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      10-16-2012, 01:05 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by mwlmd View Post
Does anybody know if the M359 wheel from the M3 ZCP fits on the F10 M5? Will it clear the front brake calipers?
I would guess not. There are two fitment issues with the front calipers on the F10 M5:
1. The internal diameter of the wheel needs to be well over 18 inches (not sure of the exact measurement). The barrel design for most 19 inch wheels will not fit as alluded to in this thread.
2. The rake of the spokes needs to be sharp enough as they come off the central mounting surface to clear the F10s calipers which protrude forward about two inches beyond the rotor face. If you look at the stock 20" wheels you can see the spokes come off the central mounting surface at almost a 45 degree angle.

I was surprised the E63 M6 wheels didn't fit. The barrel of the M6 wheels gets narrower as you move in from the rear of the wheel, and came into contact with the outside of the caliper. Also, the spokes would not have had enough rake to clear the front of the caliper even if the barrel was wide enough.

So, not a concrete answer for you, but I would say the evidence suggests a very low probability that the wheels will fit.
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