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m3 conversion?

Old Apr 27, 2004 | 12:58 AM
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m3 conversion?

is there anyway to fit an 2003 bmw m3' 18'' rims on s5 FC??
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 03:42 AM
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What size and offset are the M3 wheels? For example: 17"x9" +40 offset. I am pretty sure the bolt pattern is 5x120mm.

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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 04:02 AM
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Bolt pattern won't fit...I thought they were 5 x 130?

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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 04:28 AM
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5x120 is the normal BMW bolt pattern. And you're right -- it won't fit on an RX-7. But the hubs could be redrilled if the offsets are high enough. If the offsets are really high, bolt-pattern-changing spacers could be used. However, I think it is not worth it in either case, and I doubt the offset will be high enough anyway.

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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 11:42 AM
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DAMIT!

i was getting a deal on satin chrome double spokes

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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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M5 wheels would look great on almost any car but the boltpattern is such that they only fit Bimmers
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 02:03 PM
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Doh! Stupid Germans.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 02:04 PM
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From what I've learned, never a good idea to redrill the hubs. Puts a lot of stress on the hub. Eventually, under certain circumstances the wheel will bend and break, and possibly cause a good wreck.
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