Will style 197's fit on a 1er?

kerph32 · 06-13-2008, 08:26 AM

I've searched everywhere on the 'net to even find some pics of style 197 - they're hard to come by! IMO the most beautiful wheel BMW has made since the contours.
Just not sure about the offset - couldn't even find these on bmwusa.com

Here's an ad for a set - best pics I could find.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pts/692324330.html

edit - here's a better link- http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...49&hg=36&fg=15

EODGUY · 06-13-2008, 10:11 AM

Offset=37 on the 8-1/2s, 34 on the 8's. So they would probably stick out a bit, just taking a guess.

aarong_m3 · 06-16-2008, 01:21 PM

I hope it does, i want these for my 135i. But if these weights more than the CSL reps then i'll stick with CSLs. It's still up in the air for me. Good luck finding them.

driftdriven · 06-17-2008, 07:29 PM

That guy's from my neck of the woods! Nice wheels though

theanhdy · 10-26-2008, 02:18 AM

bump for answer

Feyd · 10-26-2008, 11:30 AM

its an almost 1" difference in the offset.... i'd bet you'd rub like a mofo!

Add1ct · 01-17-2009, 07:32 PM

we ever get an answer on this?

larryn · 01-17-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Add1ct

we ever get an answer on this?

Feyd gave the correct answer. 1/2" wider front wheel, and more than 1/2" different offset. Add the two together, since they both would push the wheel out more, and I don't think they will work.

imdanomite · 01-17-2009, 08:14 PM

if these are the wheels that come stock on the E92 328i, then yes, they will fit. i wouldn't go with 225 and 255. 215 and 245 would be better. the fronts stick out a little, but it's doable.

i've tried these on my 135i

Add1ct · 01-17-2009, 08:22 PM

they worked? do you have pics, I really like these suckers and they are made by bbs as I recall

imdanomite · 01-18-2009, 10:10 AM

no, unfortunately i didn't have a camera with me at the time. next time a 335i rolls in with the wheels, i'll fit them again.

BlackjackMulligan · 01-18-2009, 10:17 AM

I agree, they are very attractive wheels, nicer than the 335i sport wheels IMHO

Lester · 01-18-2009, 11:23 AM

They should be fine with 245's on the rear and 215's on the front:

Wheels:Wheel 1Wheel 2Wheel size18x8.5 ET 5218x8.5 ET 37BackSpace172 mm (6.8'')157 mm (6.2'')
15 mm (0.6'') shorter.Rim Lip15 mm (0.6'') wider
Tires:Tire 1Tire 2Tire size245/35-18 245/35-18Section width245 mm (9.6'')245 mm (9.6'')Sidewall86 mm (3.4'')86 mm (3.4'')Tire diameter629 mm (24.8'')629 mm (24.8'')Rim sizes18x7.5 to 18x918x7.5 to 18x9Circumference1975 mm (77.8'')1975 mm (77.8'')Revs per mile814.8814.8
Clearance:Package 1Package 2SuspensionAssuming that this is OEM wheel/tire and there is no any problems with clearance on both sides

100% clear (leaves even more room than OEM) FendersPackage will stick out 15 mm (0.6'') farther. Acceptable for most cars. WheelwellsThe same

Wheels:Wheel 1Wheel 2Wheel size18x7.5 ET 4918x8 ET 34BackSpace157 mm (6.2'')148 mm (5.8'')
9 mm (0.4'') shorter.Rim Lip21 mm (0.8'') wider
Tires:Tire 1Tire 2Tire size215/40-18 215/40-18Section width215 mm (8.5'')215 mm (8.5'')Sidewall86 mm (3.4'')86 mm (3.4'')Tire diameter629 mm (24.8'')629 mm (24.8'')Rim sizes18x6 to 18x818x6 to 18x8Circumference1975 mm (77.8'')1975 mm (77.8'')Revs per mile814.8814.8
Clearance:Package 1Package 2SuspensionAssuming that this is OEM wheel/tire and there is no any problems with clearance on both sides

100% clear (leaves even more room than OEM) FendersPackage will stick out 15 mm (0.6'') farther. Acceptable for most cars. WheelwellsThe same.

imdanomite · 01-18-2009, 12:18 PM

^^ that's so frustrating to read...haha

06-13-2008, 08:26 AM	#1
kerph32 New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	Will style 197's fit on a 1er? I've searched everywhere on the 'net to even find some pics of style 197 - they're hard to come by! IMO the most beautiful wheel BMW has made since the contours. Just not sure about the offset - couldn't even find these on bmwusa.com Here's an ad for a set - best pics I could find. http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pts/692324330.html edit - here's a better link- http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...49&hg=36&fg=15 __________________ ///Mike 1997 Cosmos/Black Luxury, BP 93 Gasoline, 6'7" Driver, 140K and counting... \| Ron Paul 2008 \| Letter to the GOP \| Thoughts 1993 Volvo 940 > 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Sport > 1996 BMW 328is > 1997 BMW 328is > M Parts for sale: Used ZKW Headlights \| Dinan Badge \| Ambers
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06-13-2008, 10:11 AM	#2
EODGUY 1Addict's Mad Bomber 6 Rep 216 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	Offset=37 on the 8-1/2s, 34 on the 8's. So they would probably stick out a bit, just taking a guess. __________________ "A morning of akwardness is far better than a night of loneliness"-H.M. *Traded in* 2008 135i/TiAg/Coral/6M/Sport/Ipod/Premium Audio/Heated seats *Picked up 16 August, gone 21 September. Good ridance.* 1975 Jeep CJ-5
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aarong_m3 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW M5 / 1974 BMW 2002 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Union City, CA - Norcal iTrader: (3)	I hope it does, i want these for my 135i. But if these weights more than the CSL reps then i'll stick with CSLs. It's still up in the air for me. Good luck finding them. __________________ 2006 BMW M5 7spd SMG/SIlverstone : 2008 BMW 135i SGM/JB2/BMS(SOLD 1/2010) : 1974 BMW 2oo2(5spd w/ 3.91LSD) : 2002 BMW M3(AW/6spd) Sold 8/07 : 2002 BMW 325i(SGM) Sold 12/07 : 1993 BMW 325i Sold 8/04
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06-17-2008, 07:29 PM	#4
driftdriven Captain 54 Rep 905 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	That guy's from my neck of the woods! Nice wheels though
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10-26-2008, 02:18 AM	#5
theanhdy Major 94 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SOCAL SFV iTrader: (7)	bump for answer
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10-26-2008, 11:30 AM	#6
Feyd Major 348 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	its an almost 1" difference in the offset.... i'd bet you'd rub like a mofo!
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01-17-2009, 07:32 PM	#7
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	we ever get an answer on this? __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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01-17-2009, 08:14 PM	#9
imdanomite likes boobies ( o )( o ) 13 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	if these are the wheels that come stock on the E92 328i, then yes, they will fit. i wouldn't go with 225 and 255. 215 and 245 would be better. the fronts stick out a little, but it's doable. i've tried these on my 135i
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01-17-2009, 08:22 PM	#10
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	they worked? do you have pics, I really like these suckers and they are made by bbs as I recall __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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01-18-2009, 10:10 AM	#11
imdanomite likes boobies ( o )( o ) 13 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	no, unfortunately i didn't have a camera with me at the time. next time a 335i rolls in with the wheels, i'll fit them again.
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01-18-2009, 11:23 AM	#13
Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	They should be fine with 245's on the rear and 215's on the front: Wheels:Wheel 1Wheel 2Wheel size18x8.5 ET 5218x8.5 ET 37BackSpace172 mm (6.8'')157 mm (6.2'') 15 mm (0.6'') shorter.Rim Lip15 mm (0.6'') wider Tires:Tire 1Tire 2Tire size245/35-18 245/35-18Section width245 mm (9.6'')245 mm (9.6'')Sidewall86 mm (3.4'')86 mm (3.4'')Tire diameter629 mm (24.8'')629 mm (24.8'')Rim sizes18x7.5 to 18x918x7.5 to 18x9Circumference1975 mm (77.8'')1975 mm (77.8'')Revs per mile814.8814.8 Clearance:Package 1Package 2SuspensionAssuming that this is OEM wheel/tire and there is no any problems with clearance on both sides 100% clear (leaves even more room than OEM) FendersPackage will stick out 15 mm (0.6'') farther. Acceptable for most cars. WheelwellsThe same Wheels:Wheel 1Wheel 2Wheel size18x7.5 ET 4918x8 ET 34BackSpace157 mm (6.2'')148 mm (5.8'') 9 mm (0.4'') shorter.Rim Lip21 mm (0.8'') wider Tires:Tire 1Tire 2Tire size215/40-18 215/40-18Section width215 mm (8.5'')215 mm (8.5'')Sidewall86 mm (3.4'')86 mm (3.4'')Tire diameter629 mm (24.8'')629 mm (24.8'')Rim sizes18x6 to 18x818x6 to 18x8Circumference1975 mm (77.8'')1975 mm (77.8'')Revs per mile814.8814.8 Clearance:Package 1Package 2SuspensionAssuming that this is OEM wheel/tire and there is no any problems with clearance on both sides 100% clear (leaves even more room than OEM) FendersPackage will stick out 15 mm (0.6'') farther. Acceptable for most cars. WheelwellsThe same.
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01-18-2009, 12:18 PM	#14
imdanomite likes boobies ( o )( o ) 13 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	^^ that's so frustrating to read...haha
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