E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods Discussion about both stock and aftermarket parts for the E60. Accessories and modifications too!

My shoes are mounted finally!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-19-2010, 11:15 PM
  #21  
Senior Members
Thread Starter
 
johal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: London uk
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by IvoryJ
Really nice looking wheels. What is the lip size?

Hav'nt measured the lip size but they are not that big, but still look a good size.The rears are only 9.5 whereas most members have 10's in the rear
Old 08-19-2010, 11:28 PM
  #22  
Senior Members
Thread Starter
 
johal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: London uk
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I gave the rubber a good wash last night and applied some meguires endurance tire shine. The rims already look so much better now. The rims are growing on me now more and more. I'm starting to accept the fact that they look like 20"s now.
Old 08-20-2010, 01:49 AM
  #23  
Senior Members
 
Dutch 530i's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Amsterdam
Posts: 425
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

They look great mate! Its a good addition to your other mods!
Old 08-20-2010, 12:24 PM
  #24  
Contributors
 
radzM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 5,701
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2009 Alpine White e92 M3
Default

sick wheels!
Old 08-20-2010, 03:21 PM
  #25  
Contributors
 
xenonrider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 254
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: '04 545i '02 SC430 '04 RX330
Default

looking good! it should be perfect after the drop and the spacers
Old 08-20-2010, 03:42 PM
  #26  
Contributors
 
inktoxicated's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: central nj
Posts: 936
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 530i mystic blue
Default

speaking of spacers where can you get 5mm spacers for our cars. im confused bout the hubcentric business. and do u need long wheel bolts for 5mm?
Old 08-22-2010, 08:31 AM
  #27  
Senior Members
Thread Starter
 
johal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: London uk
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by inktoxicated
speaking of spacers where can you get 5mm spacers for our cars. im confused bout the hubcentric business. and do u need long wheel bolts for 5mm?


thats th same question i need an answer to as well! do you need longer bolts for 5mm spacers?
Old 08-22-2010, 09:35 AM
  #28  
Contributors
 
Anzafin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Kajaani, Finland
Posts: 5,851
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
My Ride: Bmw 530d 2004
Default

Originally Posted by inktoxicated
speaking of spacers where can you get 5mm spacers for our cars. im confused bout the hubcentric business. and do u need long wheel bolts for 5mm?

Originally Posted by johal
thats th same question i need an answer to as well! do you need longer bolts for 5mm spacers?
The "lip" of the car's own hub is about 10mm wide, so 5mm spacer is just a disc without a hubcentric lip. It doesn't matter as the car's own "lip" will reach out through the spacer. 10mm and wider spacers have their own hubcentric "lip".

My shoes are mounted finally!!!-5mm_spacer.jpg

I would use 5mm longer bolts just to be safe.

- Antti -
Old 08-22-2010, 10:00 AM
  #29  
Contributors
 
Tru5g's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Posts: 1,813
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 530i sport 6spd Sapphire Black/Tan
Default

very nice!
Old 08-22-2010, 02:59 PM
  #30  
Senior Members
 
medik13's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: S. Fla
Posts: 1,129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Anzafin
The "lip" of the car's own hub is about 10mm wide, so 5mm spacer is just a disc without a hubcentric lip. It doesn't matter as the car's own "lip" will reach out through the spacer. 10mm and wider spacers have their own hubcentric "lip".

Attachment 138132

I would use 5mm longer bolts just to be safe.

- Antti -
Also, make sure the wheels' hub is not beveled because the actual length the "car's own lip" is not enough to have a beveled hub wheel mounted to it. This will cause vibrations.


Quick Reply: My shoes are mounted finally!!!



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:11 PM.