Re: looking for E34 M5 18" Parallels (archive)

Here we go again with what are the correct M parallels for the E34. The E34 wheels are model bmw specific, 8" fronts w/20mm offset and optional rears 9" 22mm offset.

The E38 7 series fits, however, with 8" front/ 13mm offset and 9-1/2" rear 25mm offset. The e38 wheels fit, but will limit you in tire size. The seven series wheels push the wheel out more towards the wheel lip.

I just went through all of this and settled for the factory E34 setup. Best tire clearance and fit. 245's front w/ 8"s and 275's rear w/ 9"'s.
665.00 and 715.00 Dealer list. Less 25" or 30%

Check out my set up at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe34m5/files/M5%20Wheels%20and%20Tires/
Dave Hall

Gary:

You can get all the European stuff at the dealer. Just find one that gives CCA members the 30% discount.

Same for the wheels. I think they list for $640 each. Discount Tire sells replicas they call the TT style for $1800/4 wheels+tires, but I'm told the replicas are to be avoided for quality reasons. Never had anyone complain and I know that at least one Registry BMW has them.

Neil Deshpande
http://www.neilwerke.com

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Anyone have a source for 18" parallel wheels 8 and 9.5 inch wide for an E34 with the correct offset??

Anyone have a good connection in the US for european parts?? Looking for a headlamp/foglamp washer kit, factory first aid kit and a warning triangle for the tool kit.

http://bmwe34m5.com/faqs/?theme=1&level=4&question_id_select=174&chapitre_id_select=28&document_id_select=3

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