Anyone got a spare, spare 17" rim? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

illjah · 20th April 2006, 14:55

I've been looking for ages to pick up a 17" X 8" wheel as a spare as for some reason I have a genuine 18" Alpina as a spare, and what with the 'Ring trip would prefer to have a 17" so if I do have to use it for a prolonged time I needn't concern myself with differing overall diameter.

I've been looking on eBay for ages with no luck - anyone got a spare spare so to speak???

Also, HOW bad is it for the rear diff to run a 255/40/17 on one side and a 235/40/18 on the other? I've had to do it before but not for long, would the journey from the 'Ring to Amsterdam like that result in a knackered rear diff?

Mmm-Five · 20th April 2006, 15:47

I've got a couple of Type 42 wheels that I originally used as track day wheels, until I found out one was buckled - and then I got some M-System II wheels instead.

Keep meaning to put them on ebay, but have never gotten around to it. You're welcome to make an offer if they're of interest to you, PM me for info.

yewcorner · 20th April 2006, 15:59

I've got some spares if you need one until you find one? I've got two sets spare 1 x turbine and 1 x throwing star. All 8j's. I have one 9j spare. Take your pick?

I'm in Bracknell, 'lock up where wheels are stored is at Eversley.

[quote=illjah]I've been looking for ages to pick up a 17" X 8" wheel as a spare as for some reason I have a genuine 18" Alpina as a spare, and what with the 'Ring trip would prefer to have a 17" so if I do have to use it for a prolonged time I needn't concern myself with differing overall diameter.

AndyE · 20th April 2006, 18:27

Al, checking that out, it's 1.5% difference between the tyre sizes. I wouldn't like to drive with one on for very far on the back - it would be fine as a temporary measure, but not very good for the diff (if say, for example) all the way back from Deutschland...

Phlem5 · 20th April 2006, 20:06

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Originally Posted by AndyE

Al, checking that out, it's 1.5% difference between the tyre sizes. I wouldn't like to drive with one on for very far on the back - it would be fine as a temporary measure, but not very good for the diff (if say, for example) all the way back from Deutschland...

Especially with the weight of all those goodies he'll be picking up in Amsterdammage

doc_76544 · 20th April 2006, 22:14

i got a few extra t-stars without covers laying around, i only needed one and ended up with three from ebay. 2 are nice shape one isn't too nice as it was bead blasted so the polished part is gone. PM me if interested.

shawn

illjah · 21st April 2006, 11:41

Thanks for all the offers!! PM's are on their ways!