Custom wheels are wrong size?!?

Usnfrisco · 10-19-2011, 09:04 AM

I need an experts help. I got some wheels from Modular Society for my M5 ( I know this is the 3 forum, I just bought a 335 and not a member on the other). They were replacements for the exact wheels I had on it, but I unfortunately bent 2 so insurance replaced them all. This was all done through the BMW collision center here in Dallas. When the replacement wheels were put on I noticed that he front dish was not as deep...it didn't look good and I measured it to be about a half inch different. I also measured the rear dish depth just for kicks and it was actually deeper than my old ones. Weird. In fact I threw a little fit about the look of the front, but we moved on. Well, I started getting rubbing in the rear. I took it back and they said the suspension was still messed up (I had hit a curb) so they fixed the susp. It seemed to be better but still rubbed. I finally took it back again and they admit the wheel is the wrong. I guess the offset. So they are trying to work back through the guys they bought them from, but of course are kinda giving me the run around.
I guess my question is: Any wheels guys know what these might fit? For instance, is the offset narrower up front and deeper in the rear on a 750li? I am trying to get the specs on the wheels, but it has now been a 1.5yrs since the install. If I can't find what they should fit, they are worthless. And they were $1100 each! I want to sell them as my lease is up, but I would never sell them knowing there is an issue. We might try a narrower tire, and I haven't given up on getting replacements.
Sorry this is so long. Any help would be appreciated! Can I measure them or something? They look badass, but even occasional rubbing is not cool.

Pcemkr · 10-19-2011, 11:33 AM

They look like shit for $1100/wheel. Get smaller tires or roll your fenders.

Usnfrisco · 10-19-2011, 02:45 PM

Agreed....any wheel to me looks like crap for $1100. I paid $1000 for the set with worn out tires. It was an insurance replacement.

pe90zzi · 10-19-2011, 11:48 PM

ok first off whoever replaced your wheels is a complete idiot. Second offsets on every car is different. I have no idea what size nor offset you have to compare what car these should be on, but just like Pcemkr said if you want them to fit, just roll your fenders and get smaller tires. the car seems to sit fine and the wheels are flush, not horrible offsets to be honest. but yeah find out who made the switch and shove your foot up his ass.

not cool, hope it all works out for you

edirtaynine · 10-20-2011, 12:45 AM

you can try to measure the offset and wheel widths to at least give you a better idea of what the specs are.

10-19-2011, 09:04 AM	#1
Usnfrisco New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Custom wheels are wrong size?!? I need an experts help. I got some wheels from Modular Society for my M5 ( I know this is the 3 forum, I just bought a 335 and not a member on the other). They were replacements for the exact wheels I had on it, but I unfortunately bent 2 so insurance replaced them all. This was all done through the BMW collision center here in Dallas. When the replacement wheels were put on I noticed that he front dish was not as deep...it didn't look good and I measured it to be about a half inch different. I also measured the rear dish depth just for kicks and it was actually deeper than my old ones. Weird. In fact I threw a little fit about the look of the front, but we moved on. Well, I started getting rubbing in the rear. I took it back and they said the suspension was still messed up (I had hit a curb) so they fixed the susp. It seemed to be better but still rubbed. I finally took it back again and they admit the wheel is the wrong. I guess the offset. So they are trying to work back through the guys they bought them from, but of course are kinda giving me the run around. I guess my question is: Any wheels guys know what these might fit? For instance, is the offset narrower up front and deeper in the rear on a 750li? I am trying to get the specs on the wheels, but it has now been a 1.5yrs since the install. If I can't find what they should fit, they are worthless. And they were $1100 each! I want to sell them as my lease is up, but I would never sell them knowing there is an issue. We might try a narrower tire, and I haven't given up on getting replacements. Sorry this is so long. Any help would be appreciated! Can I measure them or something? They look badass, but even occasional rubbing is not cool. Attached Images
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10-19-2011, 11:33 AM	#2
Pcemkr Pro Hater 49 Rep 1,717 Posts Drives: Low and slow Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: DC iTrader: (1)	They look like shit for $1100/wheel. Get smaller tires or roll your fenders. __________________ Username is now PSUSMU
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10-19-2011, 02:45 PM	#3
Usnfrisco New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Agreed....any wheel to me looks like crap for $1100. I paid $1000 for the set with worn out tires. It was an insurance replacement.
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10-19-2011, 11:48 PM	#4
pe90zzi CuL SToRY BRaHH 63 Rep 1,039 Posts Drives: a purple thing Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: at home iTrader: (0)	ok first off whoever replaced your wheels is a complete idiot. Second offsets on every car is different. I have no idea what size nor offset you have to compare what car these should be on, but just like Pcemkr said if you want them to fit, just roll your fenders and get smaller tires. the car seems to sit fine and the wheels are flush, not horrible offsets to be honest. but yeah find out who made the switch and shove your foot up his ass. not cool, hope it all works out for you __________________ I own a car
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10-20-2011, 12:45 AM	#5
edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	you can try to measure the offset and wheel widths to at least give you a better idea of what the specs are.
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