Style 5's on a e90?

Moroney031 · 09-20-2011, 03:15 PM

I have a set of 17" style 5's that I am trying to put on my e90. The barral of the rim is just rubbing against the break calipers. I have heard people have grinned down the caliper but that is the last option i want to do. Has anyone done this set up or have any suggestions?

Express · 09-20-2011, 03:16 PM

offsets of the style 5...

17's should clear without a problem..

NYFelix87 · 09-20-2011, 03:17 PM

A spacer may work

edirtaynine · 09-20-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NYFelix87

A spacer may work

the spacer will push the wheel out, but won't help with the caliper/barrel clearance.

Moroney031 · 09-20-2011, 03:37 PM

I'm pretty sure the offset is 20. When I bolt up the rim it just hits the caliper because of the shape of the barrel is not straight across. Not that it's bent but just how the rim it. I will try a spacer

Express · 09-20-2011, 03:39 PM

spacer wont fix a barrel clearance issue.

whats the shape of the barrel?

Moroney031 · 09-20-2011, 03:43 PM

I can't insert a picture because I'm on my phone but if you google image bbs rc090 barrel you will be able to see it

Express · 09-20-2011, 04:01 PM

thats because the face is much smaller than 17 inches.

Gavin@MMW · 09-20-2011, 04:29 PM

Ah you have a 330, I have only seen these on a 325, which has smaller brakes.
a spacer will do nothing for you unless you have a barrel that is inset to allow for a larger brake.

Either Shave the caliper a little, or unfortunately try different wheels

Moroney031 · 09-20-2011, 04:44 PM

Thanks for the help

Pcemkr · 09-20-2011, 07:09 PM

18" Style 5s look small enough on E90. Don't bother with 17"s.

09-20-2011, 03:15 PM	#1
Moroney031 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Style 5's on a e90? I have a set of 17" style 5's that I am trying to put on my e90. The barral of the rim is just rubbing against the break calipers. I have heard people have grinned down the caliper but that is the last option i want to do. Has anyone done this set up or have any suggestions?
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Express Major General 369 Rep 8,693 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	offsets of the style 5... 17's should clear without a problem..
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Moroney031 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I'm pretty sure the offset is 20. When I bolt up the rim it just hits the caliper because of the shape of the barrel is not straight across. Not that it's bent but just how the rim it. I will try a spacer
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09-20-2011, 03:39 PM	#6
Express Major General 369 Rep 8,693 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	spacer wont fix a barrel clearance issue. whats the shape of the barrel?
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Moroney031 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I can't insert a picture because I'm on my phone but if you google image bbs rc090 barrel you will be able to see it
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09-20-2011, 04:01 PM	#8
Express Major General 369 Rep 8,693 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	thats because the face is much smaller than 17 inches.
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09-20-2011, 04:29 PM	#9
Gavin@MMW Brigadier General 406 Rep 3,879 Posts Drives: MMW Supercharged E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 818/805 iTrader: (18)	Ah you have a 330, I have only seen these on a 325, which has smaller brakes. a spacer will do nothing for you unless you have a barrel that is inset to allow for a larger brake. Either Shave the caliper a little, or unfortunately try different wheels
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Moroney031 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the help
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09-20-2011, 07:09 PM	#11
Pcemkr Pro Hater 49 Rep 1,717 Posts Drives: Low and slow Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: DC iTrader: (1)	18" Style 5s look small enough on E90. Don't bother with 17"s.
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