E30 Zone

I just bought a set of five BBS 16" alloys off Ebay, as I don't really want to fork out big bucks for the replacement Metric tyres on the 535. So these were up for £50.00 including a set of ok-ish Conti-contacts. I still need to fit spigot rings as these are from an E39, but they are cheap enough anyway. Since I'm selling the car I thought it might be better to offer it with an alternative to the expensive Metrics, and if I keep it, it'll work out cheaper for me anyway.

So ...opinions? Or do I save up for a set of BBS RC splits?

New ones...




Old ones

They suit it well! But I do like the original wheels for their retro appeal Never seen those bbs on an e39 before

Looks nice.

I think the new ones suit the car better than the originals

The wheels are from a e38 not e39 they have a similar look to the e28 16" m5 alloys. I personaly would'nt have them i would rather a set of split rims or staggered alpina's to give it that retro look. But if your selling it they would work a treat pm me some info on the car i might know someone intrested

looks nice

bmw-mad wrote:The wheels are from a e38 not e39 they have a similar look to the e28 16" m5 alloys. I personaly would'nt have them i would rather a set of split rims or staggered alpina's to give it that retro look. But if your selling it they would work a treat pm me some info on the car i might know someone intrested

Well the centre bore on these wheels is 74.1 and as far as I know only E39 had this centre bore. E38 is 72.6 as is everything else. I'll PM you the link to the Pistonheads ad, if that's any good?

They are from a E39,i had them on my 528i.

They look good on the E28,much better to use a BMW wheel than some gash halfords tripe.

Plus if you get fed up with them you will be able to sell them on fairly easily.

i think they suit the car well, even the centre cap kind of echos the slots of the standard wheel. i love the originals but being metric must be a right pain in the rear.

obviously some split rims would be nicer, but would also cost 10 times more!

The BBS look cool enuf fella imo. Originals are a bit funky if you ask me but im just not a fan of original wheels of the 80's, well except for BBS of course.

Absolutely perfect Rob. Get the spigot rings though, E24/28 are prone to front wheel wobble anyway.

Look very nice IMO - too often people fit the wrong wheels to these (e39 'turbine' ones are the worst!). Definitely keep the metrics with the car though.

They look very good.
I have 2 sets of style 5's with rusty bolts.
Just dont bother, stick with the 16'' BBS.

If selling I would definitely leave the Metrics on as they were the original tackle......and probably offer the others as a sweetener if a price negotiation arises.

That is one sweet looking M535 by the way!

( however you need a wider angle lens on your camera to fit it all in )

Has anyone put these on?

http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/showpic.php?nr=015

Quite liked the E38 BBS, sometimes wish I had not flogged them, but too many sets of wheels clutter up the place somewhat !!!

It's a lovely looking car, I am surprised it has not sold yet mate.

With covers



Without

i've just fitted these to my e28

^^^ Pics on the car would be good mate

will sort as soon as the mot is done and i have found templates for fitting the mtech skirts and arches

whipsey wrote:i've just fitted these to my e28

Ive got a set of these, but they have about 2 inches more dish, they were on a 7 series i scrapped.

SUMPCRACKER wrote:

whipsey wrote:i've just fitted these to my e28

Ive got a set of these, but they have about 2 inches more dish, they were on a 7 series i scrapped.

are they up for sale?

2 staggered sets?! They'd look alright on my E34!

as promised its now sporting 12 months mot as well i've just got to fit the arch extensions and skirts and then sadly up for sale

I wish E30's were 5 stud. There are so many great looking and mega cheap 5 stud wheels.

Love these E38 wheels. Most 16" E38 wheels costs peanuts as well.

Blitz wrote:Love these E38 wheels. Most 16" E38 wheels costs peanuts as well.

i've got these on my e34

BBS look phat! Stick with them.

I have told you before, going to tell you again. This has to be one of the best E28's I have seen. Loving it

Heres a pic of my brother E28 with council alloys. I love E28's they are great!

^Momo arrows?

Tell him he NEEDS some BBS cross spokes ;)

I have a set of original E28 M5 16" BBS if any E28 fiend fancies doubling the value of their turd !
I also have a set of deep dish 7x14 BBS crossspokes .

pacerpete wrote:I have a set of original E28 M5 16" BBS if any E28 fiend fancies doubling the value of their turd !
I also have a set of deep dish 7x14 BBS crossspokes .

how deeps the dish on the 14"s pete?

whipsey wrote:

as promised its now sporting 12 months mot as well i've just got to fit the arch extensions and skirts and then sadly up for sale

Ah, you managed to make it home from the M.O.T centre
i see Shaun, thirsty old brutes, ain,t they.

gooner1 wrote:

whipsey wrote:

as promised its now sporting 12 months mot as well i've just got to fit the arch extensions and skirts and then sadly up for sale

Ah, you managed to make it home from the M.O.T centre
i see Shaun, thirsty old brutes, ain,t they.

only just i see you've spoken to steve

I have indeed mate. Cracking looking car btw
Any interior shots.

interiors only cloth mate i need to finish fitting the arches etc then if i'm lucky i will find the logbook and actually be able to tax it

thirsty old brutes, ain,t they

Thirsty does not even come close to describing their fuel lust.