Converted Spacer..(BMW to MERC) - United Bimmer Community

**Kiterunner** · 12-15-2005, 09:39 AM

Greetings...

I have a set of Original "ANTERA" 5 spoke Chrome Rims.

Got them donated by my bro wo had them for his MERC E240.

Anyone having any information on converted spacers...so that I can install these rims...on my mauritian beauty...

cheers..

ps: my beauty is a E36, 1996 328i.

DEATH2000 · 12-15-2005, 05:44 PM

Well whats the bolt pattern and offset? The bolt patter for an E36 is 5x120 with a 40mm offset (35mm is usually ok too).

**///M Power** · 12-15-2005, 06:57 PM

What do you mean, "converting spacers?"

Are you talking about the center bore? If so they sell them but I think ive seen them for as much as $200+.

**Kiterunner** · 12-15-2005, 07:17 PM

I think they are called wheel replacers...and yes they cost around 200...

**Kiterunner** · 12-15-2005, 07:20 PM

I got this info fromsome sites..

Merc e240 (1998)

5x112mm, 35....42, C.Bolt : 66.5

As DEATH2000 mentioned...BMW is 5x120mm, 35...42, C.Bolt: 72.5...

Can I get these wheel replacers (I am not sure of what they are called..at this stage)..or will I have to get them made...?

**c1apton** · 12-15-2005, 08:13 PM

They're wheel adapters. Shop around the internet, but DON'T buy cheap. I'm not a big fan of them, but a good quality set will accomplish what you want. Cheap ones break & easily. I've seen it dozens of times and it will mess you up when one breaks. especially if you drive like the cars' meant to be driven. BE CAREFUL.

**Kiterunner** · 12-16-2005, 09:03 AM

Thanks c1apton....really appreciate the advise. Saw some on the net, made of aircraft alloy...they should be good enough to use, dont u think?

**c1apton** · 12-16-2005, 10:07 AM

Shop around and carefully. Check what their warranties are closely ...
I'm so adamant about it because friends' wife was hit head-on by a car that had one break. Tire & wheel broke clean off and car spun directly in front of her. She was messed up for a LONG time .

You might contact Tire Rack (and other wheel Tire co's) for their thoughts on them also

**zeaq328i** · 12-17-2005, 03:33 AM

kiterunner,

Since i'm in Oman doing nothing. Maybe i can make u a sigature picture like other members have?Just doing u a favour..

**Kiterunner** · 12-17-2005, 08:51 AM

Zeaq, that would be great. Incidentally, we both have the same set of rims too. I would have to send you a better pic of my car...right?

**Kiterunner** · 12-17-2005, 08:55 AM

c1apton, sorry to hear about your friend's wife. Will take your advice, and how do I look for warranties? Since I am located in Brunei, will they warranties cover here....very unlikely. Thanks once again....If push comes to shove...would stick to stock rims...

**c1apton** · 12-17-2005, 09:14 AM

When checking out adapters look for info, specs and if they don't mention warranty ask them for warr, info. If they're reputable, they'll warranty them anywhere. If they don't you don't need to be doing business with them. Don't get me wrong - there are some good ones out there, but there are some "borderline junk" ones too. Safety should be important factor when considering buying them.

I'ld rather see your car in your sig looking "sweet" than reading about a roll over or damage or injury.

**zeaq328i** · 12-17-2005, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiterunner

Zeaq, that would be great. Incidentally, we both have the same set of rims too. I would have to send you a better pic of my car...right?

Well here's a sig for you

Link
http://files.unitedbimmer.com/ub.c/z...i/1%20copy.jpg

At your control panel(User CP) Go to Edit signature and copy the image link above and put the image code like:
"[img] Image link [/img]"

DEATH2000 · 12-17-2005, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiterunner

Thanks c1apton....really appreciate the advise. Saw some on the net, made of aircraft alloy...they should be good enough to use, dont u think?

Aircraft grade aluminum is incedibly strong. Everything from plane fuselages, to landing gear, to the body of the HUMMER H1. But make sure its Aircraft alluminum (type 6 as sometimes called) and not an alloy, alloys arent as strong and less durable under stress.

**Kiterunner** · 12-18-2005, 09:12 AM

Thanks Death2000 n C1apton....will sit down to check on your pieces of advice...