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17x8 bmw wheels fitted to series iii

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Old Jul 25, 2018 | 10:20 AM
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Old Jul 25, 2018 | 10:26 AM
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I'm still working through the center caps on the front due to the size of the hub. Initial modifications are promising, just need to make the mounting tabs a bit smaller to fit between the wheel and the hub. Rears fit no problem.

I went with some pretty wide 225 55 17 from Bridgestone, they run wide for 225s. Maybe a narrower 225 or even a 215 would have worked better. Had to roll the rear fenders. May need a bit more rolling.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2018 | 10:55 AM
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I like them, they have a natural, not overstated appearance.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2018 | 11:32 AM
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Thanks. I wanted to keep a significant sidewall to keep with the character of the car. 17" was the right compromise for me between looks and performance.

The e39 wheels have a 74mm hub bore and 5x120 pattern making them an easy swap.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2018 | 09:55 AM
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Successful in the modification of the front center caps. I had to cut some of the inner structure and drill a hole in the center because it was the low point of the center cap.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2018 | 10:00 AM
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Now I just need to order 4 new center caps and 4 70mm leader emblems.
 
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