Breaking News - 1-Series Coupe: Wheel & Tire Program

hector · 10-09-2007, 08:06 AM

re the 135; if the 17 inch all season package were standard how much would the 18 inch performance tires package cost as an upgrade?

SCA · 10-09-2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by emm3tt

It's interesting that there are no optional upgrade wheels for the 128i and 135i (128 sport pkg aside). I would have seriously considered the 263 style.

Currently there are no plans to produce larger (19"/20") BMW wheels for the 1-Series Coupe & Convertible

cncmastr · 10-09-2007, 10:00 AM

Thanks for all the info!

Maybe you can answer this for me, there are a set of rims that I like but I have only seen them on european cars, is it possible (after you pay of course) to order a car with a different set of optional rims? Or is that forbidden?

SCA · 10-09-2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cncmastr

Thanks for all the info!

Maybe you can answer this for me, there are a set of rims that I like but I have only seen them on european cars, is it possible (after you pay of course) to order a car with a different set of optional rims? Or is that forbidden?

You can not order the car with different wheels. You may purchase different wheels from the BMW accessory catalog.

mikeo · 10-09-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDriver

You can not order the car with different wheels. You may purchase different wheels from the BMW accessory catalog.

True, and I would add that your options for getting rid of the OE wheels would be negotiating a buyback with the dealer during purchase of the car, or a private party sale.

Khobin~ · 10-09-2007, 10:51 AM

Ohhhhhh yeahh...the 128 will have the wheels I want...

phattbam · 10-09-2007, 11:20 AM

264's are cool.. may keep this thing stock for a while.. other than engine mods.

cncmastr · 10-09-2007, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDriver

You can not order the car with different wheels. You may purchase different wheels from the BMW accessory catalog.

Blasts! I figured as much. Thanks!

9600baud · 10-09-2007, 01:47 PM

If its already pushing 35 series tires on 18" wheels, fitting 19's is probably out of the question. I calculated and you'd have to run 30 series tires, way too thin for me (and should be for most people)

I dont mind as much but still had hope for 19's fitting there. Oh well.

redwood · 10-09-2007, 03:04 PM

I'm sure the dealer will eventually get other wheel options for post-sale purchase.

adc · 10-09-2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfsburgerMitFries

They absolutely have to be run flat. The battery is in the trunk floor. You couldn't add a spare tire if you wanted to...unless you did a continental kit. Wouldn't that be bitchin' on a 1er?

You're thinking big, a common mistake.

They could put an M mobility kit on the 1-er, just like on all M cars. Cheap, light weight and allows for bitchin' Michelin PS2 to be fitted as OEM...

inTgr8r · 10-09-2007, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by adc

You're thinking big, a common mistake.

They could put an M mobility kit on the 1-er, just like on all M cars. Cheap, light weight and allows for bitchin' Michelin PS2 to be fitted as OEM...

LOL...too funny, Wolfy is having a little fun.
For those that don't know, this is a Conti Kit (similar to the OE M-mobility)

It's available @ Tirerack ~$80
There are others as well @ $40-50

maq · 10-09-2007, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfsburgerMitFries

They absolutely have to be run flat. The battery is in the trunk floor. You couldn't add a spare tire if you wanted to...

Both my E36 M3 and E46 330i have the battery in the trunk, and they all have a spare tire. :iono:

SCA · 10-09-2007, 04:56 PM

BMW brags about being one of the few manufactures to offer run-flats on most of their models (exception M Cars).

WolfsburgerMitFries · 10-09-2007, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by maq

Both my E36 M3 and E46 330i have the battery in the trunk, and they all have a spare tire. :iono:

Well yeah of course they do, but what I'm taking about in the 1er is not located on the passenger side of the trunk as BMW has traditionally done, but right in the middle...in the center well of the trunk. There's a diagram/line drawing floating around one of these forums of it.

inTgr8r · 10-09-2007, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDriver

BMW brags about being one of the few manufactures to offer run-flats on most of their models (exception M Cars).

Someone has to lead the way....
Eventually they will be the standard on most cars.
& along the way, I'm sure they will improve on they're current shortfalls!

I could be wrong, but I don't see them replacing true performance tires :iono:

maq · 10-09-2007, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfsburgerMitFries

Well yeah of course they do, but what I'm taking about in the 1er is not located on the passenger side of the trunk as BMW has traditionally done, but right in the middle...in the center well of the trunk. There's a diagram/line drawing floaring around one of these forums of it.

You made it sound like one can't have a spare tire just because the battery is in the trunk. My response was to point out it could be done.

They didn't put the battery in there and then discover there was no space for the spare. I'm sure they could have arranged the battery to be on the side if they wanted to. There's not a spare because run-flats were incorporated into the chassis design. The suspension was designed for run-flats, and the chassis' crash absorption structure was designed to work without a spare.

Brandon26pdx · 10-09-2007, 06:23 PM

I assume the standard 135i wheel/tire combo would fit without issues on a 128?

Klinn · 10-09-2007, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

This is great news for track junkies regarding the optional 17" option for the 135i. That means that some 17" wheels WILL fit over the brakes!

Quite true, and at the opposite end of the tire spectrum, it seems likely my E46's current 17" wheel + snow tire package will also fit the 135i. They've still got lots of life and I was hoping I wouldn't have to buy another set.

dna550 · 10-09-2007, 07:38 PM

Up Close & Personal with the 264 wheel

135i Base Wheel:

Style: 264

Size: 7.5x18" (f), 8.5x18" (r)

Tire: 215/40R18 Front (Performance)
245/35R18 Rear (Performance)

Tire Rack's available High Performance Tires that fit these wheels.

WolfsburgerMitFries · 10-09-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by maq

There's not a spare because run-flats were incorporated into the chassis design. The suspension was designed for run-flats,

"Designed" for runflats? That's just how BMW markets it and sells you on the idea of runflats. Not everything you hear in the world is true my friend. Take any BMW with runflats and put normal tires on and suddenly it will handle better, ride smoother, get getter gas mileage, stop faster. That's because you're dumping a BUNCH of unsprung rotating weight and loosing those absurdly stiff sidewalls. Runflats=crap and the first modification most enthuisasts in here plan on doing when they get their car is to dump their runflats faster than last nights dinner, then adding what's known as a "tire mobility set" in Europe...which means a can of fix-a-flat and a quality 12V air compressor. I also recommend a tire plug set because its not hard to do.

inTgr8r · 10-09-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfsburgerMitFries

"Designed" for runflats? That's just how BMW markets it and sells you on the idea of runflats. Not everything you hear in the world is true my friend. Take any BMW with runflats and put normal tires on and suddenly it will handle better, ride smoother, get getter gas mileage, stop faster. That's because you're dumping a BUNCH of unsprung rotating weight and loosing those absurdly stiff sidewalls. Runflats=crap and the first modification most enthuisasts in here plan on doing when they get their car is to dump their runflats faster than last nights dinner, then adding what's known as a "tire mobility set" in Europe...which means a can of fix-a-flat and a quality 12V air compressor. I also recommend a tire plug set because its not hard to do.

Yep...
MANY Z4 owners that I know, have complained about tire issues, especially tramlining...
The problems magically disappeared when they ditched the RFs.
The car handled better & the ride was smoother as well.

10-09-2007, 08:06 AM	#23
hector Captain 36 Rep 713 Posts Drives: e46 330ci, e92 335i, 2008 128i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: virgo supercluster bwo Pennsylvania. iTrader: (0)	re the 135; if the 17 inch all season package were standard how much would the 18 inch performance tires package cost as an upgrade?
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Khobin~ First Lieutenant 14 Rep 312 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	Ohhhhhh yeahh...the 128 will have the wheels I want...
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10-09-2007, 11:20 AM	#29
phattbam Major General 180 Rep 5,822 Posts Drives: '17 Protonic Blue i3 REx Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf area iTrader: (21)	264's are cool.. may keep this thing stock for a while.. other than engine mods.
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9600baud Private 4 Rep 77 Posts Drives: Feet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	If its already pushing 35 series tires on 18" wheels, fitting 19's is probably out of the question. I calculated and you'd have to run 30 series tires, way too thin for me (and should be for most people) I dont mind as much but still had hope for 19's fitting there. Oh well.
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redwood Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 1999 BMW 328i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I'm sure the dealer will eventually get other wheel options for post-sale purchase.
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SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	BMW brags about being one of the few manufactures to offer run-flats on most of their models (exception M Cars).
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Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	I assume the standard 135i wheel/tire combo would fit without issues on a 128?
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dna550 Lieutenant 38 Rep 442 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	Up Close & Personal with the 264 wheel Up Close & Personal with the 264 wheel 135i Base Wheel: Style: 264 Size: 7.5x18" (f), 8.5x18" (r) Tire: 215/40R18 Front (Performance) 245/35R18 Rear (Performance) Tire Rack's available High Performance Tires that fit these wheels. Attached Images
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