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E32 wheel compatibility with other models
I have a 1988 735i and struggle to find wheels for it. Can I broaden my search to e34 or e38 wheels? Would they fit?
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Just check the offset. Any E39 wheel will require a 2mm spacer for the hub (inexpensive).
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They will fit just fine if you purchase a cheap set of (aluminum) spacer rings to fit over the hub-centric location. I have E39 wheels on two E28s and have had them for years. I also own two E39s so I understand the issues. Thanks for your contribution.
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OP--I don't know the offset range for e32 specifically, but you can use a variety of options as long as it's a 5x120 and has similar offsets. I have e31 turbines on my e34, it's a 5mm lower offset and looks good. Edit: looked it up an e32 is typically around a 7" width and 20mm offset. Anything close to that will work. You can use a calculator like willtheyfit.com to visualize the differences between your stock wheels and potential replacements.
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You can have every wheel technically redrilled but than again... what's the point? Plenty E34 wheels out there which are plug and play for the E32. |
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I agree with you
I did agree with this point of yours.It ll fit with a set of aluminum spacer rings to fit over the hub-centric location.
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I fit a set of X3 wheels to the E32. I did have to put spacers to correct the backspacing, but I think they compliment the car nicely as if they could have come with the car. I don't have any rubbing issues and the car rides nicely as if it were on stock wheels and tires.
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Here's a e32 with 16" E38 style 5's, they are cheap and plentiful and tire sizes give a nice ride.
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