BMW MV2 Alloys fitment from E60 to E46?

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Hi,

I got some BMW MV2 Alloy wheels (replicas) that seem to be from a 5 series (E60) and I tried them on my 3 series (E46).

While the bolt on OK (PCD 120) when I try to rotate the wheel they turn for a bit then stop rotating? like the bolt is catching on something.

Anyone know if it's possible to do something to get the alloy wheel to turn OK? was hoping someone has experienced the same before.

I've had to put my old MV2's back on in the mean time - which rotate just fine with the same bolts (which are also replicas).

Thanks.
 
Could be that the bolts sit deeper, and are going too far into the hub, then catching something as you say... can't think of anything else
 
[TW]Fox;29832611 said:
5 Series wheels don't fit a 3 Series, the hub is a different size.
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Bigger or smaller? Would spigot rings overcome this? I know the offsets are generally all wrong too though.
 
nicRob said:
Could be that the bolts sit deeper, and are going too far into the hub, then catching something as you say... can't think of anything else
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Yeah this is what seems to be happening. If I loosen the bolts then the wheel rotates on the hub just fine.

Not sure how to resolve this - was thinking of using a spacer (only need 1 rear alloy replacing) but not sure that's what spacers are for or then the added problem of whether the wheel could still be aligned when the same side front alloy doesn't require a spacer.

or get a get an MV2 specifically for E46.
 
For future reference:

3 Series E46 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 30-47
5 Series E60/61 = PCD 5x120 centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 15-32

I think the ET offset is the problem.
 
Providing you're happy with how they sit in the arches and it's only the wheel bolts that are catching you could just buy shorter bolts. Failing that either fit some wheel spacers or buy the correct fitment alloys.
 
dale1uk said:
Providing you're happy with how they sit in the arches and it's only the wheel bolts that are catching you could just buy shorter bolts. Failing that either fit some wheel spacers or buy the correct fitment alloys.
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Spacers send the offset the wrong way though, so wouldn't work in this case.
 
So I tried these on another E46 and same problem the wheel doesn't rotate because the bolt catches with something.

I thought they would be E60 MV2's then but having a look at the back of the wheels I can see ET47 which is the offset for E46!

So I'm really confused why they don't fit my E47 and I can't really sell em as E60 either because 5 series offset is 15-32.

Really confused, what shall I do guys- I wanted to get rid of them as I don't have my E46 anymore.

Advice?
 
ET47 is about right for an e46. you say they are replicas, perhaps the bolts are sitting too far into the wheel... got any photos? where did the bolts come from?
 
champ222 said:
ET47 is about right for an e46. you say they are replicas, perhaps the bolts are sitting too far into the wheel... got any photos? where did the bolts come from?
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Yes I just did a few checks against another wheel that fits E46 and the bolt sits too far in therefore the thread protudes about 2-3mm further the other side of wheel and therefore catches something.

The bolts came with car and are standard size - about 25mm from thread end to thread end, bolt is 50mm length in total.

First pair of pics for wheel that catches.
Second pair of pics for different set of wheels that are OK.
Notice in the first 2 pics the bolt drops right in level, whereas in the last 2 pics the bolt sits slightly above.







Can I use a washer between wheel and bolt head?
Cut 2mm off the bolt thread?

No idea how this replica even fitted another car...I've tried it on 2 difference cars now and same problem. If I undo the nuts slightly then the wheel turns OK while on jack.

Any ideas how to resolve - all 4 alloys are like this.
 
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