E30 Wheel Question

[GPGrobler]

Hi guys,

I do not know what the difference is between the pcd's for wheel rims and what it means, can anyone help? Also which pcd is the correct size for a BMW E30?

Thanks

 

[Ram3on]

PCD is basically the layout of the bolt patern on your wheel hub......BMW's are 5 X 120 (meaning 5 Holes, all apart by 120mm) as for the E30's they are all 4 X 100 (except for the 325is and M3 variants, them being the same as current BMW's) hope this explains it?

 

[GPGrobler]

So if I get 4/100 pcd for my E30 it will be the correct ones. Thanks, I was totally in the dark on this, I thought the measurement had to do with rim width

 

[UpNcOmiNg!]

+1
what he said.
Width is referred to by the "J" reference, measured in inches if im not mistaken.

Just make sure you get the right offset for the e30.
Go OEM, best way for e30's

 

[Ram3on]

Inches ...... Correct :thumbs:

 

[pre325]

E30s look best with 20 offset wheels

 

[GPGrobler]

I was running OEM "bottlecaps" on the car before the encounter with the concrete barrier, so now I"m just looking for the same size Lenso's.

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Most of the bottlecaps I can find over here have been destroyed by "spinners"

 

[zulu]

Hz, the correct size and offset are difficult to find for the e30. Many stores will offer you wheels but will generally be a 38et, so check the wheels you choose diligently. Cheers