Longer wheel studs or e12 hubs?

[JMinPDX]

I have a set of vintage BWA 16" wheels I'd like to install on my coupe this spring. They require longer wheel studs to fit. They had be previously mounted on an e12 so they came with a set of longer e12 wheel bolts.

I have a set of e12 front hubs. They look like the should fit on my e9. Anyone know if the e12 rear hub (item 10 below)would fit?

I personally like the option of being able to use wheel bolts incase I decide to go back to stock wheels I can just use stock e12 wheel bolts.

 

[restart]

Interesting
Is this relevant shows reare12 output flange 33131206336 as being same as bav but not coupe? As usual I Dunno about the real life situation tho

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par...530i&mg=33&sg=10&diagId=33_0037&q=33131206336

 

[Mike Goble]

If you approach the crossover from the E9 side you will find some matches.

 

[restart]

Edit, oops, cabin fever, I am at the wrong end of the stick....sorry, you were talking about side shaft
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par....0CS&mg=33&sg=40&diagId=33_0921&q=33411110355

33411110355

 

[rsporsche]

check out ireland engineering, i think they have longer studs
http://www.iemotorsport.com/bmw/E9-E3-brakes/12x57wheelstuds.html

 

[HB Chris]

Always check part numbers in RealOEM without selecting a model first. The 355 number is e3 and e9 only.

 

[Ed G]

If you decide on longer studs-
Use- ARP 100-7715

Available e-bay, jegs etc... $30-50 for a set of 5 depending on source.

Worked great for me.

 

[JMinPDX]

I assume that The hubs do have to come off to swap out the studs.

 

[Ed G]

Studs need to be pushed out and removed from the back of the hubs, so the hubs need to come off.

 

[Bmachine]

Fairly straight forward but having access to a press makes it much easier.

 

[rsporsche]

also having the press is good insurance to keep from screwing something else up with a big f'ing hammer.