wheel and tire sizing on xi

uhaulball · 03-17-2006, 11:58 PM

im thinking of either 18x8 wheels all around...

or 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 staggered. but i drive a 330xi, is staggered alright for awd?

anyone with an xi have staggered aftermarket wheels?

I'm assuming u cant, since the OEM sport package wheels for the 330xi is 17x8 all around.

if i cant, can someone explain why?

secondly. since i most likely will go with the 18x8, what wheel size should i go for.
225/40 or 235/40. The OEM uses 225/40 for an 18x8 wheel, but some people on the forum said i should go with 235?

thanks

longtran · 03-18-2006, 12:36 AM

you could. make sure the tires are the same diameter

ska///235i · 03-18-2006, 09:31 AM

how about 18" with 225/50 for an XI ?

mds82 · 03-18-2006, 03:38 PM

I am doing that right now. you will probalby need - 225/35/19 front and 265/30/19 rears. The rolling diameter will need to be the same to avoid any DTS problems

Pyrat 2 · 03-18-2006, 04:01 PM

Staggered is fine. The sport package on the xi from the factory has staggered 162s.

RGRAY · 03-18-2006, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdemange

Staggered is fine. The sport package on the xi from the factory has staggered 162s.

Sports package on the 330xi:

ZSP Sport Package
Includes 8-way power front sport seats with adjustable backrest width and thigh support, 3-spoke sport steering wheel with audio and accessory phone controls, 17" x 8" Star Spoke (style 158) alloy wheels with P225/45R17 run-flat all season tires.

Not 162s and not staggered.

162s are an option.

Pyrat 2 · 03-18-2006, 04:38 PM

Interesting. The BMWUSA site has some errors. I am sure that you are correct. If you go to the 330xi Features and Options tab on bmwusa.com you will see the 162 staggered listed as I referenced. If you go to the Build your 330xi section then you will see the type 158 non-staggered listed on the sport package.

RGRAY · 03-18-2006, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdemange

Interesting. The BMWUSA site has some errors. I am sure that you are correct....

I JUST came home with my new 330xi with sports package; I know.

Pyrat 2 · 03-18-2006, 04:50 PM

Congrats! No pics yet?

uhaulball · 03-20-2006, 08:54 AM

Can others suggest tire specs that would keep diameters the same on a staggered 19x8.5 f 19x9.5 r setup? does 225/35/19 front and 265/30/19 rears sound about right as another had suggested.

Also, how do u guys feel about Miro/Alt replica wheels. any horror stories or are they a reputable replica company??

mds82 · 03-20-2006, 11:20 AM

i've been told countless times that those tires will work. I am in the process of getting my wheels looked at now, then painted then buying tires. I will let you know closer to spring time once the temp is warmer and the sand is off the road.

uhaulball · 04-30-2006, 08:14 PM

so whats new?

mds82 · 04-30-2006, 09:21 PM

i'm still waiting to get the wheels in. it better be this week or they will have one angry customer

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uhaulball Brigadier General 195 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	Can others suggest tire specs that would keep diameters the same on a staggered 19x8.5 f 19x9.5 r setup? does 225/35/19 front and 265/30/19 rears sound about right as another had suggested. Also, how do u guys feel about Miro/Alt replica wheels. any horror stories or are they a reputable replica company?? __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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