Bolt pattern change?

Dan335i · 07-11-2008, 05:34 PM

Is it possible to change a bolt pattern from 5x114.3 to 5x120 safely?

Dan335i · 07-11-2008, 06:19 PM

I have a set of SSR SP1 professors,black with polished lip,18x9 +31 offset off my Evo IX.Can you please tell me whats involved to make them fit my 07 335i coupe w/sport package?I plan on switching over the tpms to the SSR wheels, and getting new max performance non rft.If i can get the wheels to fit i would go with slightly wider tires to make up for the 9 inch wheel.I would guess 235x40 up front and 265x35 in the rear. Can this be done?I,m almost positive the EVO bolt pattern is 5 x 114.3 or 114.5.

yujis335i · 07-11-2008, 06:28 PM

Dan335i - I would suggest against that. You can usually take a 5x112 wheel and have it inserted and drilled to a 5x114.3 but that's because theres only 2.3mm difference. To put it into perspective ... there's 25.4mm in ONE inch. Going from a 5x114.3 to a 5x120 bolt pattern would not only ruin the face of the wheel, by the lugs, and make them unsafe.

I hope this helps.

Yuji

BMW F22 · 07-11-2008, 06:54 PM

I take back what I said earlier- going from 114 to 120 is too much (the center bore will get screwed up). I've heard a few people done it in the past but wasn't sure if what the outcome was. I can't speak for long term reliability or safe though. I would suggest buying a set of rims that fits.

Dan335i · 07-11-2008, 07:34 PM

Thank you very much guys,I appreciate the information.I,ll keep trying to sell the set w/some nice tires mounted on them.Thanks again for the fast reply.

bliss at 9k · 08-23-2010, 05:31 PM

It will work fine no problem.. Done it about 10 times with no problems.

The HACK · 08-23-2010, 05:46 PM

There are hub converters for that specific purpose. Bolts onto a 5x120mm hub with other bolt patterns on the converter itself for you to attach a wheel to. Typically acts like a 15mm spacer.

If your wheel offset is 31mm it may be too little for the converter to work without having the wheel stuck out like half an inch.

VMRWheels · 08-23-2010, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan335i

Is it possible to change a bolt pattern from 5x114.3 to 5x120 safely?

As long as a reputable shop does the re-drilling, you should not have any kind of issues.

-Charles@VMRWheels

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Dan335i Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,786 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6MT,w/sp. pack. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: orange county NY iTrader: (2)	I have a set of SSR SP1 professors,black with polished lip,18x9 +31 offset off my Evo IX.Can you please tell me whats involved to make them fit my 07 335i coupe w/sport package?I plan on switching over the tpms to the SSR wheels, and getting new max performance non rft.If i can get the wheels to fit i would go with slightly wider tires to make up for the 9 inch wheel.I would guess 235x40 up front and 265x35 in the rear. Can this be done?I,m almost positive the EVO bolt pattern is 5 x 114.3 or 114.5.
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yujis335i First Lieutenant 53 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 2013 550i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California iTrader: (2)	Dan335i - I would suggest against that. You can usually take a 5x112 wheel and have it inserted and drilled to a 5x114.3 but that's because theres only 2.3mm difference. To put it into perspective ... there's 25.4mm in ONE inch. Going from a 5x114.3 to a 5x120 bolt pattern would not only ruin the face of the wheel, by the lugs, and make them unsafe. I hope this helps. Yuji
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BMW F22 Major General 3659 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I take back what I said earlier- going from 114 to 120 is too much (the center bore will get screwed up). I've heard a few people done it in the past but wasn't sure if what the outcome was. I can't speak for long term reliability or safe though. I would suggest buying a set of rims that fits.
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Dan335i Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,786 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6MT,w/sp. pack. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: orange county NY iTrader: (2)	Thank you very much guys,I appreciate the information.I,ll keep trying to sell the set w/some nice tires mounted on them.Thanks again for the fast reply.
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bliss at 9k Lieutenant 58 Rep 597 Posts Drives: Alpine White E90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hermosa Beach California iTrader: (2)	It will work fine no problem.. Done it about 10 times with no problems.
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