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A single front type 259 wheel

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2022 2:35 pm
by sapphireblack
After an enforced change of plans, I need a single wheel to complete a square set.

Any condition really, in need of a refurb but not mullered or welded.

If you have one, know of one or see one for sale, please get in touch 🙂

A single front type 259 wheel

Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2022 7:27 am
by Big Bad Boris
Currently on EBay, this any good?
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A single front type 259 wheel

Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2022 7:59 am
by sapphireblack
Yes I've seen that one and another on eBay, but at the asking prices plus £80 to refurb it, for a colour change, its way too expensive.

The one I have on route was £150 delivered.

A single front type 259 wheel

Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2022 8:36 am
by X5Sport
I thought there was a centre bore difference between E70 & 71?

A single front type 259 wheel

Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2022 9:02 am
by sapphireblack
In my experience many sellers assume X5 and X6 wheels are all fully interchangeable, whereas we know they're not.
I'll probably use off the shelf 72.6 /15mm spacers on the rear with spigot rings on the wheels. I'm also waiting on a confirmed quote to make one piece spacers with spigots to allow the 74.1 wheels to fit the 72.6 hub. Estimated cost circa £60, so not vastly more cost. I have to measure the hubs carefully when I return to the UK.

A single front type 259 wheel

Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2022 9:09 am
by sapphireblack
It occurs to me it could be wasted effort and expense with milder winters for the foreseeable. But I already have the BMW approved winter tyres and 3 of 4 wheels.

I concluded the 285 tyre on the 11" rear rim though OK just doesn't look quite right. When the second set of type 300 rims are freed up I'll buy some all season rubber which in time will be all I am likely to need 🤞

A single front type 259 wheel

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 1:10 pm
by sapphireblack
Scrapped this idea (again), going to stick with what I have, which is too much!

A single front type 259 wheel

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:45 pm
by X5Sport
Changed the heading for you.

A single front type 259 wheel

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:55 pm
by sapphireblack
Overlooked that ☺