Author Topic: Need a spare tire/wheel... what to get and where? (Read 2736 times)

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

Wizard · « **Reply #1 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....

Bunta · « **Reply #2 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

flypenfly · « **Reply #3 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

flypenfly · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2007, 01:28:58 AM »

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

AL GReeNeRy · « **Reply #5 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

jajou318 · « **Reply #6 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)

Alpine003 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2007, 09:55:26 AM »

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