BMW M-Parallels on a '69 Camaro or Firebird

[mklinger]

I am thinking about putting a set of staggered m-parallels on my '69 Firebird. I would love to see a pic of these wheels on a '69 Camaro or Firebird. If you have a pic please post. Thanks.

[intocarss]

Not a 69...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/IMG_5760_zpsa8cfbeff.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/IMG_5757_zpscd558496.jpg

[mklinger]

Thanks for the pics. What size are the tires?

[intocarss]

245 40 18 front & 275 40 18 back I'd like a 255 40 up front though

[ryeguy2006a]

What a great looking rim. I would go that route, if I didn't have my current rims.

[68firebird]

Do you have rubbing issues in the back or are is the sheet metal rolled up?

[intocarss]

Do you have rubbing issues in the back or are is the sheet metal rolled up? With the 275/40 they do rub a little & fender lip is rolled

[mklinger]

I've picked up a set of 'real deal' m-parallels. I am thinking about powder coating the centers black and leaving a polished lip. I am hoping my powder coater can accomodate that request.The tire combo above seems to be a good set up dimensionally. More to come.

[intocarss]

A little info about fittment for the BMW M wheels (thanks Tracky)

Rear.. 18x9.5 w/25 mm offset = 6.2” back space. You can make that work the way it is but when the car leans it may rub the inner rear tub. 1/2 “ to 3/4” spacer will make that work better. I have a 3/4" spacer in

Front.. 18x8 w/13 mm offset = 5” back space. That will work with no modifications unless you want to get the wheel further out for looks.

[sik68]

Love the wheels and thanks for the rundown...I want a set of m parallels one day.

[intocarss]

Love the wheels and thanks for the rundown...I want a set of m parallels one day. I'd sell mine ;)

[Nutsy]

Are they the ones from the 7 series BMW or the 5 series? They have different hub bore sizes.

[intocarss]

Are they the ones from the 7 series BMW or the 5 series? They have different hub bore sizes.

7 series

[sik68]

I'd sell mine ;)

Shoot, bad timing for me but you have planted the seed :lol:

[intocarss]

I've picked up a set of 'real deal' m-parallels. I am thinking about powder coating the centers black and leaving a polished lip. I am hoping my powder coater can accomodate that request.The tire combo above seems to be a good set up dimensionally. More to come.

These are off of a 740i M. I removed them myself ;) Had them blasted and powder coated I'd like to fit a 9.5 up front too

[mklinger]

So it's been a while since my first post on this so I thought I would share some progress. I secured a set of 'real' M-Pars and had them stripped and powder coated Black Chrome. I used a single stage with a clear overlay. They look even better in person. Can't wait to get them on the car.

http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_xPUbS5gvRQ/UPrRuNQVsUI/AAAAAAAABDU/x3iwH4QXh7M/s640/IMG_20130118_155855.jpg

http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_l8ynmDU50c/UPrQyq-xaoI/AAAAAAAABDI/9_2l2nIXeco/s640/IMG_20130118_155909.jpg

[intocarss]

Those look good