Iḿ going to move my coupe from one location to another without using a trailer. The roads are icy and I need tires with studs (quite common in Norway). Finding a used set of wheels for this purpose is challenging but do anyone know if the e9 bolt pattern is compatible with other car makers? Also the offset should be close to the original spec.
Winter wheels
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Hi,
I would be for trailer but ...
Bolt pattern: 5x120mm is rather unique for BMW. The good new is it's still in use for current bimmers.
I think ET number and size will matters.
Basically it is recommended to use smaller rim, so 14 or 15 would be better than 17...
I heard to rather select be narrow/thin rubber to increase the tension on the road (smaller area on the road surface = bigger force to press the car's wheels on the icy road).
I would be for trailer but ...
Bolt pattern: 5x120mm is rather unique for BMW. The good new is it's still in use for current bimmers.
I think ET number and size will matters.
Basically it is recommended to use smaller rim, so 14 or 15 would be better than 17...
I heard to rather select be narrow/thin rubber to increase the tension on the road (smaller area on the road surface = bigger force to press the car's wheels on the icy road).
Narrow wheels is definitely the way to go under these conditions! The trip is about 160km and even with my Jeep in front of the trailer I will feel more comfortable behind the steering wheel of my coupe. Under the condition that I have 100kg loaded into the luggage compartment
Keshav sent me a list of several vehicles that have the same pattern https://sizemywheels.com/ so it might be possible to find a substitute.
On a budget look for 1980s or 1990s 5 or 6 series bmw wheels. They will be 5x120 with offset fairly close.
Early 3 series was all 4 bolt and don't work.
Some GM stuff works but I'm not sure exactly what to look for. 4.75" bolt circle is same as 120mm.
Early 3 series was all 4 bolt and don't work.
Some GM stuff works but I'm not sure exactly what to look for. 4.75" bolt circle is same as 120mm.
Henrik - I am in the USA, so I don't know if this will work for you, but I have a set of 14" "bottlecap" wheels that were on my car when I bought it that you can have for $25 plus shipping. (The $25 is to cover the cost of the boxes I would need to buy to ship them). I believe they are 14x6, and I know the pcd is 5x120.
Here is a blurry picture of them on my car. (Note that I've misplaced the center caps and sold the tires).
I have no idea what shipping may cost, but if you pm me with your address I will find out.
I think this is the way to go. Iḿ sure there are a lot of them stored in the dark corners of basements and garages (good for the rubber
)I will try an add on a local BMW forum. Some original steel rims may find a new home.
Shipping cost will be very high, even with sea freight. I will probably find some wheels, complete with OK rubber, locally.
You can probably get a set from the junkyard or local advert page for almost nothing.
But it is important to keep proper ET and/or inch size to avoid the wheels rubbing the inner fenders or bending the edges of the fenders while cornering.
E12/E24/E28 and some E34 wheels were having ET in range from 20-22 which should fit best but I would be for checking it on a car prior the trip.
But it is important to keep proper ET and/or inch size to avoid the wheels rubbing the inner fenders or bending the edges of the fenders while cornering.
E12/E24/E28 and some E34 wheels were having ET in range from 20-22 which should fit best but I would be for checking it on a car prior the trip.