ok... quick question just for the sake of asking... is it possible to take the 5 lug e30 spindles and axels and get them to work (easily) on my e21? it would broaden my range of choices for wheels (to maybe some e30 baskets :cool )

I believe this has already been on the board, If I recall correctly it is more trouble than it is worth.

arggg... maybe i can find a kit... or just reweld it... i know ppl who have done that.

I think you need either an e24 or e28 rear subframe. Some assembly req'd my friend ;)

i guess im waitin a while then... will the e30 spindles fit on the front though?

i know ppl who have done that.

get them to do it for you.

Well regular E30's are 4-lug anyway . Its only the E30 M3 thats got the 5-lug .

But the answer is no .
You'll need E12 5-series parts for the front and its basically a bolt-on once you have the facts and the parts .

The rear is commonly done by having custom hubs or by hacking up a 5-series rear subframe .

Neither is easy or cheap .
Just buy some Honda wheels . :D

haha....

do they make basket weaves for hondas?

i just looked at tire rack and they have a cool 8 spoke set... 169 for the set (i think)

haha....

do they make basket weaves for hondas?


Ronal has the everdiscontinued LS on sale again for $150 per wheel right now .
They would pretty mean with the E30's offset on a E21 .

But damn $169 is cheap for a set of new wheels . :eek:

i just looked, itsa a peice...

would these fit?
http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/CallJsp?target=wheelSearchCloseUp&wheelIndex=83&sizeIndex=0&showRear=no&setIndex=19&filterSize=&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=

linky no worky. How about a name brand and model? E21s use an offset of around 13-15mm, so 99% of wheels with 25-40mm offsets will need hella spacers to fit.

BTW - Ray, you are killing me with your responses. Laughing my ass off.

sport edition fox 3
16inch by 6.5 inch
42 mm off set.... how big do the spacers need to be? i know a guy who has a machine shop and can make me some

Spacers depend on the wheel and tire specifically, on the car. Lots of buddies running them have had to use trial-and-error fitment to get the result they wanted. You can get close by simple math - normal offset of 13mm. These have 42mm. Use a 29mm spacer to get 13mm. That may or may not fit exactly right, though.

Anybody tried Alessio?
I almost bought a set of them.