bmw325i 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2009 Does anyone know where to source metric tyres from and roughly how much they are? orrr if theres a way you can get around having to use metrics on a metric rim? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted December 25, 2009 Sorry mate there's no way 'round it. You have to use metric tyres on metric rims. If you can find an outlet that stocks them they will cost you between $500 - $800 per tyre. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted December 25, 2009 A guy on the BMW Car club website had some brand new TRX's for sale at $120 each. Worth a shot. Easiest way is to just buy some imperial wheels with tyres... much cheaper. Metrics aren't known for outstanding performance either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw325i 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2009 Sorry mate there's no way 'round it. You have to use metric tyres on metric rims. If you can find an outlet that stocks them they will cost you between $500 - $800 per tyre. haha whoops. bad mistake. might just have to be show rims then with bald tyres. what about re-treads??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted December 26, 2009 You find some of these? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted December 26, 2009 You find some of these? They're not metrics mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw325i 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2009 nope, M6 635CSI 3 piece's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted December 26, 2009 I've got got 4 metric tyres..............but they're holding up one of my E3's lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted December 26, 2009 nope, M6 635CSI 3 piece's those are e34 m5 wheels with the turbine covers. also come with throwing star cover options like on my e28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted December 26, 2009 I stand corrected Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted December 26, 2009 those are e34 m5 wheels with the turbine covers. also come with throwing star cover options like on my e28 They look sweet w/out any covers - If you have turbines, ditch those hubcaps hah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sick Puppy 1 Report post Posted December 27, 2009 those are e34 m5 wheels with the turbine covers. also come with throwing star cover options like on my e28So Brent, those are the same wheels with both the throwing stars and the turbine covers? The covers are interchangeable? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted December 27, 2009 ^^ Yep Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssbmw 219 Report post Posted December 27, 2009 Hi mate, I have found sourcing metric tyres frustrating for E24's in the past. At one stage the story I heard was that Michelin were doing a batch once a year and as a consequence they were scarce and expensive. I recall being quoted $800 a corner 6-7 years ago. As mentioned, there is a guy selling them for $120 / tyre on the NZ BMW car club website. That is a bargain. Something to be aware of, I once bought some that had obviously been sitting around for awhile and they were hard and made alot of noise. Some people say they are a bit suss in the wet, but I have always found them ok (and to be fair I am a sad arse who doesn't drive my bmw's in the rain). If you want to make your vehicle completely original, I guess you will need them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted December 27, 2009 yes they the tyres are all getting pretty old now , they start off with about 12mm of tread so they last forever but cost a fortune to buy and have a very old tyre tread and rubber compound so pretty leathal in the wet. i wouldn't touch them unless you like danger. but on a positive note thye did make a couple of nice designs for the wheels , and they can be got in 390mm or 415mm , go for the 415mm like they used on early e34 535i and some 540i etc not a bad looking bbs rim , also if you can find any the dunlop or avon metric tyres have better rubber/grip newer design etc check with marty(bm weapon ) he might have a set of metrics with tyres Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 i have got one 415 metric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
