Tire Rack Wheel configurator!

Gary@TireRack · 03-24-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by curtdragon

any reason why we should go with you rather than just getting it online? (Not being an ass, just wanna know if there are perks =))

No problem, it's a fair question. I am paid on commission so having you call me directly or mentioning my name when ordering online is beneficial to me.

Gill

Dave · 03-24-2008, 11:56 AM

Plus better customer service if you have issues with a wheel I know luke at tire rack has always taken care of my last 3 cars and let's me know first thing when wheels I like go on sale

curtdragon · 03-24-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Gill@Tirerack.com

No problem, it's a fair question. I am paid on commission so having you call me directly or mentioning my name when ordering online is beneficial to me.

Gill

well if i do order up some tires (the ones I want are hard to get and I know you guys got em) I'll make sure I call you up

SpeedFrq · 03-24-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gill@Tirerack.com

No problem, it's a fair question. I am paid on commission so having you call me directly or mentioning my name when ordering online is beneficial to me.

Gill

Again, not being an ass but I have a question. Over the last three or four years I have spent quite a bit with TR - 5 sets of tires, 2 sets of wheels, various suspension components etc and every time I ask for a little discount I am turned down. Is it some kind of policy?

Impulse · 03-24-2008, 07:39 PM

Most big retailers are not swap meets. The price is the price.

WAY · 03-24-2008, 10:22 PM

Gill, I will buy it from you if you tell me what dimension to get!!! When is the configurator up???

Gary@TireRack · 03-25-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Impulse

Most big retailers are not swap meets. The price is the price.

This is true of the Tire Rack, and the vast majority of the competition.

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Originally Posted by WAY

Gill, I will buy it from you if you tell me what dimension to get!!! When is the configurator up???

It is completely computer driven. Data from numerous sources is entered and a program makes the decision on when that data is complete. This is frustrating for me also, but it will be up soon.

Gill

ktdw · 03-25-2008, 10:58 AM

I see that the configurator is now up...

Not liking the results though. I thought we could fit larger wheels (based on some earlier reports), and when made a selection I got very few possible tire choices.

Dave · 03-25-2008, 11:14 AM

hmm 17 inch winter are looking limited.

MVF4Rrider · 03-25-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ktdw

I see that the configurator is now up...

Not liking the results though. I thought we could fit larger wheels (based on some earlier reports), and when made a selection I got very few possible tire choices.

Their suggested tire sizes are not in line with what I was thinking. Yes, very limited choices. Strange that only the CK from BBS is deemed compatible by Tirerack???

TazioNYC · 03-25-2008, 11:41 AM

Can't one go up to 225 on the front on the stock wheels?

TazioNYC · 03-25-2008, 11:45 AM

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4393

A good thread on tire selection/sizes.

asv · 03-25-2008, 11:49 AM

The wheel selection absolutely stinks. Only BBS CK? There are definitely offsets for LM and RGR that would fit the 135i.

http://www.bbs-japan.co.jp/pro/wheel/lm.html

http://www.bbs-japan.co.jp/pro/wheel/rgr.html

The only wheel I would consider getting in that meager list of 89 is the volk RE30, but when I got to add %$%$ing tires, it doesn't list RE050a (non-runflats) or PS2's.

Gary@TireRack · 03-25-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TazioNYC

Can't one go up to 225 on the front on the stock wheels?

Yes. That size is fine. 225/40/18

E82tt6 · 03-25-2008, 12:53 PM

Wow, weird wheel selection/tire fitments.

Seems MUCH more conservative than what some have already put on the car. 205s all around on all the aftermarket wheels? People have fit 235-255s.

Is there a reason you folks reccomend bicycle tires?

PS: I appreciate your work in getting this list up, but I wonder why you reccomended the size tires you did? 205/50 on 17 inch wheels? One of the mods fit 255s all around.

asv · 03-25-2008, 12:59 PM

I hope the configurator gets adjusted w/ more tire size, type, and wheel options. Whats there now is depressing.

mikeo · 03-25-2008, 01:15 PM

Thanks to Gill, I'm going with a set of 18x8.5 wheels (my avatar) and 245x35 tires all around. We think it can be done without spacers in front, but if not I'm OK with that.

Gary@TireRack · 03-25-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by E82TT6

Wow, weird wheel selection/tire fitments.

Seems MUCH more conservative than what some have already put on the car. 205s all around on all the aftermarket wheels? People have fit 235-255s.

Is there a reason you folks reccomend bicycle tires?

PS: I appreciate your work in getting this list up, but I wonder why you reccomended the size tires you did? 205/50 on 17 inch wheels? One of the mods fit 255s all around.

205/50/17 would be a decent winter size. That's why that size is there along with the 17" wheels. I personally don't like that narrow of a tire, but it does function fine.

Gill

E82tt6 · 03-25-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gill@Tirerack.com

205/50/17 would be a decent winter size. That's why that size is there along with the 17" wheels. I personally don't like that narrow of a tire, but it does function fine.

Gill

For a winter tire, sure. Many of us are thinking about going with a 17" wheel for weight reduction, and rolling resistance reduction rather than to fit better winter tires.

205/50 would be an awkward size for that. Very small contact patch, and very tall sidewall.

new_one · 03-25-2008, 03:43 PM

Is the very limited availability a function of the offsets for this car? Wow slim pickins' and oddly conservative tire and wheel sizing.

Can you give us some feedback on that Gill?

Gary@TireRack · 03-25-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by new_one

Is the very limited availability a function of the offsets for this car? Wow slim pickins' and oddly conservative tire and wheel sizing.

Can you give us some feedback on that Gill?

The tire sizing on this car is endless and there are very aggressive fitments available. "Recommended" tire sizes online are simply sizes that are known to fit with absolutely no issues. There are many others that work fine that are much more aggressive.

As for the wheels, our engineers have measured the 135i and listed everything that fits the car correctly while keeping the tires within the wheel wells. This car is not an E90 fitment so those that try E90 sizing may very well be disappointed with the results.

If you have any questions give me a call. We can work wonders with the tire sizing but there aren't many choices available outside the listed wheels without taking large risks.

Gill

MastaMind · 03-25-2008, 05:06 PM

Wow, not many wheel choices currently available.

It might be worth it to wait a while until manufacturers start making wheels specifically in 1 fitments.

03-24-2008, 11:56 AM	#24
Dave formerly izzo/comeback 287 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	Plus better customer service if you have issues with a wheel I know luke at tire rack has always taken care of my last 3 cars and let's me know first thing when wheels I like go on sale __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
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03-24-2008, 07:39 PM	#27
Impulse BMW ONE 15 Rep 630 Posts Drives: 93 RX-7 R1, 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 1993 Mazda RX-7 R1 [0.00]	Most big retailers are not swap meets. The price is the price. __________________ 135i - Alpine White - Black Leatherette - 6-Speed - Sport Package - Aluminum trim - 6FL
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03-24-2008, 10:22 PM	#28
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Gill, I will buy it from you if you tell me what dimension to get!!! When is the configurator up???
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03-25-2008, 10:58 AM	#30
ktdw BMWCCA #401908 54 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I see that the configurator is now up... Not liking the results though. I thought we could fit larger wheels (based on some earlier reports), and when made a selection I got very few possible tire choices.
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03-25-2008, 11:14 AM	#31
Dave formerly izzo/comeback 287 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	hmm 17 inch winter are looking limited. __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
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03-25-2008, 11:41 AM	#33
TazioNYC Lieutenant 37 Rep 466 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	Can't one go up to 225 on the front on the stock wheels?
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03-25-2008, 11:45 AM	#34
TazioNYC Lieutenant 37 Rep 466 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4393 A good thread on tire selection/sizes.
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03-25-2008, 11:49 AM	#35
asv Captain 44 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	The wheel selection absolutely stinks. Only BBS CK? There are definitely offsets for LM and RGR that would fit the 135i. http://www.bbs-japan.co.jp/pro/wheel/lm.html http://www.bbs-japan.co.jp/pro/wheel/rgr.html The only wheel I would consider getting in that meager list of 89 is the volk RE30, but when I got to add %$%$ing tires, it doesn't list RE050a (non-runflats) or PS2's.
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03-25-2008, 12:53 PM	#37
E82tt6 Colonel 103 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '08 Black Saphire Z4 MC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Wow, weird wheel selection/tire fitments. Seems MUCH more conservative than what some have already put on the car. 205s all around on all the aftermarket wheels? People have fit 235-255s. Is there a reason you folks reccomend bicycle tires? PS: I appreciate your work in getting this list up, but I wonder why you reccomended the size tires you did? 205/50 on 17 inch wheels? One of the mods fit 255s all around. __________________ '08 Black Saphire/Black Z4 M Coupe RIP Gretta: Blue Water/Lemon 135i. Died to save me. -ChuckV
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03-25-2008, 12:59 PM	#38
asv Captain 44 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I hope the configurator gets adjusted w/ more tire size, type, and wheel options. Whats there now is depressing.
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03-25-2008, 01:15 PM	#39
mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	Thanks to Gill, I'm going with a set of 18x8.5 wheels (my avatar) and 245x35 tires all around. We think it can be done without spacers in front, but if not I'm OK with that. __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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03-25-2008, 03:43 PM	#42
new_one Private First Class 9 Rep 162 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Is the very limited availability a function of the offsets for this car? Wow slim pickins' and oddly conservative tire and wheel sizing. Can you give us some feedback on that Gill? __________________ - Jim new_one "All human interaction is mathematics and politics."
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03-25-2008, 05:06 PM	#44
MastaMind I like beer 32 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: AW 135 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Under Pressure iTrader: (0)	Wow, not many wheel choices currently available. It might be worth it to wait a while until manufacturers start making wheels specifically in 1 fitments.
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