BMW e39 max wheel size/with/offset for extreme fitment. Help?

[oskarb]

Hello. I have an 1998 BMW e39 520iA who need some wheels but im insecure in what dimensions i should go for etc.

-I have adjustable coilovers and i want the car all slammed to the ground.
-I also want alot of tyrestretch and "wheelpoke" to get the right stance

But i have never own an e39 before.

Im thinking about these wheels: http://www.nlmotoring.com/XXR-531-Wheels-19x11-Hyper-Silver-p/53191433.htm?CartID=1
Front: 19x10 et 35 or et 15
Back: 19x11 et 15

Im thinking about running 225 tyres on the 10" and 235 tyres on the 11". If i have to i can go down to 215 and 225.

(I rather want 18`s to get the car as low as possible but i cant find them wider than 8,5")


Because the e39 have a 74mm hub i need a adapter like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/15mm-5x120-Hubcentric-Spacers-74-1mm-Hub-to-72-6mm-Wheel-Centerbore-72-56-CB-/380582051521?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item589c753ec1&vxp=mtr and thats what worries me because all the wheels will be 15mm wider :shifty

-Im planning to roll the fenders.
-Maby i should get adjustable camber plates?



so. Will this fit?? Any other suggestions, tips etc?

Thanks :help:help

(sorry my bad english)

[Jim@tirerack]

You will have to do more than a fender lip roll to make those fit. Plus the sizes of the tires are not good for the car.

[oskarb]

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[oskarb]

You will have to do more than a fender lip roll to make those fit. Plus the sizes of the tires are not good for the car.

Okei. Too bad, i really want those wheels. Anyone know if they come with a dimension that fit e39?


What about these? http://www.bmautosport.co.uk/showroom/product_info.php/new-axe-style-ex10-alloys-white-with-polished-lip-wider-rear-p-3829?cPath=51_23_155_31

Front: 18x8 et35
Rear: 18x9 et35

I still need those 15mm hubcentric spacers on these.

http://www.bmautosport.co.uk/showroom/product_info.php/new-style-alloys-silver-with-deeper-rear-stepped-dish-p-210?cPath=51_24_148_34
is also an alternative. on these i dont need the hubspacers.

But i have seen people run 18x11 rears on e39. I really want that.

[Jim@tirerack]

Yes you would need the spacers. I have an E39 and have seen tires rub with a 9" wide and a 275 tire. A 10" wide wheel with an offset of 20 or less will require a fender lip roll and more negative camber. If you want to run the 11" wide wheels just take care of the fenders.

[oskarb]

okei. I cant say i get any wiser here.

i found hub-centric spacers from 72,5mm hub to 74,1mm hub in just 5mm with http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/ES1899555_ES1899556_ES1899554/ES1899554/

so,quick question:
will a 19x11 et15 wheel front and 19x10 et15 wheel back. All with 5mm spacers. Fit e39 with fender roll and very much tire-stretch?

Thanks

[Jim@tirerack]

You are past what I can guarantee will fit.

[oskarb]

anyone else? :)

[WeekendCeleb]

will a 19x11 et15 wheel front and 19x10 et15 wheel back. All with 5mm spacers. Fit e39 with fender roll and very much tire-stretch?

Thanks
You can make almost anything fit (within reason) Just depends on what spring rates you are running and how much "poke" you want.

I am assuming you miss typed the 11 front and 10 rear? you meant 11 REAR and 10 FRONT?

If so, yes, You can make that work a flat rolled fender and some pulling also. But if you are wanting some "poke" that still tucks tire when being compressed you need to pay very close attention to tire size and the stretching capabilities of the brand of tire you are using. Different brands "stretch" differently. You will be dealing with a millimeter or two. Chances of getting it right the first time are not good.

[oskarb]

You can make almost anything fit (within reason) Just depends on what spring rates you are running and how much "poke" you want.

I am assuming you miss typed the 11 front and 10 rear? you meant 11 REAR and 10 FRONT?

If so, yes, You can make that work a flat rolled fender and some pulling also. But if you are wanting some "poke" that still tucks tire when being compressed you need to pay very close attention to tire size and the stretching capabilities of the brand of tire you are using. Different brands "stretch" differently. You will be dealing with a millimeter or two. Chances of getting it right the first time are not good.

Thanks for a good answear! :) Yes i ment 11 rear and 10 front. Im planning using Nankgang tires because they are cheap i think.
Now im worried about if i can go low enough. Now my coilovers is all way to the down. and i wonder if i can keep it that way with 19. Or should i go with 18s. I guess i just have to try ans see.

[DennisCooper]

Hi

Oskarb - you will also need to do some more research and reading around these forums and others to look and find other E39's which are running very low and see if you can find wheels to suit. Some of the 'famous' E39's on bimmerforums are examples owned by Narvin and Pavelk - have a search for them and look for threads where those guys have posted up what they've done and which products they've used. You might have coilovers which don't go as low as you want for instance, so you might have to purchase ones again which offer a greater ride height reduction. To run very low, I think you'll need to run 18's and also it's most likely you'll need to buy 3 piece wheels so that you can customise the lip/barrels etc for extra width and then run the right size tyres for that stretch you want. There's no one set way to do this, you'll need to trial and error and/or minimise that by doing what others have done combined with perhaps asking a local body shop or wheel arch rolling/flaring specialist to do the pulls/flares/arch rolling. I'd also say you'll most likely need to significantly increase your budget in order to achieve what you'd like - budget tyres often are a pain to balance and when you are going to be stretching them etc, you might find they're hard to do and you might have to run lots of wheel weights. Getting wide wheels made up means those 3 piece wheels and nice ones aren't cheap. Then you've got all your suspension to look at, I'd suggest changing and upgrading any bushes and components as you'll increase the wear rate on them when running very low and with lots of poke/stretch etc. Trying to do all of this 'on the cheap' means you'll most likely spend ages after you do it, doing it again, numerous times till you get it right. Save up beforehand, research more, and then do it all once, correctly.

Cheers, Dennis!