Will 2002 16" wheel/tire fit as a spare on an E90

BrunoT · 09-06-2005, 05:45 PM

Does anyone know if a 16" wheel off a 2002 325i will fit well enough to serve as a spare on a E90? I think the only possible problem would be the brake calipers clearing.

BM Bridger · 09-07-2005, 04:37 PM

It will only be of use for a rear wheel spare. The E46 standard 16" wheel will foul the front brake discs on the E90.

BrunoT · 09-07-2005, 10:25 PM

Thanks! I was afraid that would be the case.

RichP · 09-09-2005, 05:12 PM

Actually, I think it should fit fine, on a 325, not a 330. 330s require 17" minimum, the 325 requires 16" minimum.

BM Bridger · 09-10-2005, 04:11 PM

I have actually tried fitting standard E46 16" wheels to see how the E90 would ride on non-runflat tyres. However, this was not possible as the E46 standard 16" wheel fouls the front brake disc on the E90.

A standard E46 16" wheel will therefore only be good as a spare for the rear on an E90.

BrunoT · 09-12-2005, 10:43 AM

If the 330 brakes are larger, it might be the case that it'd fit on a 325i in front, also. Bridger, did you try it on a 325 or 330?

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BrunoT Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2012 F-150 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Will 2002 16" wheel/tire fit as a spare on an E90 Does anyone know if a 16" wheel off a 2002 325i will fit well enough to serve as a spare on a E90? I think the only possible problem would be the brake calipers clearing.
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BM Bridger Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: E90 320D Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It will only be of use for a rear wheel spare. The E46 standard 16" wheel will foul the front brake discs on the E90.
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BrunoT Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2012 F-150 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Thanks! I was afraid that would be the case.
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RichP Major 144 Rep 1,184 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (4)	Actually, I think it should fit fine, on a 325, not a 330. 330s require 17" minimum, the 325 requires 16" minimum.
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BM Bridger Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: E90 320D Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I have actually tried fitting standard E46 16" wheels to see how the E90 would ride on non-runflat tyres. However, this was not possible as the E46 standard 16" wheel fouls the front brake disc on the E90. A standard E46 16" wheel will therefore only be good as a spare for the rear on an E90.
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09-12-2005, 10:43 AM	#6
BrunoT Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2012 F-150 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	If the 330 brakes are larger, it might be the case that it'd fit on a 325i in front, also. Bridger, did you try it on a 325 or 330?
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