16 inch wheels on a 128i

Fast.asleep · 11-07-2015, 01:58 AM

I didn't think it would fit but it did. The wheel cleared the calliper by a millimetre. Is there any risk to running these for the winter or should I have more clearance? ( it's tight in there, not rubbing but VERY close.)

Mikee82 · 11-08-2015, 01:31 PM

I'm running 205/55/16 winters on steelies straight from the dealer when I bought the car. No issues, it's their recommended 16 inch size. Not the greatest looking, but it's winter...

Bimmer-Bob · 11-08-2015, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast.asleep

I didn't think it would fit but it did. The wheel cleared the calliper by a millimetre. Is there any risk to running these for the winter or should I have more clearance? ( it's tight in there, not rubbing but VERY close.)

128i convertibles without the Sport Package came stock with 16" wheels (at least in the US), so you should be fine, as long as your not running the Performance brake kit. I assume that you're not, as I don't think the wheels would clear at all.

Fast.asleep · 11-09-2015, 07:12 PM

This one has the sport package and came stock with 17" wheels. Does the performance brake kit have a calliper with multiple Pistons?

[edit] it looks like the performance brakes have 6 piston callipers. Mine do not.

Bimmer-Bob · 11-09-2015, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast.asleep

This one has the sport package and came stock with 17" wheels. Does the performance brake kit have a calliper with multiple Pistons?

[edit] it looks like the performance brakes have 6 piston callipers. Mine do not.

Yes the Performance calipers are identical to the 135i 6-piston calipers, but painted in Phoenix Yellow. You can't miss 'em.

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Fast.asleep · 11-09-2015, 11:00 PM

I definitely do not have those. Wish I did

chris82 · 11-10-2015, 12:05 PM

Yay! Glad 16s will fit. I just snagged some E46 16" rims for the winter. Can't wait to put them on.

jaye944 · 11-10-2015, 12:35 PM

16 steels ET31, 205/55 on 7j's front and back
m sport package NO PROBLEMS

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I didn't think it would fit but it did. The wheel cleared the calliper by a millimetre. Is there any risk to running these for the winter or should I have more clearance? ( it's tight in there, not rubbing but VERY close.)

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Fast.asleep Enlisted Member 14 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Calgary Ab. iTrader: (0)	16 inch wheels on a 128i I didn't think it would fit but it did. The wheel cleared the calliper by a millimetre. Is there any risk to running these for the winter or should I have more clearance? ( it's tight in there, not rubbing but VERY close.)
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Mikee82 Private 11 Rep 91 Posts Drives: '86 325, '11 128, '18 X3 30i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary Canada iTrader: (0)	I'm running 205/55/16 winters on steelies straight from the dealer when I bought the car. No issues, it's their recommended 16 inch size. Not the greatest looking, but it's winter...
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Fast.asleep Enlisted Member 14 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Calgary Ab. iTrader: (0)	This one has the sport package and came stock with 17" wheels. Does the performance brake kit have a calliper with multiple Pistons? [edit] it looks like the performance brakes have 6 piston callipers. Mine do not. Last edited by Fast.asleep; 11-09-2015 at 10:33 PM..
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chris82 Brigadier General 827 Rep 3,856 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY NY iTrader: (8) Garage List 2009 BMW 128i [9.80]	Yay! Glad 16s will fit. I just snagged some E46 16" rims for the winter. Can't wait to put them on.
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