parallel part number

[coldwell]

I have a 2002 530i with sport package.I am looking to put on some oem parallels and from this site found out 740 wheels won't work.when I hunt them down how do I know they will fit.Is there a part number on them and were is it???
I can't wait to be able to post a picture of my car.

[Qsilver7]

It says that you have 24 posts...you could have started posting pics 4 posts ago!

You can get the BMW original part number for the e39 MPars by using any of the 3 online part databases...just go to the the WHEEL (main group):

1. http://bmwfans.info/original/
2. http://www.bmwmobiletradition-online.com/bmw/
3. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do

The e39 5 series is the ONLY modern 5 series that doesn't share the same wheel specs as all other 5/6/7/8/Z8 BMWs. And its only the wheel hub that is larger (74.1mm versus 72.56mm for all other mentioned models)

If you are looking at original BMW MPars (not replicas)...the information is on the rear side of the spokes:



If push comes to shove, and you can only find MPars with 72.56mm hubs...you can always take them to a reputable shop and have the hubs bored out to the correct 74.1mm.

[coldwell]

Thanks ,you guys really know your stuff

[coldwell]

just so I know what i;m looking at got part # 36112229635 and #36112229640
Is this correct.????If I find these is the hub 74.1mm
Thanks again

[Qsilver7]

just so I know what i;m looking at got part # 36112229635 and #36112229640
Is this correct.????If I find these is the hub 74.1mm
Thanks again

Yes, according to the parts cross reference you are correct...those two part nbrs only come up for the E39:

• 8"x18" w/20mm offset (BMW part nbr 36 11 2 229 635) - http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partxref....=on&showeur=on
• 9"x18" w/24mm offset (BMW part nbr 36 11 2 229 640) - http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partxref....=on&showeur=on

[chiefwej]

You may find yourself looking at replicas when you see the price of a set of OEM's.

[dewa19]

3 days ago I got m-pars from OE wheels and I am happy with them..around $1200 wheels and tires 18"..

[chiefwej]

RealOEM shows a list price of $4,378 for a set of authentic BMW M-pars, then a set of PS2 will add another $1,200. Add, something for mounting and balancing, and you should really get a full alignment, since the off-sets are different. Pretty soon you are talking real money.

Don't get me wrong they are a great wheel, but if they hadn't come on my car, I wouldn't be able to justify ever buying them. If you can't find a deal on a used set, look at replicas. No they aren't as good, (heavier, and cast, not forged) but a hell of a lot cheaper, and look pretty much the same.

[Qsilver7]

RealOEM shows a list price of $4,378 for a set of authentic BMW M-pars, then a set of PS2 will add another $1,200. Add, something for mounting and balancing, and you should really get a full alignment, since the off-sets are different. Pretty soon you are talking real money.
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New OEM BMW Mpars are expensive...I won't argue that....but the figures you gave were slightly incorrect.

If you go back to the MPar diagram at Realoem....note that item #1 is for a complete set of "summer wheels"...which also INCLUDE the tires (a staggered set of Dunlops): http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...=36&fg=15&hl=5

If you purchase the wheels by themselves, RealOEM will charge you $2778.84 for a staggered set of wheels only

But if you order them from Maxmillian Imports...they charge $3357.90 for the complete set (incl tires)...and $2116.22 for the (staggered set of) wheels alone: http://www.bmwmobiletradition-online...=36&fg=15&hl=5