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e90drifter · 11-25-2005, 03:21 AM

Please help!!!!

Can anyone tell me that will a 16" rim fit on a 2006 330I?

Because I'm planning to buy some winter tires and rim for my car!

FlyingFinn · 11-25-2005, 05:03 AM

In Finland we have 16" (style 154) as original wheels in 325i so I can't see why they wouldn't fit to 330i. Also 205/55/16 and 255/35/18 (isn't this the size of your rear tyres?) tyres have only 0.4 inch difference in the circumference.

If you have Nokian tyres there in Canada I highly recommend.

Tierfreund · 11-25-2005, 05:39 AM

As on e90fanatics.com, here too, the answer is a very clear NO.

There are no 16inch wheels that will clear the brakes of the E90 330.
Even some aftermarket 17inchers will not fit. If you want to make sure, you need to get the factory 17inchers. Or aftermarket wheels specifically cleared for the E90 330.

David328M-Sport · 11-25-2005, 06:00 AM

tierfreund is correct. the brake discs for the 330 are larger than the other e90s.

in fact the standard wheel size is 17" so take care when choosing non bmw wheels.

wongmb · 11-25-2005, 08:11 AM

A definite NO. Wont clear brake caliper. Even on the 325, 16" aftermarket can be tight but doable.

FlyingFinn · 11-25-2005, 09:21 AM

Of course, I didn't remember the brake issue.

wongmb · 11-25-2005, 10:00 AM

E90drifter:
I have checked with 3 different dealers in TO area and they all confirmed 16" will not clear the front brake calipers on the 330i. Thats why they only offer 17" package for 330s while they also offer 16" for the 325i
Maybe the cars in Finland has different specs (I doubt it) but for sure in Canada, you need 17" min for the 330s.
Which tire u have in mind ?

559CHILLY · 11-22-2023, 08:56 PM

NO 16" WHEELS Do not fit your car. I just purchased a set of 16's for my 06 330i & they did not fit!

lowrydr310 · 12-03-2023, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyingFinn

In Finland we have 16" (style 154) as original wheels in 325i so I can't see why they wouldn't fit to 330i. Also 205/55/16 and 255/35/18 (isn't this the size of your rear tyres?) tyres have only 0.4 inch difference in the circumference.

If you have Nokian tyres there in Canada I highly recommend.

330 has much bigger rotors and calipers than the 325 (at least the North American market 325 and 330) so no they won't fit. I had a 06 325 and a 06 330 and once tried swapping the 16" wheels from my 325 over to the 330 to rule out tires as the cause of vibration and realized that the 16" wheels won't even fit on the rear of the 330.

crashoverride · 12-04-2023, 11:05 AM

Good news even to this day you can fit 16 inch wheels on a clown car but thankfully not this BMW

11-25-2005, 03:21 AM	#1
e90drifter New Member 4 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2006 330I Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Please Help - Will 16" Rim Fit On A 2006 330I?? Please help!!!! Can anyone tell me that will a 16" rim fit on a 2006 330I? Because I'm planning to buy some winter tires and rim for my car!
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11-25-2005, 05:03 AM	#2
FlyingFinn Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 294 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	In Finland we have 16" (style 154) as original wheels in 325i so I can't see why they wouldn't fit to 330i. Also 205/55/16 and 255/35/18 (isn't this the size of your rear tyres?) tyres have only 0.4 inch difference in the circumference. If you have Nokian tyres there in Canada I highly recommend.
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11-25-2005, 05:39 AM	#3
Tierfreund Major 21 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	As on e90fanatics.com, here too, the answer is a very clear NO. There are no 16inch wheels that will clear the brakes of the E90 330. Even some aftermarket 17inchers will not fit. If you want to make sure, you need to get the factory 17inchers. Or aftermarket wheels specifically cleared for the E90 330. __________________ No, not THAT kind of tierfreund!
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 102 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	tierfreund is correct. the brake discs for the 330 are larger than the other e90s. in fact the standard wheel size is 17" so take care when choosing non bmw wheels. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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11-25-2005, 08:11 AM	#5
wongmb Private 6 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2006 325i SP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Markham, Ontario iTrader: (0)	A definite NO. Wont clear brake caliper. Even on the 325, 16" aftermarket can be tight but doable.
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11-25-2005, 09:21 AM	#6
FlyingFinn Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 294 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Of course, I didn't remember the brake issue.
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11-25-2005, 10:00 AM	#7
wongmb Private 6 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2006 325i SP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Markham, Ontario iTrader: (0)	E90drifter: I have checked with 3 different dealers in TO area and they all confirmed 16" will not clear the front brake calipers on the 330i. Thats why they only offer 17" package for 330s while they also offer 16" for the 325i Maybe the cars in Finland has different specs (I doubt it) but for sure in Canada, you need 17" min for the 330s. Which tire u have in mind ?
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559CHILLY Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330I Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Palm Springs iTrader: (0)	2006 bmw wheels NO 16" WHEELS Do not fit your car. I just purchased a set of 16's for my 06 330i & they did not fit!
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12-04-2023, 11:05 AM	#10
crashoverride Lieutenant 190 Rep 585 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: na iTrader: (0)	Good news even to this day you can fit 16 inch wheels on a clown car but thankfully not this BMW
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