Widest tires on '07 328i on type 161 wheels

speedco · 02-10-2013, 02:50 PM

Hey guys,

I have a 2007 328i with sports suspension. I have type 161 wheels, which have the specs: (Front: 17x8 ET34 225/45 R17) (Rear: 17x8.5 ET37 255/40 R17)

Now for my question, what size tires can go on the OEM wheels? Can the rears go bigger than 255? Also, I'm not looking to roll my fenders.

Side note: What tires would you recommend for maximum comfort/handling on a 328i?

Eye candy for reference, shes still mostly stock so go easy on me

rixride · 02-10-2013, 03:07 PM

FYI.
I have a 2007 328XI 2 door Coupe that had the 225/45/17 factory run flats, and I replaced them with Hankook Ventes 225/50/17. Took a lot of the fender gap out.. Everybody thinks its lowered, but it's not. I don't have the sport package, but I put 15mm H&R spacers in the back which gives it a staggered look. Just thought I'd share this small piece of info. I'm a long time reader, but first time poster.

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speedco Enlisted Member 4 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 07 E90 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chino Hills iTrader: (0)	Widest tires on '07 328i on type 161 wheels Hey guys, I have a 2007 328i with sports suspension. I have type 161 wheels, which have the specs: (Front: 17x8 ET34 225/45 R17) (Rear: 17x8.5 ET37 255/40 R17) Now for my question, what size tires can go on the OEM wheels? Can the rears go bigger than 255? Also, I'm not looking to roll my fenders. Side note: What tires would you recommend for maximum comfort/handling on a 328i? Eye candy for reference, shes still mostly stock so go easy on me
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rixride Private First Class 36 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 e92 & 2007 328XI e92 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	FYI. I have a 2007 328XI 2 door Coupe that had the 225/45/17 factory run flats, and I replaced them with Hankook Ventes 225/50/17. Took a lot of the fender gap out.. Everybody thinks its lowered, but it's not. I don't have the sport package, but I put 15mm H&R spacers in the back which gives it a staggered look. Just thought I'd share this small piece of info. I'm a long time reader, but first time poster.
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