Steel wheels e91 touring

btiratsoo · 11-10-2018, 08:20 AM

Hello all

I have at least one cracked MV3 alloy wheel and suspect at least one other is as it is not holding air. I am fed up with alloys and the state of our roads etc so can anyone recommend a UK steel wheel supplier that can supply steels for a 318d e91 touring LCI.

These will be for year round use, not just winter.

Cheers
Ben

bee-ma · 11-11-2018, 04:36 PM

A bit of a drastic measure going to steel wheels. Would spoil the look of the car.

btiratsoo · 11-11-2018, 04:36 PM

Anyone? Surely someone on here has bought a set of steel wheels.....

btiratsoo · 11-11-2018, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bee-ma

A bit of a drastic measure going to steel wheels. Would spoil the look of the car.

It’s cheaper than buying new alloys every time they crack! I’m not fussed by the look to be fair, just after cheaper wheels and tyres.

Chappers 71 · 11-11-2018, 05:17 PM

Try these guys, link attached

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...vciQdK86neQzP4

Activeps · 11-12-2018, 07:42 AM

Instead of steel wheels, you could get a good second hand set of 16" alloys. These are style 156 bought off Ebay with little-used winter tyres.
The ride quality is so much better with non-runflat tyres that I am thinking of keeping them on in the summer, or getting another set with non-runflat summer tyres, rather than the 17"s that I've just took off.
205/55-R16 tyres are a lot cheaper as well.

Not as "cool" looking perhaps, but much more pothole friendly!

748adam · 11-17-2018, 01:20 PM

I have a set of 16 inch steel wheels with winter tyres on, yours for £150, can WhatsApp pictures if needed

Manmoths · 11-21-2018, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 748adam

I have a set of 16 inch steel wheels with winter tyres on, yours for £150, can WhatsApp pictures if needed

Will these fit over E91 335d brakes?

Silver Streek · 11-21-2018, 11:57 AM

No, on a 325d/330d you would need minimum 17" wheels to clear the brakes so you would at least need 17" or maybe 18" I'm not sure how big you're brakes are.

btiratsoo · 11-22-2018, 12:33 PM

To update the thread, I have a set of 17" steels now with tyres. Much better ride than the terrible run flats and alloys.

surrey130i · 11-25-2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by btiratsoo

To update the thread, I have a set of 17" steels now with tyres. Much better ride than the terrible run flats and alloys.

The normal 17 inch BMW alloys don't suffer from cracking and are easy to buy 2nd hand.

E90lci2009 · 01-31-2025, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by btiratsoo

To update the thread, I have a set of 17" steels now with tyres. Much better ride than the terrible run flats and alloys.

Hi mate, i went with the same route of getting steelies because of the cracking issues. But ive run into a hurdle. The rear wheel bolts seem to be coming into contact with the brake shoes causing the car not move. My car is e90 330i prelci. Did you have any problems?

Rich_D · 02-03-2025, 07:38 AM

You've bumped a thread from 7 years ago, chances are you won't get a reply...

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btiratsoo New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: e91 320d Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Steel wheels e91 touring Hello all I have at least one cracked MV3 alloy wheel and suspect at least one other is as it is not holding air. I am fed up with alloys and the state of our roads etc so can anyone recommend a UK steel wheel supplier that can supply steels for a 318d e91 touring LCI. These will be for year round use, not just winter. Cheers Ben Last edited by btiratsoo; 11-10-2018 at 08:38 AM..
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Activeps Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: E91 318i SE Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Instead of steel wheels, you could get a good second hand set of 16" alloys. These are style 156 bought off Ebay with little-used winter tyres. The ride quality is so much better with non-runflat tyres that I am thinking of keeping them on in the summer, or getting another set with non-runflat summer tyres, rather than the 17"s that I've just took off. 205/55-R16 tyres are a lot cheaper as well. Not as "cool" looking perhaps, but much more pothole friendly! Attached Images
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748adam First Lieutenant 46 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: York, England iTrader: (1)	I have a set of 16 inch steel wheels with winter tyres on, yours for £150, can WhatsApp pictures if needed
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Silver Streek Captain 151 Rep 640 Posts Drives: 325d E91 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: The Moon iTrader: (0)	No, on a 325d/330d you would need minimum 17" wheels to clear the brakes so you would at least need 17" or maybe 18" I'm not sure how big you're brakes are.
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btiratsoo New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: e91 320d Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	To update the thread, I have a set of 17" steels now with tyres. Much better ride than the terrible run flats and alloys.
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