Re: <E39> wheels on an <E28>?

[John G.Burns <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>I want to upgrade the standard 14" alloys on my 528e to 15".  I found a set of
>15x7 OEM cross-spokes from a '97 528i with tires for $400 (with about 15K
>miles on them).  I'd prefer to find a set of 15" basket-weave alloys from an
>E34 535i, but the price on the E39's seems really good.

>What is the offset & bolt pattern of the E39 wheels?
>Has anyone tried them on an E28?
>Should I be able to find a set of 15" from an E34 535i for the same price?

E39 wheels will fit but you need an insert for the hub ring.
BMW wheels are hub-centric and must mate with the ring on
the hub. E39 wheels have a smaller diameter hub I'm told.
Personally I think E39 wheels look too modern for an E28,
get some cross spokes from an E34.

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