Limited choice of wheels with M-Pack??

Dazza · 07-05-2008, 01:06 AM

Hello fellow Aussies. Just placed an order for the 125i/128i with Motorpsorts pack, and am advised I have two wheel chocies only, 207 or 261. (split 5-spoke)

My order was for the 264's (solid 5-spoke ala 135i) which most people have, however stealer subsequently advised cannot have 264's with the M pack. Drop the wheel, or drop the M-Sports pack, not both. Anyone else experienced this, or lucky enough to get the 264's? Am going to reach out to BMW head-office on Monday.

Thx
Dazza
125i, wrong frikkin wheels

Zuzu · 07-05-2008, 01:26 AM

Hi Dazza,
Welcome to the mayhem..:biggrin:

I think you will find most 135i with M sport pack in Oz have the 261 rims..
Correct me if I am wrong someone, but once you opt for the 18"M wheels in Oz you get the 261's not the 264's..

DTNJNQ · 07-05-2008, 01:39 AM

Why would anyone want the 264 over the 261M?

Zuzu · 07-05-2008, 01:57 AM

Well...I didnt want to offend Dazza..

But you are 100% correct DTNJNQ....Sorry Dazza

I have had several PM's from the US asking me where they can get the 261's...
Thet cant get them unless they are in Cananda, and the yanks love em..

jksgoh · 07-05-2008, 03:58 AM

Well i ordered a 125i with m sports pack and had the option of going for the 264s when i ordered, went with 261s tho. but to tell you the truth i still dont know which one looks better...
although the 261s do look better in real life, and the 264s tend to look better in the photos, in my opinion anyway.
One annoying thing about the 261s is that you see similar designs on all sorts of cars (like i think accord euros have a similar design) and lots of crappy little excels with aftermarket wheels although smaller.

Dazza · 07-05-2008, 06:52 AM

Hi JKSGOH. I ordered with the 264's , but was called by the stealer a few days later saying they were not permitted by the ordering "system". I tried to "Build my BMW" on the website, and selecting the 264's deactivated the M_Pack. I guess I have 3 months wait, I'll warm up to the idea.....................

Thanks for comments guys 'n gals

Zuzu · 07-05-2008, 07:06 AM

Whose the "gals"..:wub:

bluRider · 07-05-2008, 11:28 PM

Dazza - have u tried to see if ur dealer can fit the 264's as a dealer accessory?

If not, there's a good chance there's someone out there with 264's and no M pack who would probably be happy to swap them for the 261M's!

07-05-2008, 01:06 AM	#1
Dazza ex-E30 psycho, part-time Ducati fiend 0 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 125is Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Limited choice of wheels with M-Pack?? Hello fellow Aussies. Just placed an order for the 125i/128i with Motorpsorts pack, and am advised I have two wheel chocies only, 207 or 261. (split 5-spoke) My order was for the 264's (solid 5-spoke ala 135i) which most people have, however stealer subsequently advised cannot have 264's with the M pack. Drop the wheel, or drop the M-Sports pack, not both. Anyone else experienced this, or lucky enough to get the 264's? Am going to reach out to BMW head-office on Monday. Thx Dazza 125i, wrong frikkin wheels
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07-05-2008, 01:26 AM	#2
Zuzu Major General 2820 Rep 7,640 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Hi Dazza, Welcome to the mayhem..:biggrin: I think you will find most 135i with M sport pack in Oz have the 261 rims.. Correct me if I am wrong someone, but once you opt for the 18"M wheels in Oz you get the 261's not the 264's..
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07-05-2008, 01:39 AM	#3
DTNJNQ Captain 112 Rep 994 Posts Drives: M2, 135i, Xclass Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.66]	Why would anyone want the 264 over the 261M?
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07-05-2008, 01:57 AM	#4
Zuzu Major General 2820 Rep 7,640 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Well...I didnt want to offend Dazza.. But you are 100% correct DTNJNQ....Sorry Dazza I have had several PM's from the US asking me where they can get the 261's... Thet cant get them unless they are in Cananda, and the yanks love em..
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07-05-2008, 03:58 AM	#5
jksgoh Major 142 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	Well i ordered a 125i with m sports pack and had the option of going for the 264s when i ordered, went with 261s tho. but to tell you the truth i still dont know which one looks better... although the 261s do look better in real life, and the 264s tend to look better in the photos, in my opinion anyway. One annoying thing about the 261s is that you see similar designs on all sorts of cars (like i think accord euros have a similar design) and lots of crappy little excels with aftermarket wheels although smaller.
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07-05-2008, 06:52 AM	#6
Dazza ex-E30 psycho, part-time Ducati fiend 0 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 125is Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Hi JKSGOH. I ordered with the 264's , but was called by the stealer a few days later saying they were not permitted by the ordering "system". I tried to "Build my BMW" on the website, and selecting the 264's deactivated the M_Pack. I guess I have 3 months wait, I'll warm up to the idea..................... Thanks for comments guys 'n gals
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07-05-2008, 07:06 AM	#7
Zuzu Major General 2820 Rep 7,640 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Whose the "gals"..:wub:
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07-05-2008, 11:28 PM	#8
bluRider Enlisted Member 1 Rep 30 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Dazza - have u tried to see if ur dealer can fit the 264's as a dealer accessory? If not, there's a good chance there's someone out there with 264's and no M pack who would probably be happy to swap them for the 261M's! __________________ 125i coupe, manual, titanium silver, boston black leather, poplar grey trim, M package, Bi-Xenon headlights, HiFi professional
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