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Remotec/Borbet A wheels

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:31 pm
by Y_Cymro
Hi
I've bought a set of Remotec/Borbet As to replace the OEM alloys on my E34. I plan later to convert my E30 to five stud and fit these wheels.
The tyre fitter struggled to refit the wheels and snapped a wheel bolt saying that the bolts didn't fit properly so didn't appear to tighten - so he kept tightening until one snapped!
Can anyone confirm that std BMW wheel bolts are suitable for my new wheels? The length is fine - I'm wondering about the taper angle.
Thanks

Re: Remotec/Borbet A wheels

Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:38 am
by nicey
sounds like your tyre fitter is full of bull, take them to someone who knows how not to damage your stuff, cant see the taper angle being a problem.

Re: Remotec/Borbet A wheels

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:14 am
by Y_Cymro
Yeh you're right. I took some time to test fit them on the car tonight and they're fine. I'll take them elsewhere.

cheers

Re: Remotec/Borbet A wheels

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:29 pm
by iceox
ask him if he used an air gun to tighten the nuts up. you have to use alot of force to snap a wheel nut lol