BMW 745 Wheels on a UCF1?
09-22-13, 11:39 PM
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I have searched and I'm looking for advice. I understand I will need custom wheel adapters, but my questions is what size. Effectively I will be putting a 19x10 up front (225/35/19). What offset would be most efficient? Can I get more tire (235/35)?
The wheel is 19x10 +24.... minimum custom adapter/spacer is 19mm. What offset do I need up front to clear?
This will not be an aggressive setup at all. Not very low, just classy. Any 19x10 up front input? Do you think a 10" wheel up front will just cause problems regardless of tire size and offset?
The wheel is 19x10 +24.... minimum custom adapter/spacer is 19mm. What offset do I need up front to clear?
This will not be an aggressive setup at all. Not very low, just classy. Any 19x10 up front input? Do you think a 10" wheel up front will just cause problems regardless of tire size and offset?
09-23-13, 02:51 AM
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That will be a pretty aggressive set-up without having the fenders pulled. The wheel specs work well on the 2-LS and I know I've seen pics on a 1-LS, I just can't find them. Both cases, the car was riding pretty low so that the poking wheels was more fitting to a VIP like stance. An aside, those heavy wheels on a '91 is going to work those brakes even more. Interpret that as more pedal and longer stopping distances.
If that is your goal for these wheels, I would suggest a front brake caliper upgrade to the 4 piston from the 95-00 LS400's.
Pic on another 2-LS.
If that is your goal for these wheels, I would suggest a front brake caliper upgrade to the 4 piston from the 95-00 LS400's.
Pic on another 2-LS.
Last edited by RA40; 09-23-13 at 03:17 AM. Reason: edited info, merge
02-21-14, 08:15 PM
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I actually took your advice with the brake upgrade because I can not stand when a braking system is not sufficient. Anyway, I sourced calipers, pads, rotors, and LBJ from a 95' UCF20. My question to you is:
By swapping to the UCF20 LBJ, will this give me more clearance and more like UCF20 front wheel fitment because the change in suspension geometry?
I have already purchased the adapters, wheels and tires. I'm just waiting on my suspension.
Front: 19x10 +9 215/35
Rear: 19x10 +1 235/35
Hopefully the "upgraded" LBJs (brakes) will give me some extra room to play with and I can fit the wheels under the front fenders more like a UCF20.
In case anybody was wondering, I sourced the front 15mm adapters from Motorsport Tech. https://www.motorsport-tech.com They were custom made to my liking and already have M12X1.5 studs. The rear adapters were more universal and much cheaper from www.ezaccessory.com . They came with the wrong studs (1/2"-?), but the sales rep included M12x1.5 studs and lugs to go along with the deal. All I have to do now is remove the olds studs and re-seat the new M12x1.5 ones.
By swapping to the UCF20 LBJ, will this give me more clearance and more like UCF20 front wheel fitment because the change in suspension geometry?
I have already purchased the adapters, wheels and tires. I'm just waiting on my suspension.
Front: 19x10 +9 215/35
Rear: 19x10 +1 235/35
Hopefully the "upgraded" LBJs (brakes) will give me some extra room to play with and I can fit the wheels under the front fenders more like a UCF20.
In case anybody was wondering, I sourced the front 15mm adapters from Motorsport Tech. https://www.motorsport-tech.com They were custom made to my liking and already have M12X1.5 studs. The rear adapters were more universal and much cheaper from www.ezaccessory.com . They came with the wrong studs (1/2"-?), but the sales rep included M12x1.5 studs and lugs to go along with the deal. All I have to do now is remove the olds studs and re-seat the new M12x1.5 ones.
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02-22-14, 04:54 PM
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I actually bought a set about a year ago and sat on them for a while. I ended up selling them for twice the amount I purchased them for and decided to source another set. My current set (19x10) all around was purchased al la carte for WELL under $1k.
These wheels can be found for very cheap in the correct places, but any shop that actually knows what is popular on the streets will obviously tax the hell out of them.
These wheels can be found for very cheap in the correct places, but any shop that actually knows what is popular on the streets will obviously tax the hell out of them.
05-10-14, 11:25 PM
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Finally got everything bolted up. I would like to add some camber and lower the rear a little bit more, but I'm happy with the results. I also got the wheels refinished before installation. I am very happy with the quality and overall clean look.
Front - 19x10 +9, 215/35/19
Rear 19x10 -1, 225/35/19
I just got my UCF20 calipers back from the powder coater. I will be installing the brake kit and SuperPro front sway bar bushings in the weeks to come. Sorry for all the pics, but I hope you guys enjoy and this helps some of the UCF10 guys looking to play around with Style 95s.
Front - 19x10 +9, 215/35/19
Rear 19x10 -1, 225/35/19
I just got my UCF20 calipers back from the powder coater. I will be installing the brake kit and SuperPro front sway bar bushings in the weeks to come. Sorry for all the pics, but I hope you guys enjoy and this helps some of the UCF10 guys looking to play around with Style 95s.
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Thanks for posting that. Did you redrill or use adapters? Any fender mods?
10-23-15, 03:27 PM
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sorry for bumping old thread but let me get this straight
i need adapters 20mm for front+rear ? where can i get that ?
740 wheels are they different sizes in the middle east ? cause i think they're 18 from where im from bahrain
let me know im bad at wheels and numbers
i need adapters 20mm for front+rear ? where can i get that ?
740 wheels are they different sizes in the middle east ? cause i think they're 18 from where im from bahrain
let me know im bad at wheels and numbers
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