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what is the biggest wheels that can fit on a bmw 325i 1994?

Reed — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:49:42 +0000

I want to know if I take up the supension of my car with adjustable spring can i install a 20 inch wheels on it.because i found it for a a good price

i have seen 22’s on a few but it takes a special hub center to do it . check with a wheel dealer and they should have the exact info you’ll need ..

How do you take out the old bmw centre badges on the wheels to put new ones on?

Reed — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:49:38 +0000

Simple! Slide a small standard screwdriver or butter knife under the edge (no need to remove the centre from the wheel or the wheel from the car) of the original and gently pull it up. Slide the tool under farther if required. It will pop right off. Clean the surface with rubbing alcohol and press the new emblem in place.

help 02 bmw 745i W/ 22" wheels…need wheel plates, also trunk lip, rear window wind deflector?need help!!!!

Reed — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:49:28 +0000

2002 bmw wheel plates that will fit 22 in rim caliper does stick out
rear lip(spoil;er) 3m tape
wind deflector, like vent shade for back window

email help to krugerjohnny@yahoo.com

why not get a ford chunderbird holmes

Can the offset of wheels be changed from a 40 to a 43 offset for my BMW 03 330ci?

Reed — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:48:59 +0000

I purchased some wheels for my car on ebay. They state that they manufacture wheels. I was told that in order for the rear wheels to fit properly, they would have to change the offset from a 40 offset to a 43 offset. Does this make sence to any one? Is it possible to do this to wheels already manufactured or could they do this when manufacturing the wheel?

they use spacers or adaptors and quite frankly that is NOT adviseable especially for a car that has cornering-performance capabilities.

if you have a BMW and are looking to enhance the rims (larger or better than stock you should be buying them from a company with a GUARANTEED FITMENT POLICY and that bolt directly onto the car – no spacers – no adapters.

perhaps like here
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/results.jsp?autoMake=BMW&autoModel=330Ci+Coupe&autoYear=2003&autoModClar=

you pay so much to have your car serviced, maintained, repaired, why would you consider going cheap and poorly fitting on aftermarket wheels?

Can I upgrade my 1998 bmw 328is with wheels and tires from a 2007 bmw 328xi?

Reed — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:48:28 +0000

Yes and no…

The wheels will fit, the offset and lug pattern are compatible.

The problem is the E90 (and even E46) tire sizes are slightly larger than the E36.

So if you fit a take-off wheel and tire set from an E90 car, your speedometer will read slightly low. But it’s not a big deal unless you lower your car – then, it might scrape against your wheel well/fender.

Can I buy a brand new car (BMW) without buying the wheels?

Reed — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:48:25 +0000

I plan to buy custom wheels for it.

NO! When you buy a vehicle, any vehicle, it has to be road worthy right off the show room floor. You can buy the car, then take the car to a tire and wheel shop and sell the tires and wheels to the shop. Personally, having an extra set of wheels and tires for winter use is a smart way to go, unless you live somewhere that doesn’t have inclement weather in the winter, like SanDiego, CA. You can also sell the wheels and tires on Craigslist and put that money towards the purchase of the new ones.

If my BMW has standard 16" factory wheels and I put brand new 18" alloys on them will I?

Reed — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:48:23 +0000

If my BMW has standard 16" factory wheels and I put brand new 18" alloys on them will I have to also change the calipers and disk brakes all round?

I was reading in a book that chav’s always make the mistake of putting a fancy body kit and huge wheels but leaving on the tiny factory brakes?

I am not sure if this applies to a BMW, its not the latest one its just a 3 series. But I want to make sure I do it right.

Thanks.

Hi

No, you do not need to change your brakes, there’s no need as the callipers, pads and discs you have are not influenced by the size of the wheel.

The only reason you may want to change them is so that they look better, a purely cosmetic reason.

The bottom of the range current 3 Series in Europe is the 316i, it comes with 16 inch wheels, however, the 18 or 19 inch wheels can be specified from new without BMW making any changes to the brakes.

Andy

Front wheels grinding on my BMW 318i when I turn?

Reed — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:48:14 +0000

I have been noticing that when I turn, even the slightest, it sounds like my front wheels are grinding. It does not sound like anything is grinding on the wheel well but I am not sure. What is most likely the cause and does anyone know how much something like this costs to fix?

I have had the same problem before. There is a little protective plate in there that is probably bent. As soon as you take your tire off you will see it. Its only about 2 cm thick and is very easy to bend. It is metal so whenever you turn it is rubbing on something else (probably your rotor) and that is what is causing your grinding noise. It is very easy to bend back. When I did it I just put a flat head screwdriver in between my rotor and the protective plate and pried it back so it wouldn’t rub when i turned. Hope this helped and this is the problem so you dont have to dump money into it. If its kind of more of a squealing noise it could be your power steering fluid is just low. Or if its the ball bearing it will kind of make a clunking noise. But if it is grinding this is more than likely your problem.

i have 1992 vw cabriolet i just need to know if i can fit bmw wheels 4×100 .tks?

Reed — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:48:13 +0000

RARE Enkei 92 15×7 Rims w/Polished lips 4×100 BMW 2002
this is the wheels

Yes they will fit. They have the same bolt pattern as VW. The only thing is the wheel may stick out a little more(less than an inch) than the ones you have on now.

1984 BMW wheels won’t turn, has been in garage for 5 years?

Reed — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:47:49 +0000

My 1984 BMW has been in he garage for 5 years, Runs fine but when I tried to move him, his wheels won’t turn. How can I get them to turn?

The brake shoes have rusted to the drums or rotors. This can be very hard to overcome. Try dragging it out with another vehicle and be careful not to connect the tow chain to anything that will bend (like bumper) – go for a frame connection. If that does not work (probably won’t) you will have to jack the car up and remove all the wheels. Then you will have to try a couple of approaches.
1. Try whacking the drum with a heavy wooden or rubber mallet. NOT iron. This may loosen things up.
2. Try heating the outside of the drum up with a torch, letting it cool, heating again, letting it cool and then whacking with the wooden mallet. Do NOT use heat at the top of the drum where the wheel cylinder is.
3. If the front rotors are stuck you should be able to pry them apart with a screw drive or brass wedge that you jam in between the rotor and the brake pad. If you don’t use brass plan on replacing the rotors, pads, and possibly the caliper too.

Good luck, it is going to be a PIA no matter what…