Will e20 wheels fit my e34 (1994 530i)?

[dabblingman]

Hi folks,

I've got to find some replacement wheels for my e34, as the current ones have so much chrome damage that they are losing air constantly. The wheels on it now are marked 7Jx15 H2. I've got a lead on some e20 wheels with the same markings. Any idea if it will fit?

Thanks! Peter

[bmw325e30]

I'm pretty sure you're talking about the offset (ET20). If so then yes, they will fit perfectly as that is the stock offset for the E34.

[Jim@tirerack]

You need to make sure the bolt pattern and the center bore are correct for the car. The ET20 is the offset and that is correct for the car.
If I can help let me know.

[dabblingman]

Hi Jim,

Yeah this is confusing to me :-)

My current wheels have "e20" printed on them. I always assumed that meant they were from an older model (like e20, vs my e34). Do I hear from you that that is talking about the ET20 offset, not an older BMW model?

I also checked out two Tire Rack wheels (to just go new wheels, rather than gamble on old ones that are crappy). Can you tell me if these two would fit? Borbet Type B and Borbet Type H (both 15").

(oh yeah, my tires, which are pretty darn new, are 205/60 R15)


Thanks very much! Peter

[Jim@tirerack]

Hi Peter,

Both the Type H and B fit the car fine. The ET20 you are seeing on your wheel is the offset. Both of these wheels will fit fine with the tires you have. If I can help just let me know.