Re: Re 1997 540I wheels on 1991 535i?? Works?

[Jerry Brown <jerbrown@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim and Jon,

Actually, a spacer ring that fits the wheel is available from Tire Rack
- - cost about 3 bucks a piece.  You may need to check clearance due to
offset differences, though, but Tire Rack has spacer plates as well
(much cheaper than H&R).

I have '98 540i 17" rims (8X17, 235/45 front; 9X17, 255/40 rear) on my
'88 635 CSi with them. Works great.

Good luck,
- -jerry


Jim Cash wrote:
> 
> Jon
> 
> It will not work.
> 
> The centre hub is a different size on each - designed so that older wheels
> (heavier) can not be fitted to the 97 E39 lighter suspension.
> 
> Because of the difference it also means a wheel from an E39 will not fit the
> others either.
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Jim Cash

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