Author Topic: Wheel bearings (Read 2870 times)

sir otto · « **on:** September 12, 2006, 08:03:04 PM »

Does anybody know if you can put a e36 5 lug wheel being into the e30 housing. I am not a fan of the 4 lug now.

D. Clay · « **Reply #1 on:** September 12, 2006, 11:15:20 PM »

There aren't any cheap 5 lug conversions. It's $1000 minimum and usually $1200 to $1500.
On the rear you can use M3 hubs. They're 5X120 bolt pattern. On the front only the 4 lug bearing/hubs fit. You can use M3 struts which are very hard to find used and pricey new. Or you can use the E36 struts. They're cheap used. They do put the wheel to the rear of the wheel opening a bit.
4 lugs are more than adequate from a performance standpoint and are not a weak link even in competition. BBK's and wheels are also readily available. There are 7 types of new BBS available in 15, 16, and 17 inch. There are lots of used 4 lug wheels available also.
I have never really seen the thing for 5 lug conversions. You can buy 4 hot new BBS for the price of the conversion. The 5 lug setup also takes you out of the spec competition classes.

BrandC · « **Reply #2 on:** September 12, 2006, 11:34:57 PM »

4-lug is weight savings.

fabby318is · « **Reply #3 on:** September 12, 2006, 11:41:54 PM »

Quote from: BrandC

4-lug is weight savings.

+1
I'm all about the weight!

bmwman91 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 13, 2006, 12:39:58 AM »

Don't you save an extra 300 grams with the extra hole in the hub?

And towed to the right forum.....
Oh, welcome Sir Otto!

sir otto · « **Reply #5 on:** September 13, 2006, 03:13:48 AM »

thanks for the reply my reason being is after the crash i am over pertective of the corners of my car. If it was simple would have done it but no way will i spend the extra$$$ for something you say is not any safer/stronger. thanks for the reply. You guys will make my conversion a lot less stressful

Author Topic: Wheel bearings (Read 2870 times)

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