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BMW & MINI Wheel Lug Bolt / Nut Tightening Torque

 

The Mini & BMW wheel lug bolt/nut tightening torque values are listed below ;

MINI through June/06 (12mm lug bolts) = 95 ftlbs
MINI July/06-on (14mm lug bolts) = 105 ftlbs

 

1600 / 2002 = 65 ftlbs

Bavaria / CS = 65 ftlbs

E21 (3 series thru 83) = 60 ftlbs
E30 (3 series 84-91) = 75 ftlbs
E36 (3 series 92-98) =

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July 27th, 2010 | Tags: , | | Leave a comment

17 inch Alpina Wheel

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Do you carry a 17 inch alpina wheel (17 spoke)? what is the price?

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We do not stock the actual Alpina brand wheels. However, we do have a wheel from Beyern that is styled after the original Alpina design. The wheels are available in 17″ with either silver painted spokes and a polished lip

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June 28th, 2010 | Tags: , | | Leave a comment

BMW Wheels – E34/E28 5-Series Fit On E36/E46 3-series?

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

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My question is about two pairs of wheels from different BMW models. I am wondering if I can put one set of wheels on the other car. I have a 1984 BMW 533i (e28) which I am about to sell. I have

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April 19th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | | Leave a comment

BMW E36 3-Series Wheels On 5, 6, 7 and 8 Series

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

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car year: 1997
car model: 528i
I have a set of wheels from a 92-325i that I want to use on my 97-528i. It is fitted with 255/40/17 for the rear and 245/40/17 for the front. When I tried it on the 528, the

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April 5th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | | Leave a comment

E30 14″ Wheels & Tire Size

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car year: 1984
car model: 325e
I have an 84 325e with the factory rims (style C). I am wondering how
wide a tire can you install (safely) on these rims? Thank you.

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We regularly install 205/60/14 tires on the stock 14″ wheels, for the E30 chassis (3 series 84 through 91). While this is not

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March 30th, 2010 | Tags: , , | | Leave a comment

E30 5-Lug Conversion

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car year: 1987
car model: 325e
Dear sirs, I am wondering how hard, and what all might be involved in changing my 87 from 4 lugs wheels to 5 lugs wheels. It has ABS brakes

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There are two basic routes that can be taken in converting a standard E30 chassis to 5-lug hubs.

1) Install the front struts

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March 29th, 2010 | Tags: , , | | Leave a comment

BMW 18″ style 125 wheel on E36

Q I have a BMW 325is 1995. I am looking forward to Replace the Wheels. I saw some Wheels that I like and I have seen these wheels on this type of BMW previously. However I am pretty sure I will need to do some modifications in order to fit these. What can you tell

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March 11th, 2010 | Tags: , , | | Leave a comment

Too Much Brake Dust!

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

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I’m on my second BMW and I’m obsessed with having a clean car. Is there anything I can do to minimize the brake dust? I have to wipe the rims down every day, and I don’t have that kind of time.

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October 5th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | | Leave a comment

Other BMW Wheels on E39 (5 series 97 thru 03)

Q I am trying to find a set of wheels to mount winter tires on, but am confused about what will fit my 2001 530i with sport package. I assume that the wheels from all E39 chassis BMWs (5 series 97 thru 03) will fit, but I am wondering if wheels from other models will

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August 27th, 2009 | Tags: , | | Leave a comment