e38 alloys

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reggiebaby
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Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:17 am

hi folks does anyone know if e38 alloys fit the e34 without the need for spacers
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Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:51 am

The offset is correct, but, IIRC the center bore is different. Can't remember which way round it is, but, I think E38 is bigger, so, you'll need hub centric rings.
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Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:33 pm

Yes they should fit. It's E39 that has the larger centre bore.

Offset'll be fine as above, but depending on tyre choice (& which e38 wheel you're going for), you might need a small spacer on the front. Worth noting that if they're coming straight from an E38 the tyres will be a bit on the large side...
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Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:37 pm

cheers these are the ones im looking at but in the description he said they foul on the shocks but thats on a touring.... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... gory=10374
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Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:40 pm

I knew one of the E38 or E39 had a different center bore, couldn't remember which.
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