Got the E38 style 5s on...

[BorisBLASTovski]

Picked up a clean set of E38 16" style 5s over the winter, and just got around to putting them on today (nice weather finally...) Thought I'd throw up a pic; definitely looks better than the stock 15" bottle caps, but I still have the original 235/60/16 tires on (just until Costco finally gets my 225/55/16 set). Geez they're huge - close to 2" diameter larger than the originals! Even with spacers I was sure they would still rub somewhere, but to my surprise they have not (yet). Should look a bit less cartoon-like with the new tires once I get em. Sure softened the ride up though!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w262/BoRisBlast-o-vich/Style5s.jpg

[Blutarsky]

nice! i actually like the bulbous tire look.

[Mr 535i]

I feel the same way! Love the meaty look rather than the thin square off look, don't get me started on the stretched look. Let us know if they rub later on.

[4500 RPM]

Those are good-looking wheels.

[Qsilver7]

Keep an eye on the inner side of the front wheels until you get the correct size tires. The suspension may be rubbing the outer edge of the inside of the front wheels especially when you turn with the 235/60/16 tires mounted.

I say that because I run those same wheels on my 95 Touring mounted with 225/55/16 winter tires...and they are REAL close to the front suspension...can't imagine a wider tire with a larger rolling diameter not at least occasionally rubbing.

Good luck. :)

[CleanE34]

thats a nice look. simple yet stylish.

[zubbie]

perhaps this is a new trend? Meaties unite :buttrock

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd58/zubbie_photo/P1000785.jpg

[lilxyoshi]

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fat tires FTW

[BorisBLASTovski]

Keep an eye on the inner side of the front wheels until you get the correct size tires. The suspension may be rubbing the outer edge of the inside of the front wheels especially when you turn with the 235/60/16 tires mounted.

I say that because I run those same wheels on my 95 Touring mounted with 225/55/16 winter tires...and they are REAL close to the front suspension...can't imagine a wider tire with a larger rolling diameter not at least occasionally rubbing.

Good luck. :)

Seem to recall that you don't run spacers though; do you? I put 3mm ones in, which is kinda thin but still allows the wheel to rest on the hub.


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fat tires FTW

For some reason I think Freddie Mercury would've agreed.

[Blutarsky]

i keep coming back to this thread...your car looks very very good imo. i'd love to roll that sled to the office every morning...looks like it means business.

[SC David]

I like that look too. It's cool how the rears are tucked because of the huge diameter.

[525fourthew1n]

perhaps this is a new trend? Meaties unite :buttrock

Haha let's get Clevertd in here, hes got a sick 535i with some meaty tires on basketweaves, and then the car is lowered very nicely (see signature).

[E34Mekanik]

Fatties right here, nothin' wrong with 15x7 BWs!!

[clevertd]

Haha let's get Clevertd in here, hes got a sick 535i with some meaty tires on basketweaves, and then the car is lowered very nicely (see signature).

:shifty

wheels are painted, sanding with 1000grit and clear tomorrow kthx:stickoutt

[525fourthew1n]

:shifty

wheels are painted, sanding with 1000grit and clear tomorrow kthx:stickoutt

F*CK. YES.

I want to see now. Need anymore clear? I have a can or two here. Btw, you should try to paint the old B-dubs black see how it looks hah.

[screwbiedoo15]

:shifty

wheels are painted, sanding with 1000grit and clear tomorrow kthx:stickoutt


Would these be the style 32s i've been hearing about?

[clevertd]

Would these be the style 32s i've been hearing about?

Yes they would

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2258/2411075837_a01c218754_b.jpg