E30 wheels: Center Bore issues

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E30zone325I
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Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:24 pm

I'm looking into aftermarket wheels made by MKW
4x100 Centerbore is 73mm.

I know the E30 centerbore is 67mm...so what can be done to make these wheels fit? :?
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Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:26 pm

Spigot rings........
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Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:31 pm

i allways thought the e30 centre bore was 57.1mm same as 4 stud vw's and yes spigot rings will do the job.
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Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:45 am

whoops your right... Spigot rings are "centering rings" right? :?:
Well atleast... in the US all I know is the term centering rings.
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Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:51 am

Yes center bore is 57.1mm as the hub is 57mm
I would recommend you get wheels that fit correctly and don't use the hubcentric rings. I have noticed that over time they go out of round and cause balance issues. i know others have never had problems with them but imho if it's not the right size to start with it's not he right wheel for the car.
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