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    Just use the function that looks like a camera in pdf format. Drag it over the pic of the wheel which copys the image, then you can paste it where ever and upload it.

    unfortunately we only have adobe reader so can't copy it, wil have to think of some other way

  3. Posted · Edited by zenetti · Report reply

    silly little asian people sent the pic through on a PDf file with about 100 other wheels. I have no idea how to save it and then load up here, will try and get them to take a photo and resend to me in jpeg format. rough description, 10 spoke wheel in hyper silver with machined dish looks to be about 50mm.

    cheers

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    O true that would be wicked, where abouts do you work man so I can come have a look?

    I finally got the base of the d2 out with the help of a mechanic, a crowbar and a mean hammer lol. So when I finally put those bastards in they will be staying in lol.

    lol at the crowbar, that and a hammer are the 'best tools' in a 'real' mechanics toolbox

    haha

    based in Penrose and in New lynn on Saturdays, welcome to pop in anytime.

    send me a txt on 021-729494 or click the wheel and tyre sponsors link, will take you to our website and you should be able to find contact numbers there

    cheers

    Johno

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    offset is 40. says ET 40 on the back of the wheel.

    is that a suitable offset for my car?

    also, what is a good tyre size for the back?, as they are getting down

    i will be in the market soon and will visit your shop when the time comes. currently on dunlop direzzas all round

    many thanks.

    Offset is 100% correct then. Unfortunately you can't safely change offsets on wheels. I have come across this problem before and it is not the tyre rubbing on the guards, it rubs on a little plastic thing at the back of the rear guards,and sometimes a tiny bit on the very back of the guard, only happens when you lower the car around the 45-50mm mark. very easy to fix.

    Have you had a wheel alignment done at all on the car? Sometimes the alignment can be a bit out which can also contribute to rubbing. With your size wheels and tyres it shouldn't rub.

    225/40/18's perfect size

    pop in any time we have stores in New Lynn and Penrose, I am based in Penrose and we should be able to fix your rubbing pretty quickly

    cheers

    Johno

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    The offset is 35 so yeah got the wrong offset. And im starting to get so frustrated the base of my adjustie wont come back out its like someone has welded it is. Ive lubed it up and it wont budge at all havent noticed one bit of movement towards coming back out!!!

    35 et will do it!! when you want some wheels give me a holla, we have 20's in stock that we need to clear

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    hey all,

    just got some niiice motorsport rims off an e46 328i wagon. i put these on my e36 1996 328i coupe.

    i think the rims are 8" wide, tyres are 225/40/18, my problem is the back is 1mm from the guard... is this normal? also front rubs ocasionally (not very often).

    my questions are:

    are these mags likely to be the right offset?

    do i need my guards rolled or flared?

    if so, where from in auckland

    is this normal?

    thanks heaps guys look forward to you help and the discussion,

    many thanks charlie

    it is strange that they rub on the front especially on the outside. how low is your car? Being 8" wide and running a 225/40 you really shouldn't have any issues with rubbing. Have you checked the offset of the wheels? they should be between 35-45. Are they genuine motorsport wheels or replicas? Genuine wheels on an E46 run a higher offset from factory so if anything the should sit in further. If the car is not lowered at all it sounds like you may have a 5 series offset wheel on there.

  8. Posted · Edited by zenetti · Report reply

    The inside of the mag like where the tire meets the mag is rubbing on the actual spring of the coilover.

    Where abouts on the mag can I find the offset? they are 20x8.5 with 225/35 tires.

    But yeah I was going to buy those bolt on spacers where you bolt them to your hub and then they have more studs on them for the mags to bolt to. So these will give me a vibration?

    Cheers Joel

    whereabouts in Aucks are you/ maybe I could pop out and have a look sometime. The offset should be stamped on the inside of the wheel near the 20x8.5. You will need to make sure the spacer sits snugly on the hub. Are your wheels multi stud or just 5x120? If they are multi stud you may need to cut the head of the studs in half to make sure that the top of the stud sits inside the bolt hole. hope that makes sense?

    I have been down this path before with bolt on adaptors and know the pain (especially to your wallet) that it can cause

    cheers

    Johno

    PS what make and model wheels do you have? maybe I can track them down and find out the offset

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    Another problem to add to my cars list of cr#p!

    I finally got my d2 adjustable suspension for my E39 520i and put the fronts in and when I rolled it out the garage to feel how it felt I heard a grinding noise and noticed that the inside of the mags were sitting on the coilovers.

    So I spoke to mag and Turbo today who recon I have 3 series offset rims on my car. So to add to my expensise im going to have to buy spacers. I found a guy out south who sells 22mm spacers which im going to go get on wednesday.

    Now heres my question will I get this problem in the arse end of the car if I have encountered it in the front or do you think I might be able to get away with out them? As I dont really want to buy two and have to go back and get them for the back or buy four and not need them for the back!!

    what do you mean by sitting on the coilovers? Do you mean the wheels are hitting on the inside strut? Or are the tyres hitting on the bottom of the spring plate?

    If they are hitting on the inside of the strut your best to get new wheels - spacers are prob going to give you a pretty bad vibration, and open up a whole new can of worms.

    If buying new wheels is not an option check the offset of the wheels if they are around 35 they will be for 3 series, if they are around 15 they should be the correct offset. If they are 35 you will need the bolt on spacers. Make sure they are hub centric ie fit snugly on your hub without any gap - need to be 74.1mm diameter. I am not sure if the adaptors come with a 74.1 or 73.2 centre, if they are 73.2 you will have to get them machined out which is going to add more cost!

    You may be able to get away with no spacers at the back, however they will sit a long way in.

    Let us know how you get on with the offset check.

    cheers

    Johno

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    Hi, could be keen on kit for my E46 4 door, where can i view.

    kits are all currently in Auckland and Palmerston North, we are just trying to figure out the best way to ship them to the Wellington store without damaging them.

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    Isn't spacers illegal?

    spacers are not illegal if they are either fixed to the hub of the vehicle or fixed to the wheel itself. Fixed means attached so that can not come off, ie they should be screwed or bolted on. Remember also that you will have to run longer studs as well.

    If your spacers are attached the car STILL requires an LVV cert to make it 100% legal.

    As said above it is a bit of a grey area and some 'friendly' WOF outlets may let it through.

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    You all like cars right?

    Watch the A1GP and back us!! New Zealand is leading the championship at the moment.

    Screw Netball. Rugby can take a back seat for a while. And Cricket is only good to get drunk at.

    LMAO

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    There's not a lot of rubber on those wheels!!! Sure looks "bling" but what's the ride like??

    ride is fine - more rubber than a 225/35/19. The whole idea is for it to attract some attention outside our shop. We were going to lower it but decided not to as when we go to sell it it will be put back to standard, and lowering these things takes a loooonng time. You have to remove the back seat, parcel tray, blind etc.

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    hey guys im thinking of getting some 17x7.5 rims for my 1990 320i E30

    they have an offset of +42 so would stick out and rub on the guards, so am probably just going to get my guards rolled and then everything would fit sweet hopefully,

    are there any other problems i would run into with this size and offset?

    cheers, blair

    HI Blair

    those wheels will definitely not work on your E30. They will hit the inside struts and the wheel will not turn once bolted up. I currently have wheels in stock that will work, although they are 16's not 17's unfortunately. We also have a shop in NP that can help you out, PM for details.

    cheers

    Johno

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    kits have landed!!!

    we need some people to try these kits out!!

    E36 4 door - motorsport!!

    E46 4 door M3!!

    E39 - motorsport!!

    also in stock M3 rear spoilers!!

    if you are after a kit please PM me and I will give you address to view

    thanks

    Johno

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