BMW wheels for Camaro?

[sik68]

AND don't get replicas...as tempting as that is:

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39...ca-wheels.html

[osdmike]

Hi!
I have "Rondell"-wheels ,17" x 8-1/2 on My El Camino.
BMW M5 ,replicas.
Work just fine for a daily driver.

[Jimmy Sean]

I also bought wheels for a BMW and had them widened for 335's. Check out my build thread in my signature for more information.

[GBodyGMachine]

I run BMW wheels. Needed spacers that I custom built, longer studs, and the stud holes in the wheels machined out.

[BitchinCamaro]

Originally Posted by osdmike

Hi!
I have "Rondell"-wheels ,17" x 8-1/2 on My El Camino.
BMW M5 ,replicas.
Work just fine for a daily driver.

nice Elky you got there so like GBody said, did you have to drill out the holes anymore also? or did they fit just fine with the hubcentric rings?

ive always had a thing for the BMW wheels and just recently discovered that they "bolt on". So a buddy says...

And where can i find those hubcentric rings? ebay?

[osdmike]

There were no hubcentric rings with the wheels ,when I bought the car.
Just conical lug nuts.
Worked well.No vibrations.
IMO ,hubcentric rings should be used,for safety.
Now I have changed the wheels to Olds SST 4-3/4 boltpattern.
Looks good too, on the Elky!

[Rhino]

Originally Posted by sik68

AND don't get replicas...as tempting as that is:

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39...ca-wheels.html

While I see the point you're trying to make, that post may not be the best way to point it out. Out of 13 posts, one guy saw pictures of one wheel failure.

[sik68]

Originally Posted by Rhino

While I see the point you're trying to make, that post may not be the best way to point it out. Out of 13 posts, one guy saw pictures of one wheel failure.

Believe me, I didn't come to my own opinion about replicas based on this one thread either...there's plenty on that same forum and other bmw forums about replicas that can/should be researched. If you are considering running replicas, you should take the time to understand the purchase you are going to make, especially with something as vital as wheels.

Additionally, not all replicas are created equally. I usually err on the side of paranoia, so I am going to stay away from them all together.

05 3 series wheel fitment hre's, needed 1 inch spacer to get them to sit out enough



http://i34.tinypic.com/2u54xl0.jpg

[deuce_454]

Originally Posted by sik68

I usually err on the side of paranoia, so I am going to stay away from them all together.

nonsense... its a cast alloy wheel... and it will not fail on you. period..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-ST...mZ290263175527