Winter wheel/tire fitment help needed

J0E · 02-17-2012, 05:05 PM

Hey, so I just picked up a 2008 135i cab sport package.

I found someone selling wheels from a 2003 325xi sport. They are:

Size: 17" x 7", 5 Lug, 120mm Bolt Pattern, 47mm Offset

This style:

I have a set of tires from my old winter setup that are 225/45R17.

I was about to pick up these wheels and tires when I did a quick search on tire rack.

Tire rack recommends as an alternative to my 18", 205/50R17 OR 215/45R17 but does not give 225/45R17 as an alternative. The 225 is only about a half inch wider than the 215 and almost an inch wider than the 205.

Does anyone know if this setup will work? My winter tires are still practically new and I don't want to have to purchase all new wheels/tires. However, I don't want to buy these '03 bmw wheels, have the tires mounted, put them on, and find out that they rub when turning.

A quick answer would be a big help as Tomorrow is really my only day in the next two weeks to get this all done. Otherwise I'll just keep it garaged on cold and/or snowy days for awhile.

Thanks!

Joe

Eyeman · 02-17-2012, 05:17 PM

I'm sure it will fit fine in the rear. I guess with certain tire brands it could rub the strut up front but I seriously doubt that. If it did a 5mm spacer would fix it for sure. Go for it!

one 35i · 02-17-2012, 06:05 PM

I run almost the same except the rim is 17x8 and there is no problem. The tire are 225x45x17.

J0E · 02-17-2012, 07:21 PM

Awesome. Thanks for the quick response. Looks like I'll be setup for winter tomorrow.

02-17-2012, 05:05 PM	#1
J0E Year One of the 1 4 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 135i 6MT 'vert Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Winter wheel/tire fitment help needed Hey, so I just picked up a 2008 135i cab sport package. I found someone selling wheels from a 2003 325xi sport. They are: Size: 17" x 7", 5 Lug, 120mm Bolt Pattern, 47mm Offset This style: I have a set of tires from my old winter setup that are 225/45R17. I was about to pick up these wheels and tires when I did a quick search on tire rack. Tire rack recommends as an alternative to my 18", 205/50R17 OR 215/45R17 but does not give 225/45R17 as an alternative. The 225 is only about a half inch wider than the 215 and almost an inch wider than the 205. Does anyone know if this setup will work? My winter tires are still practically new and I don't want to have to purchase all new wheels/tires. However, I don't want to buy these '03 bmw wheels, have the tires mounted, put them on, and find out that they rub when turning. A quick answer would be a big help as Tomorrow is really my only day in the next two weeks to get this all done. Otherwise I'll just keep it garaged on cold and/or snowy days for awhile. Thanks! Joe
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Eyeman Colonel 121 Rep 2,037 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2017 AMG GTS [0.00] 1994 Porsche 968 Coupe [0.00] 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2008 135 [8.00]	I'm sure it will fit fine in the rear. I guess with certain tire brands it could rub the strut up front but I seriously doubt that. If it did a 5mm spacer would fix it for sure. Go for it! __________________ Injen, RR OCC, MadDad Whisper, donut spare, 19x8.5et43fr 19x9.5et45r Volk LE37's, rear fenders rolled/pulled, PSS4S 225/35fr 255/30r, KW V1's, AR coated catless dps, Cross strutbar, CF grills and license plate holder, iCarbon diffuser, ETS black anodized FMIC, M3 control arms, Quaife, ER chargepipe, ForgeDV's, Topspeed Custom Tune, V3sims, Braille, Andrey_GTA rear hub mod, Ebay Mstyle front bumper and performance style side skirts.
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one 35i Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 240 Posts Drives: CSM/terra Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sold iTrader: (3)	I run almost the same except the rim is 17x8 and there is no problem. The tire are 225x45x17.
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02-17-2012, 07:21 PM	#4
J0E Year One of the 1 4 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 135i 6MT 'vert Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Awesome. Thanks for the quick response. Looks like I'll be setup for winter tomorrow.
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