will front rim fit on rear?

ddonal2 · 06-29-2010, 03:01 PM

I have a 2007 335i with the 18'' 7 spoke wheels. I think they are 18x8 in the front and 18x8.5 in the rear.

One of my front rims has a nasty curb rash on it, so i was going to buy a new rim/tire and use the curb rash one as a spare since i ditched the run flats. If i use this front wheel as a spare, will it fit on the rear if needed? Or do i have to buy a front and rear wheel??

Also, anyone have any experience with the chrome plated wheels on ebay? They look nice.

Thanks

VTECaddict · 06-29-2010, 03:17 PM

It will fit, but you should only use it as a temporary measure because two different wheel/tire sizes on the same axle is a no-no.

Chrome wheels are also a no-no.

07335ibmrblack · 06-29-2010, 03:33 PM

yes it will work only in temporary use. i did the same once i got rid of the run flats

Tallest · 06-29-2010, 04:52 PM

it's absolutely ok to use it as a spare and it will fit fine, the only difference is in width. I have 16in winter wheel as a spare.

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ddonal2 New Member 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	will front rim fit on rear? I have a 2007 335i with the 18'' 7 spoke wheels. I think they are 18x8 in the front and 18x8.5 in the rear. One of my front rims has a nasty curb rash on it, so i was going to buy a new rim/tire and use the curb rash one as a spare since i ditched the run flats. If i use this front wheel as a spare, will it fit on the rear if needed? Or do i have to buy a front and rear wheel?? Also, anyone have any experience with the chrome plated wheels on ebay? They look nice. Thanks
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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 487 Rep 6,066 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	It will fit, but you should only use it as a temporary measure because two different wheel/tire sizes on the same axle is a no-no. Chrome wheels are also a no-no. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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07335ibmrblack New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2007 335 i black Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: seattle iTrader: (1)	fronjt as rear yes it will work only in temporary use. i did the same once i got rid of the run flats
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Tallest Major General 1538 Rep 6,403 Posts Drives: 911 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweden iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 911 [10.00]	it's absolutely ok to use it as a spare and it will fit fine, the only difference is in width. I have 16in winter wheel as a spare. __________________ 997.2 F30.F11.E86.E90.E90.E36
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