ARE E39 M5 FRONT HUBS SPECIFIC TO THE M5???

[oltarmac]

The question is in the title!
are the front hubs on e39s the same right through the model range??

[dan101smith]

I don't know, but realoem.com will be able to help you here.

[richbe]

Wheels from any E39 5 series and M5 are compatible.

Though in case you didn't know, E39 wheels do not fit most other BMWs due to a different hub centre diameter

[richbe]

I should also add that wheel widths may be an issue on the rear though. I am pretty sure the wheel arch liners on M5s are designed to take wider wheels/tyres

[CarbonM5]

Yes the hubs are different,they have dowels to locate the floating disc.

[oltarmac]

Im still having problems with this "code 33" lh speed sensor.
any ideas?? ive done the abs sensor so figured hub next?

[CarbonM5]

oltarmac said:

Im still having problems with this "code 33" lh speed sensor.
any ideas?? ive done the abs sensor so figured hub next?

yes mate the plastic abs ring on the back of the hub is probably damaged.

[oltarmac]

last question!!
my car is a pre facelift built dec 99.
should the front abs sensors be blue or grey?
also if the ring you describe is damaged does this mean i need a new hub? the abs sensor is not sending out signals its a blue one by the way.

[CarbonM5]

Not sure on the sensor colour,normally blue but not certain.Best to order to chassis number to be 100%.

It will need a new hub yes if any damage at all.