16" Steel Wheels for 128i Winter Setup

b1aze · 09-04-2019, 01:11 PM

Hello all,
I am curious if anyone knows how I could find out if these wheels clear the brakes and calipers on my 128i? Bone stock 128s come with 16" Style 360s in 16x7 ET44

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SC0ZFEJPKVD309

The bolt pattern, hub bore and offset seem appropriate and I would much rather pay for a set of dedicated winter wheels than keep switching rubbers on the stock wheels. Additionally, replacement tire costs are 10-20% cheaper on the 16s than 17s.

02Pilot · 09-29-2019, 05:48 PM

I'm all for 16" wheels for winter use, but I prefer alloys to steelies. I can't speak for those particular wheels, but steel rims can be a little tighter on clearance. I bought a used set of E46 (I think) 5-spokes and threw on a set of Conti WinterSportSIs, which I like. Unless you're committed to buying new, there's lots of used 16" stuff out there that will work.

Ursan · 12-02-2019, 07:44 PM

Is there any fitment issues with the 16" wheel? What size tire would be best?

Enoe Ulbeht · 12-02-2019, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ursan

Is there any fitment issues with the 16" wheel? What size tire would be best?

I go with the stock 205/55 for winter on 16" alloy wheels. I don't think you need to over think about it. I found it works very well in Michigan winter.

b1aze · 12-11-2019, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ursan

Is there any fitment issues with the 16" wheel? What size tire would be best?

I ended up settling on a set of BMW Style 43 : http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/43

They pair nicely with a set of 215/60/16 tires. Nice tall sidewall

niceast · 03-16-2020, 08:03 PM

anyone fitting 16"s over brembo brakes on 135i?

b1aze · 03-18-2020, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by niceast

anyone fitting 16"s over brembo brakes on 135i?

Not possible on the fronts.

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