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[Deemonseed]

Does anyone know if the winter tire set I have for a 2001 330 cIC (with sport package) will fit my new 128 with sport package?

The 330 winter tires are 16s and I am also not sure if the bolt pattern has changed.

Deemonseed

[Lester]

We would need the full tire size, as well as the wheel specifications to really tell. The bolt pattern won't be a problem, however the tire size/wheel offset needs to be looked at. The 330 Ci came with 17 or 18 inch wheels.
71/2JX17 ET:41 front and 81/2JX17 ET:50 rear
8JX18 ET:47 front and 81/2JX18 ET:50 rear.

This is a great web site to check and compare this out:

http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp?item=Wheel-Tire%20size%20comparer&showRim1=1&showTire1=1&sw1= 245&ar1=35&bd1=18&rd1=18&rw1=8.5&et1=52&showRim2=1 &showTire2=1&sw2=215&ar2=40&bd2=18&rd2=18&rw2=7.5& et2=49&text1=Rear&text2=Front

[ZIPNBYE]

Here's the shorter URL for the same site: http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp

Your 1-Series will need a minimum 40mm offset (8" max) to fit things within the front fenders without rubbing. A lot of 3-Series wheels are 35mm offset.

[Lester]

Originally Posted by ZIPNBYE

Here's the shorter URL for the same site: http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp

The other url points to that same web site but will preload it with the standard 135i wheels, front x rear.

[Lester]

www.realoem.com is a great place to look at the wheel options on all BMW's, it lists the size, width and offset.

[larryn]

Demonseed, the bolt pattern has not changed. I'm using my 17" e46 snow setup on my 135i. You should be fine with the 16" on the 128i.