I just bought a 2000 M5 with 25,500 miles from someone. The car shakes at certain speeds -- I knew about this before I bought it. Car inspector says wheels are bent. The wheels are aftermarket Alutecs and would cost $640 to repair.
I have had bent wheels "unbent" before on another vehicle and they never run true again so I am looking at buying a new set of wheels and probably a new set of tires. I called the dealer and they said the OEM size is 8"x18" and 9.5"x18".
I have found 8.5"x18" and 9.5"x18" from a 740i. Would I have problems using those? I have also found 8.5"x18" and 10"x18" -- can I use these? How important is half an inch width? If the width of the wheel varies by 1/2", will the width of the tires have to change as well?
Where is a good place to buy wheels for an M5? And has anyone had experience with the various "replica" wheels on Ebay?
Thanks.
I have had bent wheels "unbent" before on another vehicle and they never run true again so I am looking at buying a new set of wheels and probably a new set of tires. I called the dealer and they said the OEM size is 8"x18" and 9.5"x18".
I have found 8.5"x18" and 9.5"x18" from a 740i. Would I have problems using those? I have also found 8.5"x18" and 10"x18" -- can I use these? How important is half an inch width? If the width of the wheel varies by 1/2", will the width of the tires have to change as well?
Where is a good place to buy wheels for an M5? And has anyone had experience with the various "replica" wheels on Ebay?
Thanks.