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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: flypenfly on February 13, 2007, 04:50:58 PM

Title: Need a spare tire/wheel... what to get and where?
Post by: flypenfly on February 13, 2007, 04:50:58 PM

So yeah, I don't have a spare tire or even a jack or nut remover. Does a full size spare fit in there? What fits? Any recommendations on where to get a steel wheel that'll fit?

Also, would these fit on a E30 318is?

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/pts/275529982.html

Title: Need a spare tire/wheel... what to get and where?
Post by: Wizard on February 13, 2007, 06:14:41 PM

Those will not fit....Notice they are 5 lug....Our cars are 4 lug....
A full size spare will fit in the trunk....Might want to check Ebay....Usually single wheels are easy to come by....

Title: Need a spare tire/wheel... what to get and where?
Post by: Bunta on February 13, 2007, 06:25:33 PM

theres a car being parted out in the For Sale section right now see if he has the parts you need.


Hunter

Title: Need a spare tire/wheel... what to get and where?
Post by: flypenfly on February 13, 2007, 11:26:12 PM

This guy claims MiniCooper wheels will fit on an E30, is this right?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110091727920&indexURL=6&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting

Title: Need a spare tire/wheel... what to get and where?
Post by: flypenfly on February 14, 2007, 01:28:58 AM

Looks like you can't actually fit it without machining.

Title: Need a spare tire/wheel... what to get and where?
Post by: AL GReeNeRy on February 14, 2007, 04:04:17 AM

aftermarket steel wheels can be ordered for about $50 brand new from any wheel and tire shop

Title: Need a spare tire/wheel... what to get and where?
Post by: jajou318 on February 14, 2007, 08:53:59 AM

Quote from: flypenfly;19505

This guy claims MiniCooper wheels will fit on an E30, is this right?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110091727920&indexURL=6&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting

He says he's unsure about fitment. From what I recall, Mini's have a smaller centerbore. So the rims woul dhave to be machined a bigger centerbore to fit our cars. (correct me if i'm wrong)

Title: Need a spare tire/wheel... what to get and where?
Post by: Alpine003 on February 14, 2007, 09:55:26 AM

I have 14" OEM E30 bottlecap wheel for $40 + shipping. ;)