shaving the wheel

tinka · 02-19-2008, 06:58 AM

guys,has anyone done this before,to reach the correct offset.

would shaving say 10mm from the hub or wheel mounting face(not sure what its called) weaken the wheel.
i cant find any csl wheels here with proper e90 offsets,i know they are a lot cheaper your side but by the time the import taxes etc are added im not much better off,so im trying to find another way of getting the ones that are available to fit,its so frustrating.

madman · 02-19-2008, 01:51 PM

It would make much more sense to roll the wheel arch.

sambonator · 02-19-2008, 02:23 PM

2mm or so is the max you can do safely. 10mm's and you won't have anything for the bolts to tighten against.

simpleE92 · 02-19-2008, 02:28 PM

how or where do u go for something like this?

tinka · 02-19-2008, 02:37 PM

QUOTE=sambonator;2170920]2mm or so is the max you can do safely. 10mm's and you won't have anything for the bolts to tighten against.[/QUOTE]

that did cross my mind

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Originally Posted by simpleE92

how or where do u go for something like this?

i was thinking of a machine shop,with a lath of some sort,if its not a good idea ill have to leave it,DAMN.

i can get et 27 which might be ok,thanks guys.

sambonator · 02-19-2008, 03:14 PM

You can fix too much offset with wheel spacers, but you can't do anything with too little offset... except maybe roll your fenders...

Ron@Modbargains · 02-19-2008, 03:55 PM

Shaving if not done right can have some serious adverse affects. Needs to be done right by the manufacturer in most cases so that you know they'll warranty it. As to the CSL's - we have them in proper offsets, have you checked out the new Miro CSL's Here?

They come in a 19x8.5 ET35 and 19x9.5 ET33, plus we can ship it to UK right away. Send me an email or give us a call if you need help.

b335i · 02-19-2008, 04:36 PM

I did 5mm on a wheel, the wheel shop said that was the max.

roll the fenders too!

200Duece · 02-19-2008, 10:41 PM

How much are the wheels from BMW parts there?

1WickedE90 · 02-20-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tinka

guys,has anyone done this before,to reach the correct offset.

would shaving say 10mm from the hub or wheel mounting face(not sure what its called) weaken the wheel.
i cant find any csl wheels here with proper e90 offsets,i know they are a lot cheaper your side but by the time the import taxes etc are added im not much better off,so im trying to find another way of getting the ones that are available to fit,its so frustrating.

Shaving 10mm off the hub or whatever other part of the wheel would seriously compromise the wheel - don't do it.

With the US$ weak against the euro/sterling/what-not, what you can do is ask someone to buy the CSL wheels here and send it to you as a "gift". Mark the box "used wheels"

- whatever you'll pay will be significantly less than buying it in your 'hood and paying VAT as well. Check out on your end how much import taxes are on "used motor vehicle parts".

tinka · 02-20-2008, 04:06 AM

thanks for your input guys,ill leave it then,it was just an option for some et20 rear reps.

i have seen some genuine csl wheels with 44 and 27 offsets that may have to do.

1WickedE90 · 02-20-2008, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tinka

thanks for your input guys,ill leave it then,it was just an option for some et20 rear reps.

i have seen some genuine csl wheels with 44 and 27 offsets that may have to do.

How'd you score the genuine CSL wheels, you have a CSL VIN???

tinka · 02-20-2008, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 1WickedE90

How'd you score the genuine CSL wheels, you have a CSL VIN???

ive seen them on e-bay uk,well it states they are genuine csl reps?,still not ideal offsets for the e90 though.

ive been researching today,and a place about 45mins from me say they do csl reps with 40 and 30 offsets,and they also say they are velocity rims,when i e-mailed velocity a while ago they said they dont have a uk dealer,so im a bit sceptical at the moment.

Sparky66 · 02-20-2008, 06:51 AM

As a heads up - Velocity reps are heavier than the Miro reps.

1WickedE90 · 02-20-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tinka

ive seen them on e-bay uk,well it states they are genuine csl reps?,still not ideal offsets for the e90 though.

ive been researching today,and a place about 45mins from me say they do csl reps with 40 and 30 offsets,and they also say they are velocity rims,when i e-mailed velocity a while ago they said they dont have a uk dealer,so im a bit sceptical at the moment.

Oh, you meant "reps" = replica wheel. I thought you meant the real deal.

tinka · 02-20-2008, 01:17 PM

here you go,the e bay ones which say genuine,a typo error ,sorry,not genuine reps,im so used to typing the word reps.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-GENU...QQcmdZViewItem

1WickedE90 · 02-20-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tinka

here you go,the e bay ones which say genuine,a typo error ,sorry,not genuine reps,im so used to typing the word reps.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-GENU...QQcmdZViewItem

Those are amazing! Buy them now!

For the front wheels, you need to use a 5mm spacer to bring the offset to 39ET. Here is the link for H&R Trak+ spacers http://www.hrsprings.com plug in your car model, etc & it will bring you to the page where you'll see the part numbers for whatever H&R makes for your vehicle.

The rear wheels shouldn't be a problem w/ an E90, 27ET should fit just fine.

Good luck, post pics of your car w/ the wheels if you do end up buying them.

328i · 02-20-2008, 04:09 PM

Those wheels will fit fine. I have et22 9.5 wide rear wheels on my e90 and they dont rub.

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tinka Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 267 Posts Drives: E90 2.0d M SPORT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	shaving the wheel guys,has anyone done this before,to reach the correct offset. would shaving say 10mm from the hub or wheel mounting face(not sure what its called) weaken the wheel. i cant find any csl wheels here with proper e90 offsets,i know they are a lot cheaper your side but by the time the import taxes etc are added im not much better off,so im trying to find another way of getting the ones that are available to fit,its so frustrating.
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madman Major 110 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: The Above Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincolnshire, UK iTrader: (0)	It would make much more sense to roll the wheel arch. __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
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sambonator Samtaro! 125 Rep 2,601 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 N55 Alpinweiß Join Date: May 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA iTrader: (7)	2mm or so is the max you can do safely. 10mm's and you won't have anything for the bolts to tighten against. __________________
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sambonator Samtaro! 125 Rep 2,601 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 N55 Alpinweiß Join Date: May 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA iTrader: (7)	You can fix too much offset with wheel spacers, but you can't do anything with too little offset... except maybe roll your fenders... __________________
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Ron@Modbargains 58 Rep 2,201 Posts Drives: 996TT/ae86 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (3)	Shaving if not done right can have some serious adverse affects. Needs to be done right by the manufacturer in most cases so that you know they'll warranty it. As to the CSL's - we have them in proper offsets, have you checked out the new Miro CSL's Here? They come in a 19x8.5 ET35 and 19x9.5 ET33, plus we can ship it to UK right away. Send me an email or give us a call if you need help.
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b335i First Lieutenant 19 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335i, 2012 f10 535i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: socal iTrader: (3)	I did 5mm on a wheel, the wheel shop said that was the max. roll the fenders too!
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tinka Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 267 Posts Drives: E90 2.0d M SPORT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	thanks for your input guys,ill leave it then,it was just an option for some et20 rear reps. i have seen some genuine csl wheels with 44 and 27 offsets that may have to do.
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Sparky66 Major 58 Rep 1,230 Posts Drives: 335 E92 Coupe. Jet Black. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	As a heads up - Velocity reps are heavier than the Miro reps. __________________ Sticky is an Idiot
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tinka Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 267 Posts Drives: E90 2.0d M SPORT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	here you go,the e bay ones which say genuine,a typo error ,sorry,not genuine reps,im so used to typing the word reps. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-GENU...QQcmdZViewItem
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328i Colonel 148 Rep 2,932 Posts Drives: E46 ///M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central NJ iTrader: (15)	Those wheels will fit fine. I have et22 9.5 wide rear wheels on my e90 and they dont rub.
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