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Re: 17x9 Rear Wheels For 93 M5 (archive)
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Posted by Rob @ UUC Motorwerks on February 01, 2001 at 13:50:42:

In Reply to: 17x9 Rear Wheels For 93 M5 posted by Simon Cooper on January 31, 2001 at 16:57:22:

You technically can use the 9" rears from the 850CSi, but the offset may limit you to a 255/40-17. Also, technically, the difference in offset is not good for your wheel bearings... whether 3mm makes much difference is a judgement call.

The '94 Euro M5 with Nurburgring package came with 9" rears with et22 offset. You can definitely mount 275/40-17 on those and there is no question about abnormal bearing wear as this wheel was designed for the E34.

To see how 255s look compared to 275s, review these pics:

(245/40-17 fronts in both pics)

255/40-17 rears on 17x9: http://www.shortshifter.com/robsnewtoy/images/wheels/front_right_silver.jpg

275/40-17 rears on 17x9: http://www.shortshifter.com/robsnewtoy/images/wheels/front_right_lights2.jpg

- Rob Levinson
'94 M5 3.8 Touring

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Two Questions.

1. Do you need an offset to install the the 17x9 throwing star wheels from the 850 CSI?

2. Does anyone have a pair of 17x9 throwing star wheels for sale?

Regards

Simon




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