What is this OEM alloy design called?

[sparkythecat]

It's 7J x 16, but what's it called?

[E30M3SE]

Styling 134

[sparkythecat]

E30M3SE said:

Styling 134

Thanks for that.
Are they exclusively E 60 wheels or are they OEM on other models ?

[E30M3SE]

sparkythecat said:

E30M3SE said:

Styling 134

Thanks for that.
Are they exclusively E 60 wheels or are they OEM on other models ?

As OEM, just for the E60, although they are 7jx16 with an ET20 so could go on other cars E30 M3 as an example.

EDIT; Also known as Trapezoid-Styling.

Edited by E30M3SE on Wednesday 10th September 16:39

[sparkythecat]

Does that mean they won't fit my E39?

The offset appears to be the same

[E30M3SE]

sparkythecat said:

Does that mean they won't fit my E39?

The offset appears to be the same

No, if your E39 wheels are ET20 and about the same wider and diameter there should be no problem.

Are the tyres on the E60 wheels run flats?

Are these you E39 wheels?

Edited by E30M3SE on Wednesday 10th September 17:08

Edited by E30M3SE on Wednesday 10th September 17:08

Edited by E30M3SE on Wednesday 10th September 17:09

[sparkythecat]

E30M3SE said:

sparkythecat said:

Does that mean they won't fit my E39?

The offset appears to be the same

No, if your E39 wheels are ET20 and about the same wider and diameter there should be no problem.

Are the tyres on the E60 wheels run flats?

No, they're Michelin Pilot Primacy 225 x 55 x 16 R95W. i really like these tyres, they're very quiet compared to many.

I bought the wheels just for the tyres with the intention of selling the wheels on - but, I like them.

If they'll fit OK, I'll put them on and sell my originals. Both the E39 and the E60 wheels I've got are stamped IS20. Is that German for ET20 ?

Edited by sparkythecat on Wednesday 10th September 17:36

[E30M3SE]

sparkythecat said:

E30M3SE said:

sparkythecat said:

Does that mean they won't fit my E39?

The offset appears to be the same

No, if your E39 wheels are ET20 and about the same wider and diameter there should be no problem.

Are the tyres on the E60 wheels run flats?

No, they're Michelin Pilot Primacy 225 x 55 x 16 R95W. i really like these tyres, their very quiet compared to many.

I bought the wheels just for the tyres with the intention of selling the wheels on - but, I like them.

If they'll fit OK, I'll put them on and sell my originals. Both the E39 and the E60 wheels I've got are stamped IS20. Is that German for ET20 ?

Yes, they should go on no problems IS20 is the same as ET20.

[sparkythecat]

E30M3SE said:

sparkythecat said:

E30M3SE said:

sparkythecat said:

Does that mean they won't fit my E39?

The offset appears to be the same

No, if your E39 wheels are ET20 and about the same wider and diameter there should be no problem.

Are the tyres on the E60 wheels run flats?

No, they're Michelin Pilot Primacy 225 x 55 x 16 R95W. i really like these tyres, their very quiet compared to many.

I bought the wheels just for the tyres with the intention of selling the wheels on - but, I like them.

If they'll fit OK, I'll put them on and sell my originals. Both the E39 and the E60 wheels I've got are stamped IS20. Is that German for ET20 ?

Yes, they should go on no problems IS20 is the same as ET20.

Thanks very much for your informed help.

These are my originals. Yes they are dirty, they've done 400 miles in the rain in the past 2 days.

Now, what are these called?

[E30M3SE]

Styling 48.

[sparkythecat]

Thanks again.

BMW aren't very imaginative in their nomenclature are they?

[wayneblackwell]

Here's a couple of very handy website to bookmark for future reference

http://www.kalach.easynet.be/

http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/?felge=250

[SJobson]

sparkythecat said:

Does that mean they won't fit my E39?

The offset appears to be the same

E39s have a larger centre bore than any other BMW. So you can fit E39 alloys to other BMWs with a spacer ring, but you can't fit any other BMW's alloys to an E39 unless you machine the centre of the wheels to fit.

[sparkythecat]

E30M3SE said:

sparkythecat said:

E30M3SE said:

sparkythecat said:

Does that mean they won't fit my E39?

The offset appears to be the same

No, if your E39 wheels are ET20 and about the same wider and diameter there should be no problem.

Are the tyres on the E60 wheels run flats?

No, they're Michelin Pilot Primacy 225 x 55 x 16 R95W. i really like these tyres, their very quiet compared to many.

I bought the wheels just for the tyres with the intention of selling the wheels on - but, I like them.

If they'll fit OK, I'll put them on and sell my originals. Both the E39 and the E60 wheels I've got are stamped IS20. Is that German for ET20 ?

Yes, they should go on no problems IS20 is the same as ET20.

SJobson said:

sparkythecat said:

Does that mean they won't fit my E39?

The offset appears to be the same

E39s have a larger centre bore than any other BMW. So you can fit E39 alloys to other BMWs with a spacer ring, but you can't fit any other BMW's alloys to an E39 unless you machine the centre of the wheels to fit.

I've measured the bore on both wheels and whilst this isn't the most accurate measuring instrument
I make the difference in bore diameter 2mm or less

So, 1. will they fit?
2. Why am I being given conflicting advice?

[B19GRR]

sparkythecat said:

So, 1. will they fit?
2. Why am I being given conflicting advice?

1. No, not without machining.
2. 'Cos not everyone knows about the E39s oddball centre bore issue, which is a shame as it really limits what OEM wheels you can easily fit.

Check out:
http://www.alloyguide.com/BMW.php
You'll see that only the E39/M5 have the 74.1 and correct offset needed.

Cheers,
Rob