135i & 335i wheel swap. What do you think?

jeremydgreat · 01-27-2011, 04:45 PM

So, I'll skip the long story... but essentially my buddy has a 335i and wants to borrow my wheels & tires for a short trip. (again, long story)

I have the M-sports package rims and Hancook V12's on them with the following sizes:

225/40ZR18
255/35ZR18

I think those are the exact tire sizes on his 335i. Can I safely swap wheels with him for a weekend?

SiN55 · 01-28-2011, 06:11 AM

Well, wrong offset, but you can try.

M135 · 01-28-2011, 11:00 AM

Offset will be the challenge, 34 in the front and 37 in the back for the stock 18's on a 335. The "fitment" on a 135 is in the low 40's but folks are squeezing lower on with fender rolling/pulling and negative camber. My bet would be on his stockers "fitting" your car, but I am not sure about the driveability for it.

jeremydgreat · 01-28-2011, 11:52 AM

More concerned about my wheels/tires fitting his. I'll put his wheels/tires on my car for the day, but I'm not really going to drive it.

M135 · 01-28-2011, 06:35 PM

If anything, they will be sunk into the wheel wells on the e92. They can take a much lower offset than the 1.

M135 · 01-28-2011, 06:36 PM

That's assuming it is e92 versus e90 but either way they will fit fine I'm pretty sure

jeremydgreat · 01-28-2011, 09:27 PM

yeah it's an E92.

1013mm · 01-28-2011, 10:22 PM

youll need 4 fronts.

jeremydgreat · 01-28-2011, 11:06 PM

@jzhang ... I'm not sure what that means. 4 fronts?

1013mm · 01-28-2011, 11:16 PM

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@jzhang ... I'm not sure what that means. 4 fronts?

to fit 3 series wheels you need 4 3 series front wheels the rear wheels from a 3 series is impossible to fit.

Tommeh · 10-03-2013, 03:47 PM

Wonder if this ever got resolves, or if anyone knows if I can put some 335i stocks on my rolled 135i? Getting my rims powder coated and my stock wheels are in storage.

Kaz26 · 04-14-2018, 12:00 PM

I realize this is a very old thread, but I have this exact question and don't want to start another thread. I actually already bought the rims, thinking that I would just use spacers, but now I feel like that's not such a great idea. I'm also not sure if my front tires (235/40r18) will fit the 7.5 inch rim width. The rear rims are the same size as my 335i rims, it's just the fronts that might have tire fitment issues.

I'd be swapping Style 162 (My 335i) for Style 261 (from 135i)

Not sure if this is worth it and might just sell them. Any thoughts?

BimmerAg · 04-16-2018, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaz26

I realize this is a very old thread, but I have this exact question and don't want to start another thread. I actually already bought the rims, thinking that I would just use spacers, but now I feel like that's not such a great idea. I'm also not sure if my front tires (235/40r18) will fit the 7.5 inch rim width. The rear rims are the same size as my 335i rims, it's just the fronts that might have tire fitment issues.

I'd be swapping Style 162 (My 335i) for Style 261 (from 135i)

Not sure if this is worth it and might just sell them. Any thoughts?

Spacers should be fine, 15mm should space the 261's out to about the same spot as your stock wheels. And 235 tires will be fine on 7.5" wide wheels. I run 255's on the stock front wheels due to street class autocross rules. I've heard of the s2000 guys running 255's on 7" wheels!

Kaz26 · 04-17-2018, 05:27 PM

Oh man, the guy at America's tires told me they can't warranty anything about the swap and told me it's not a good idea. Where do you guys go to swap tires?

I appreciate the replies, thank you

ShocknAwe · 04-17-2018, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaz26

I realize this is a very old thread, but I have this exact question and don't want to start another thread. I actually already bought the rims, thinking that I would just use spacers, but now I feel like that's not such a great idea. I'm also not sure if my front tires (235/40r18) will fit the 7.5 inch rim width. The rear rims are the same size as my 335i rims, it's just the fronts that might have tire fitment issues.

I'd be swapping Style 162 (My 335i) for Style 261 (from 135i)

Not sure if this is worth it and might just sell them. Any thoughts?

As long as you're putting the 1er wheels on your 3er and not the other way around you'll be fine with I think a 12mm spacer front and 15mm spacer rear. Don't quote me on those measurements, I'd recommend using willtheyfit.com and doing your own measurements for fender clearance with the spacer.

BimmerAg · 04-18-2018, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaz26

Oh man, the guy at America's tires told me they can't warranty anything about the swap and told me it's not a good idea. Where do you guys go to swap tires?

I appreciate the replies, thank you

Here in Texas we just find the yellow buildings that are more like mom and pop type places. Discount Tire wouldn't mount the 255s on my front wheels, but Martinez Tire down the road did it no problem

Kaz26 · 04-18-2018, 02:43 PM

Ok thank you again

EchoBravo9 · 04-25-2018, 11:04 PM

I purchased one of the last Style 313 18" for the 1 series- tire and wheel set from BMW. Mine has the later M badge rather than the BMW Performance in the wheel rim. Expensive but worth the look.

Bought these on a whim while keeping my VMR 810s Michelin Pilot AS tires. The 313s are stock run flats. This car isn't driven in winter, so I cannot say how the ride is (too hard or firm)

01-27-2011, 04:45 PM	#1
jeremydgreat Captain 76 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA (Carlsbad to be exact) iTrader: (1)	135i & 335i wheel swap. What do you think? So, I'll skip the long story... but essentially my buddy has a 335i and wants to borrow my wheels & tires for a short trip. (again, long story) I have the M-sports package rims and Hancook V12's on them with the following sizes: 225/40ZR18 255/35ZR18 I think those are the exact tire sizes on his 335i. Can I safely swap wheels with him for a weekend? __________________ 135i // M-Sports Package // RR Oil Catch Can // Black Kidneys // iCarbon Hood // Alum Pedals // KW v2 Coilovers // Vorshlag Camber Plates // Hotchkis Sway Bar // Wheel Studs. Best mod ever? Tires. 255's in front, 275's in back.
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01-28-2011, 06:11 AM	#2
SiN55 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 135i N55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	Well, wrong offset, but you can try.
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01-28-2011, 11:00 AM	#3
M135 Professional Rookie 34 Rep 533 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi [0.00] 2016 BMW M4 [0.00]	Offset will be the challenge, 34 in the front and 37 in the back for the stock 18's on a 335. The "fitment" on a 135 is in the low 40's but folks are squeezing lower on with fender rolling/pulling and negative camber. My bet would be on his stockers "fitting" your car, but I am not sure about the driveability for it. __________________ 2016 MGM/Sakhir M4 DCT \| M-Adaptive \| Not Stock for Long
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01-28-2011, 11:52 AM	#4
jeremydgreat Captain 76 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA (Carlsbad to be exact) iTrader: (1)	More concerned about my wheels/tires fitting his. I'll put his wheels/tires on my car for the day, but I'm not really going to drive it. __________________ 135i // M-Sports Package // RR Oil Catch Can // Black Kidneys // iCarbon Hood // Alum Pedals // KW v2 Coilovers // Vorshlag Camber Plates // Hotchkis Sway Bar // Wheel Studs. Best mod ever? Tires. 255's in front, 275's in back.
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M135 Professional Rookie 34 Rep 533 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi [0.00] 2016 BMW M4 [0.00]	If anything, they will be sunk into the wheel wells on the e92. They can take a much lower offset than the 1. __________________ 2016 MGM/Sakhir M4 DCT \| M-Adaptive \| Not Stock for Long
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01-28-2011, 06:36 PM	#6
M135 Professional Rookie 34 Rep 533 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi [0.00] 2016 BMW M4 [0.00]	That's assuming it is e92 versus e90 but either way they will fit fine I'm pretty sure __________________ 2016 MGM/Sakhir M4 DCT \| M-Adaptive \| Not Stock for Long
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01-28-2011, 09:27 PM	#7
jeremydgreat Captain 76 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA (Carlsbad to be exact) iTrader: (1)	yeah it's an E92. __________________ 135i // M-Sports Package // RR Oil Catch Can // Black Kidneys // iCarbon Hood // Alum Pedals // KW v2 Coilovers // Vorshlag Camber Plates // Hotchkis Sway Bar // Wheel Studs. Best mod ever? Tires. 255's in front, 275's in back.
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1013mm aka 1013MM 1246 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	youll need 4 fronts. __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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jeremydgreat Captain 76 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA (Carlsbad to be exact) iTrader: (1)	@jzhang ... I'm not sure what that means. 4 fronts? __________________ 135i // M-Sports Package // RR Oil Catch Can // Black Kidneys // iCarbon Hood // Alum Pedals // KW v2 Coilovers // Vorshlag Camber Plates // Hotchkis Sway Bar // Wheel Studs. Best mod ever? Tires. 255's in front, 275's in back.
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10-03-2013, 03:47 PM	#11
Tommeh Lieutenant 56 Rep 481 Posts Drives: 96 BMW M3 & 16 GMC Canyon Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	Wonder if this ever got resolves, or if anyone knows if I can put some 335i stocks on my rolled 135i? Getting my rims powder coated and my stock wheels are in storage. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i ///MSport Alpine White / Taupe Leatherette Cobb 2+ Aggressive \| BMS Intake \| ER Charge Pipe + Tial Q \| ER FMIC \| RR Downpipe \| RR Exhaust \| RR OCC \| KWV1 \| Apex ARC-8 245/18/40, 275/18/35
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04-14-2018, 12:00 PM	#12
Kaz26 Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Alpinweiß Sedan Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I realize this is a very old thread, but I have this exact question and don't want to start another thread. I actually already bought the rims, thinking that I would just use spacers, but now I feel like that's not such a great idea. I'm also not sure if my front tires (235/40r18) will fit the 7.5 inch rim width. The rear rims are the same size as my 335i rims, it's just the fronts that might have tire fitment issues. I'd be swapping Style 162 (My 335i) for Style 261 (from 135i) Not sure if this is worth it and might just sell them. Any thoughts?
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Kaz26 Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Alpinweiß Sedan Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Oh man, the guy at America's tires told me they can't warranty anything about the swap and told me it's not a good idea. Where do you guys go to swap tires? I appreciate the replies, thank you Last edited by Kaz26; 04-17-2018 at 05:40 PM..
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Kaz26 Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Alpinweiß Sedan Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Ok thank you again
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EchoBravo9 Enlisted Member 13 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2024 G05 X5 xDrive E50 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Arizona, Michigan iTrader: (1)	Love the 313s on my 128 I purchased one of the last Style 313 18" for the 1 series- tire and wheel set from BMW. Mine has the later M badge rather than the BMW Performance in the wheel rim. Expensive but worth the look. Bought these on a whim while keeping my VMR 810s Michelin Pilot AS tires. The 313s are stock run flats. This car isn't driven in winter, so I cannot say how the ride is (too hard or firm) __________________ 2013 Mineral Silver ext, on Ivory/Blk, Steptronic,Sport seats, prem pkg, cold pkg, tech pkg, Full front Xpel Paint Paint protection, Sunroof, 18? Style 313, Michelin Pilot A/S, PE, PS. Platinum warranty 84mos Last edited by EchoBravo9; 04-25-2018 at 11:11 PM..
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