Rims

[Adadebe]

Any one knows if Einke "three piece" wheels from a 6 series BMW (E24). with wheel specifications Hub center diameter: 72.5 mm, 5 Pattern:120 mm will fit an e9? Is there any modification needed?

 

[Malc]

Probably,
but a great deal depends on the tyre size you are going to use.
Have you had any thoughts in this direction?
Malc

 

[Bill Riblett]

E24 6 series have the same size hubs, so that is not a problem. However, you need to know the rim width and offset.

Generally, 7" width is about the most you want for the front, with around an 11mm offset (Usually expressed as ET11 on the wheel). Even if wider wheels fit, they will stick out beyond the fender lip. In the rear, you can put 8" width, usually with 24mm offset.

Bill Riblett
2 x 72 3.0CS
79 633, 86 635
67 2000CS, 70 2002ti, 05 330Ci

 

[Adadebe]

I am planning on using 215/55 on all 4 rims these rims are 7 inches wide. I am yet to get the offset on the rims. Would you suggest any other tire size for these rims?

 

[TILLA]

Here is a tire (tyre) size calculator I found that will show you the difference in sizes and the effect on the speedometer:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

[Bill Riblett]

Tire sizes?

What diameter wheels?
If you have 15" rims, get 215/60 tires
If you have 16" rims, get 205/55 tires