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      08-25-2016, 08:49 PM   #1
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BMW Type 156 to 19 Inch TSW Volcno 5 x 114.3 Conversion

Hey folks, new guy here, and completely illiterate when it comes to wheels, so bear with me:

I currently have installed on my 2007 328i Sedan the stock Type 156 wheels.
They are 16 x 7 ET34 on 205/55/16

I am debating on doing a conversion to some TSW Volcanos I've had in my garage for some time, and have been unable to sell, so I figure, why not, if it's worth it.

The dimensions for those are 19 x 7 ET40 (I personally calculated 42mm by measuring from the outsides of the lips) with the wheels and the tires would either be 215/35/19 OR 225/35/19. They have a 76mm bore, I believe (not 100% about this one), and a 5 x 114.3 bolt pattern.

I understand I will need some wheel adapters. I found these online:
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/mm...e=BM-50415-731

They convert from BMW 5x120mm bolt pattern and 72.5mm bore to 5x114.3 bolt pattern and 73.1mm bore. They are also 15mm thick, so that would subtract 15mm from the offset, I presume?

My question: will I run into any problems with this setup? According to the calculator on this site, after subtracting the 15mm offset from the wheel,and simulating 215/35/19 tires, it gave me these readings:

"4mm LESS clearance on the strut side, and the outside edge of the wheel will EXTEND an extra 22mm"

And:

"Original Tires Diameter (in.): 24.88
New Tires Diameter (in.): 24.93
Difference in diameter (in.): 0.047
Percent Difference: 0.19%"

Also, if no problems present themselves, will the ride quality suffer much? Will I run into high risk of denting and/or cracking the rims on potholes and bumps?

Any tire recommendations, preferably those with strong/stiff sidewalls, etc?

Finally, how will the TPMS system fare with the new wheels and tires? Can I place the stock sensors in them and expect them to work properly, despite possible differences in tire pressure standards?

Thank you all for your responses ahead of time.

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BUMP. Any advice folks?
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