 11:09 AM   #12
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Thanks, ill check out that site when I'm not on my phone. Are they expensive? Also, this was his response when I asked the exact bolt pattern: Bmw and chevy 5 lug are both the sameive hade them on both 5x120*mm is 5x4.75 nches. Is that right? What chevys are 5x4.75 and what do I need to make these work?
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Old 12-06-2010, 11:58 AM   #13
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Thanks, ill check out that site when I'm not on my phone. Are they expensive? Also, this was his response when I asked the exact bolt pattern: Bmw and chevy 5 lug are both the sameive hade them on both 5x120*mm is 5x4.75 nches. Is that right? What chevys are 5x4.75 and what do I need to make these work?
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Alot of chevys are 5x4.75 camaros, corvettes, s10s, just to name a few

If you dont want to spend alot on adapters, get on ebay and look for an adapter that is a 5x5 to a 4x75 lug. There should be plenty of them on there. Summit might have something as well..

But before you buy cheap adapters you should know that the problem with just buying mass manufactured wheel adapters is that they will not be wheel centric, And this by far is the most important part. (keeps the wheels rolling round, doesnt rely on the studs and lugnuts to center the wheel and keeps the wheel from resting on the wheel studs.) Another thing, you dont want to buy cheap adapters, is your life and others really worth the few dollar savings from buying cheap, chinese made adapters?
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Old 12-06-2010, 06:30 PM   #14
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That .7 isnt notice able, I ran 19" BMW wheels on a 66 pontiac Lemans without a problem. Alot of people do it, and I do mean ALOT. Also ran the same wheels on a 85 buick regal.
Alot of people doing it doesn't make it safe, alot of people drink and drive, alot of idiots street race, alot of people talk on ther phone and drive, or text and drive, and those acts still aren't safe. That .7 it puts undo stress on studs and has cause wheels to brake loose from the hub.
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Old 12-06-2010, 06:59 PM   #15
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Re: BMW wheels fit?

People autocross with BMW wheels on their muscle cars and Ive never heard of one problem. Did it to 2 vehicals one was a daily for a year, not one problem.
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Old 12-12-2010, 05:34 PM   #16
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Re: BMW wheels fit?

ive heard of plenty of studs breaking from the bmw to chevy pattern. its definitely not safe but it will fit just stress the studs like stated
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Old 12-12-2010, 06:51 PM   #17
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Re: BMW wheels fit?

easiest way for 5x4.75 up front is a set of 73 chevy van front rotors, they were small bolt pattern and its a bolt-on swap if your truck has the light duty brakes.

on the rear, pulling the axles and all the brake hardware from a early 80's box caprice if you run a 10-bolt.
ive only done the front so far, havent verified the rear is FAQ yet, but havent found a box caprice the last few times i went to the PnP yet. Ive done some research and found this info on one of the other truck sites a while back, cant remember which one, but someone else might recognize the info and chime in
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