Will my wire wheels fit?

[DerekP]

I have a 2005 GS. I'm hoping to change to a 1200 GS LC. My contact at the local dealership cannot tell me if I will be able to transfer my wire wheels. (I know I'd need to get the tyres reversed)

Anyone know the answer?

Many thanks,

Derek

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[Nutty]

Nope, they won't fit. Your dealer is an imbecile.

 

[autogs]

Nope, they won't fit. Your dealer is an imbecile.

for once i find myself agreeing with you

 

[DerekP]

Thanks guys. Short, to the point and an answer. My thoughts on the dealer mirror yours!
Cheers, Derek

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[Nutty]

for once i find myself agreeing with you

This is becoming a regular occurrence.

Why do so many dealers act so bloody stupid?

 

[Matty589]

Anything for the potential of a sale and commission...

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

I have a 2005 GS. I'm hoping to change to a 1200 GS LC. My contact at the local dealership cannot tell me if I will be able to transfer my wire wheels

Your salesman is a retard who needs fucking with the butt end of a ragman's trumpet

 

[Nutty]

Your salesman is a retard who needs fucking with the butt end of a ragman's trumpet

You'd be amazed at how little most BMW employees actually know about their products! Unfortunately the product sells itself, so most of them don't have a clue.

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

When you are talking to vehicle sales people you have to remember, that in a lot of cases, you are dealing with the hard of thinking !

If you do, then you won't go too far wrong

 

[JJH]

At least he was honest enough to admit he didn't know. I have been subjected to bullshit and waffle by dealers. JJH

 

[Neil W]

The Rear WILL physically fit I have had a 2006 r1200rt wheel on my GSA (but double check the offset) , the front will also physically fit into the forks and be central BUT the discs and the ABS rings are different

 

[JimVonBaden]

This is becoming a regular occurrence.

Why do so many dealers act so bloody stupid?

It is not an act!

Jim

 

[JimVonBaden]

The Rear WILL physically fit I have had a 2006 r1200rt wheel on my GSA (but double check the offset) , the front will also physically fit into the forks and be central BUT the discs and the ABS rings are different

Though the rear will sort of fit, it is turning backwards, contrary to design specs, and the hub is not exactly the same size and the wheel width is different.

The front will fit between the forks, but it will not even come close to bolting in correctly. Completely different mounting set-up, and the ABS ring and the brakes make it completely incompatible.

Jim

 

[DerekP]

Thanks Jim. Much as I suspected but would have felt a little foolish to sell the wheels and then discover I could have kept them! Cheers, Derek

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[rdonson]

Thanks Jim. Much as I suspected but would have felt a little foolish to sell the wheels and then discover I could have kept them! Cheers, Derek

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Wire wheels are only a £300 option on a new bike