BMW wheels on a Camaro

[waynieZ]

I've heard that BMW wheels can fit on a 69 Camaro wheel hub. A Camaro has 4.75 bolt pattern and the BMW has 4.72. I was told that they can be used . I'm looking for wheels and tires to roll my project around on but I need 18" to fit over the brakes. I also heard that the BMW's are hub centric. Can they be fit on some how?
Please any one who has done or heard if this will work please chime in.
Thanks!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

I've heard that BMW wheels can fit on a 69 Camaro wheel hub. A Camaro has 4.75 bolt pattern and the BMW has 4.72. I was told that they can be used . I'm looking for wheels and tires to roll my project around on but I need 18" to fit over the brakes. I also heard that the BMW's are hub centric. Can they be fit on some how?
Please any one who has done or heard if this will work please chime in.
Thanks!
To do it properly you would need to run wheel adapters. Its close but the lugs are tight in the wheels. Either the rims or studs will get buggered up after time.

[ADiCarlo]

Take the wheels to a shop and get them re-drilled for 5x120.56 (5x4.75) from the factory 5x120.

The difference in minor so inserts won't be needed but the lugnuts will have a proper seat and be able to be torqued correctly with even pressure.

In regards to hub centric you'll need hub centric rings and the size will depend on what hubs your running.

[Rick D]

Waynie, if you are just using them for rollers they will work fine, I have done this in the past to clear big brakes. Just be careful when putting them on and off to not hit the threads on the studs.

[intocarss]

To do it properly you would need to run wheel adapters. Its close but the lugs are tight in the wheels. Either the rims or studs will get buggered up after time.

No they don't get buggered up. I ran them on my old camaro for 2 years

The difference is 5x120mm (BMW) and 5x120.7mm(GM) I've seen cheapo chinese wheels that were farther off. Yes the 100% correct way is to use a adapter, but many have done it w/o and have no issues.

[waynieZ]

Thanks .

[GeoffP]

I have BMW Beyern 5's on my car. No problems through several events and about a year's use so far. Just make sure they're properly torqued. I have had zero issues with mine coming loose or any of the other problems many people say they will cause. It's important to know that my car has 1/2 ARP lug bolts front and rear.

[waynieZ]

thanks I have 1/2" studs too.

[renegade6]

Check this out, may be helpful. http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/wheels-tires/646545-bmw-wheel-bolt-pattern.html

[67Rally]

No they don't get buggered up. I ran them on my old camaro for 2 years

The difference is 5x120mm (BMW) and 5x120.7mm(GM) I've seen cheapo chinese wheels that were farther off. Yes the 100% correct way is to use a adapter, but many have done it w/o and have no issues.

Agreed, I've looked into BMW wheels as well. The GM pattern is 5x120.65, so an even smaller difference. But let's say it's .7mm.

To get a visual on that, grab a mechanical pencil and give it a few clicks. The lead is probably .7mm thick. Now shave it in half so it's only .35mm thick. That's the difference in hole spacing we're talking about.

Most aftermarket wheels are not hub centric either.

[Pete68]

NO NO NO. Do NOT use BMW wheels on your muscle car. It is NOT close enough. It will put major pressure on your wheel studs. Do NOT do this.

If you dont believe me call any reputable wheel company and ask to talk to an engineer, not the 25 year old sales person but an actual wheel engineer and they will tell you do not do this.

[waynieZ]

Pete I just want to use them for rollers to go to paint and still have my 13.5" front brakes working. I don't want to expose my billet wheels to all the dust and crap.
I was thinking about using the Eastwood Elastiwrap and then peel it off when I'm done.
Any opinions on this ??

[kevin_l]

I am using set of 18" 2010 camaro steel wheels, picked them up with tires for 125 off craigslist. The pattern is the same as bmw 5x120. Just like what was said before, we're only dealing with .025" I wouldn't even think twice about it for temporary rollers.

[pist0lpete]

This is the best solution to this issue I have seen http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/wheels-tires/646545-bmw-wheel-bolt-pattern.html