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[svg91]

Hi All,

It has been wonderful 11 months with my 2008 328i. I now realize that it is a mistake, which I cannot correct, not to get ZSP. I realize this every time I look at 17" and 18" wheels on 3s at signals or on highways. Though I can't get ZSP now, I realize that I can get 17" wheels with wider tires. Has anybody done this after you bought the car ? Any suggestions ?

[jopa489]

Yup. See signature.

You probably have 16" wheels if you don't have ZSP, unless you have the a la carte 17" option. I've got the 17" rims/all season tires and going to save them for the cold months. The style 162s (with performance tires) below were purchased from a fellow E90Post member. Transaction was smooth as silk and I'm thrilled with the new look.

Check the Wheels/Tires for sale section and get an idea of what you're looking for. You can go OEM or aftermarket, and if you're patient you'll find just about every popular style right in that forum within a week or so. If you're going aftermarket, make sure you learn about offsets, overall diameter, and tire widths to be sure you're buying the right stuff. Slightly easier with OEM, but make sure everything will fit correctly. You'll also probably want an additional set of TPMS sensors if you get new wheels.

[svg91]

Originally Posted by jopa489

Yup. See signature.

You probably have 16" wheels if you don't have ZSP, unless you have the a la carte 17" option. I've got the 17" rims/all season tires and going to save them for the cold months. The style 162s (with performance tires) below were purchased from a fellow E90Post member. Transaction was smooth as silk and I'm thrilled with the new look.

Check the Wheels/Tires for sale section and get an idea of what you're looking for. You can go OEM or aftermarket, and if you're patient you'll find just about every popular style right in that forum within a week or so. If you're going aftermarket, make sure you learn about offsets, overall diameter, and tire widths to be sure you're buying the right stuff. Slightly easier with OEM, but make sure everything will fit correctly. You'll also probably want an additional set of TPMS sensors if you get new wheels.

Thanks jopa489.

What if I get OEM from dealer, do you think they will buy mine and credit? Also I want to make it look like I have ZSP. (17" and OEM runflat all seasons)

[blue2fire]

Originally Posted by svg91

Thanks jopa489.

What if I get OEM from dealer, do you think they will buy mine and credit? Also I want to make it look like I have ZSP. (17" and OEM runflat all seasons)

I dont think they would do such a thing if the wheels/tires are used.

If you are going to the trouble of changing wheels, i would suggest that you go for the 162's or 189's as they dont cost much more (if you can find the wheels you initially wanted at all).

[frahuang]

I also have a 328i without Sport Package. It was the only stick shift that I can find at that time. Since then I've put on Eibach spring/shocks and 18" 197 wheels. Look in the For Sale section and I'm sure you can find something.

[fwmcb]

This might also be a great time to check out some aftermarket rims and keep the ones you have for winter use!

[jopa489]

Originally Posted by svg91

What if I get OEM from dealer, do you think they will buy mine and credit? Also I want to make it look like I have ZSP. (17" and OEM runflat all seasons)

Doubtful, but you can always sell them here (or Craigslist maybe) and make some of your money back.