325i winter wheels thoughts

my1997golf · 10-17-2005, 09:48 PM

Everyone

Has anyone any good ideas or suggestions for winter wheels for a 325i? I am interested in going with 16" wheels and 205-55x16 tyre (non-runflat, as I have a spare set from a previous gen 3-series).

I see there are a number of options from tirerack and discounttire, though I am interested in hearing peoples experiences and recommendatnios. Lower end would be preferable (not too keen to spend much on winter wheels which lead a tough life).

Thanks in advance

JonnyCrash · 10-17-2005, 10:15 PM

My recommendation is to get steel wheels in 16", and then pick up some BMW hubcaps at your dealership or online. No sense in springing for alloy rims for winter wheels! If they made steel wheels in 18", I might keep my carrera

my1997golf · 10-17-2005, 10:33 PM

Thanks for the post. I was looking for steel wheels too, but couldn't find any online. Any ideas?

Thanks again

StewtheBassman · 10-17-2005, 11:01 PM

I think (gulp) your BMW dealer will sell you the correct steel wheels pretty cheap. What and where you do with them after is your business!

Search around here and you'll find quite a few discussions regarding tires. You don't have to decide for awhile yet!

my1997golf · 10-22-2005, 10:32 PM

Thanks, spoke to my BMW dealer and he suggested to try aftermarket as it would be a lot more cost effective.

Has anyone tried the Bobert Type CA wheels on their E90 and does the offset match?

e9ty · 10-24-2005, 09:41 AM

I will be getting my 325i soon, it will have the 17" sports wheels, I would like to know will 16" steel wheels and winter tires fit fine, with proper clearance around brakes etc.
thanks

my1997golf · 10-25-2005, 11:13 PM

There are a number of 16" wheels listed on www.tirerack.com for the 325i. I don't think that there are any steel wheels around (I would prefer them). You need to get as close to the 34 offset as possible.

10-17-2005, 09:48 PM	#1
my1997golf New Member 4 Rep 14 Posts Drives: Black 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	325i winter wheels thoughts Everyone Has anyone any good ideas or suggestions for winter wheels for a 325i? I am interested in going with 16" wheels and 205-55x16 tyre (non-runflat, as I have a spare set from a previous gen 3-series). I see there are a number of options from tirerack and discounttire, though I am interested in hearing peoples experiences and recommendatnios. Lower end would be preferable (not too keen to spend much on winter wheels which lead a tough life). Thanks in advance
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10-17-2005, 10:15 PM	#2
JonnyCrash Driver 169 Rep 447 Posts Drives: VW GTI, BMW X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	My recommendation is to get steel wheels in 16", and then pick up some BMW hubcaps at your dealership or online. No sense in springing for alloy rims for winter wheels! If they made steel wheels in 18", I might keep my carrera
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10-17-2005, 10:33 PM	#3
my1997golf New Member 4 Rep 14 Posts Drives: Black 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the post. I was looking for steel wheels too, but couldn't find any online. Any ideas? Thanks again
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StewtheBassman Major General 210 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	I think (gulp) your BMW dealer will sell you the correct steel wheels pretty cheap. What and where you do with them after is your business! Search around here and you'll find quite a few discussions regarding tires. You don't have to decide for awhile yet! __________________
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10-22-2005, 10:32 PM	#5
my1997golf New Member 4 Rep 14 Posts Drives: Black 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Thanks, spoke to my BMW dealer and he suggested to try aftermarket as it would be a lot more cost effective. Has anyone tried the Bobert Type CA wheels on their E90 and does the offset match?
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10-24-2005, 09:41 AM	#6
e9ty New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: Alpine 325i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I will be getting my 325i soon, it will have the 17" sports wheels, I would like to know will 16" steel wheels and winter tires fit fine, with proper clearance around brakes etc. thanks
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10-25-2005, 11:13 PM	#7
my1997golf New Member 4 Rep 14 Posts Drives: Black 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	16" wheels on 325i There are a number of 16" wheels listed on www.tirerack.com for the 325i. I don't think that there are any steel wheels around (I would prefer them). You need to get as close to the 34 offset as possible.
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