e28 535is w/ 390's to e34 15" basketweaves

[Chimi-Changa]

Changing to regular size wheels/tires- and thanks for all the detailed information posted on this site about specific wheel fitments.
Quick question is: assuming need to convert the 72.5 hub to the 74mm size of the e34's ( have bought wheels already), if I run the reccomended (by most?) 205/60/15 tires- would 5mm spacers require new Lug bolts, and would there be any fender clearance issues? Would a 205/55/15 help? Car is totally stock.
Thanks in advance, and sorry of this specific information is posted already and I did not see yet.

[fukoa]

I am running the e34 15" style 5 [ basketwaves ] with 215/60 R15 W Goodyear Eagle GT . and I don't need no spacers nor hub rings . all of the BMW OE e34 wheels are the same hub bores like the e28 . on the other hand all of the e38 and e39 are with the larger bore size than the e28 , so you will need rings for those wheels . don't put those chevycavalire tire size - 205... , they look stupid !

[tn535i]

You should tell us the new wheel size, for example 7x15 et 20. If the offset ( et xx) on the new wheels is in the 20-25mm range you probably don't need a spacer but you will want some hubcentric rings at a minimum that make up the difference in the bore sizes. With a 25 mm offset (or even 20) a 5mm spacer would be fine if it also centers the hub. If the new wheels have a higher offset than 25 you migh want a spacer to bring it back to 20ish.

I would not go smaller than 205/60 -15 since it is already slightly undersized from stock diameter. And just for example a 205/55-16 on a 7 or 7.5x16 et 20 fits with no issues like it was meant for an e28.

[Chimi-Changa]

Woops- newer wheels off a 94 530i and are et20 7"x15 Fundo's and look like have a 74mm bore hole.
would rather avoid spacers and longer bolts if I can..

[Rich Euro M5]

Woops- newer wheels off a 94 530i and are et20 7"x15 Fundo's and look like have a 74mm bore hole.
would rather avoid spacers and longer bolts if I can..

E34 wheels don't have 74mm bores, they have 72.5mm bores just like the E28. You don't need spacers or hubcentric rings, just bolt them on.

[Slow_Ballin']

Woops- newer wheels off a 94 530i and are et20 7"x15 Fundo's and look like have a 74mm bore hole.
would rather avoid spacers and longer bolts if I can..

If they are from the e39 then you will need hubcentric rings and that will be it. No need for spacers or longer bolts with those wheels. Just get a decent tire and enjoy!

[C.R. Krieger]

don't put those chevycavalire tire size - 205... , they look stupid !

You're an idiot. Click on my sig picture and tell me how "stupid" those 205s look.