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uaiethfh
09-23-2009, 12:55 AM
Hey all, Im new to this part of bimmerforums, just picked up a 94 530i/5.
I was looking for some wheels and came across some double spoke composite 71s, is there something else that they are called? How would they look on an e34 and what are they worth?
4500 RPM
09-23-2009, 01:03 AM
Very nice wheels but they are 3-series offset. I love those though.
uaiethfh
09-23-2009, 01:07 AM
The ones for sale are on a 540 being parted out, does that mean they are running spacers? They look to be the right offset in the pictures
auto da fe
09-23-2009, 07:29 AM
They were made in an E39 fitment also, so they might not need spacers.

http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/
misswin
09-23-2009, 08:58 AM
that website is amazing.
Sneezy
09-23-2009, 10:36 AM
I'm running knock-off style 71s in E39 fitment. No spacers needed. Looks okay in my view, but maybe a little modernesque for some. Don't forget the hubcentric rings.

A pic for reference. Please ignore 4WD status, the parts are on the way...supposedly.

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/2944/img00031200908181603.jpg
uaiethfh
09-23-2009, 11:51 AM
They look pretty good, I think i might pick them up. My understanding is that 17s are in 3 series offset and 18s are in 5 series offset.
The centers are pretty rough, is it hard to take them out and refinish them? Does anyone know the torque specs the bolts need to be put back in at or are they even a 2 piece wheel?
And a similar website in english- http://www.bmwwheels.com/
Sneezy
09-23-2009, 12:05 PM
They look pretty good, I think i might pick them up. My understanding is that 17s are in 3 series offset and 18s are in 5 series offset.
The centers are pretty rough, is it hard to take them out and refinish them? Does anyone know the torque specs the bolts need to be put back in at or are they even a 2 piece wheel?
And a similar website in english- http://www.bmwwheels.com/

Well mine are 17s in E39 fitment but again they are Italian knockoffs, not the real deal.
4500 RPM
09-23-2009, 03:00 PM
Forgot about the knockoffs, that would explain the correct fit.
uaiethfh
09-23-2009, 05:46 PM
So i ended up getting them today, they look and fit great with no spacers. The only thing that I dont like is they emphasize the wheel gap, so now i need some springs.
sweet e36 pimp
09-23-2009, 08:55 PM
love that site myself!!! shows every different width, offset, etc...

they'd def. look good on the car though.