Winter Setup - e90 335i on Motegi MR118 17x8 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

uniter · 10-22-2010, 01:09 PM

e90, Jet Black, Sport Suspension.

Cheap Matte-black (They're kind of matte) rims, they're heavy at 24-26lbs each.

I haven't seen any pics of the Motegi's on an e90, so here are a few unprofessional ones of my winter setup.

Rubbers are Pirelli Sottozero IIs.

Handling:
Whatever, these are winter tires, FWIW rear slide is predictable and controlled, gets right back in line. Bit of understeer and general boatage.

Pics

Alchem · 10-24-2010, 05:38 PM

Nice, I am considering getting the same setup!

ibeclueless · 10-25-2010, 05:18 AM

looks good

**Gary@TireRack** · 10-26-2010, 09:46 AM

Thanks for posting the pics.

link to winter site : http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp

MrGermanLover · 12-15-2010, 08:48 PM

Where did you get the bmw center caps from? I just ordered this setup from tirerack and was told the caps will not fit on this rim.

thanks

Mrbig · 12-16-2010, 06:17 PM

yea i just got them in 18inch how u get caps to fit oem caps work ? im running 245 40 18 inch lm25 snows for now should fit nice !

NHBimmer06 · 12-16-2010, 07:46 PM

Looks good man!
Thinking about doing the same.
How have the tire's been for you so far?

e92bmw · 01-24-2011, 04:27 PM

I just got these rims and have ti install them now but the spacers wot fit on the car there too small did u putthese wheels with or without the included spacers. Btw my car is a e92 335 spkrt package so idk if they will be ok without the spacers

renaud00 · 02-15-2011, 04:06 PM

Did anyone found out how to fit the center caps?

manixbuy · 02-21-2011, 01:51 AM

I have the same wheels. Where did you get those center caps?

Finski · 07-27-2011, 12:27 PM

OEM center caps fit. The new one... not the old. There will be a little space between ... but much better than the motegi cap.

Motegi MR118 · 07-29-2011, 08:53 PM

When you say new caps, what measurement size is it? 68mm front 65mm on the back side? Thank you in advance! BTW .... your set up is effing tight! I have the exact same setup but with Summito's 225 45RT17

Built My Way · 08-18-2011, 07:44 AM

I though I might go with Rial Salernos but now I'm really feeling the look of the Montegi's. Thanks for posting all the pics.

manixbuy · 10-10-2011, 11:42 AM

Before I find the right caps that fit, I just bought oem 45mm decals and they fit ok over the Motegi caps. Part number 36131181082. There's probably 1-2mm left on the edges, but from far away, it looks tight!

40Below · 10-28-2011, 09:28 AM

I've been struggling with my decision on winter rims, but with these pixs you have made my decision much easier. Looks fantastic and thanks alot for posting the pixs.
Now I have to decide whether or not I go with 18's instead of 17's.

Marmaduke · 12-12-2011, 08:17 AM

Ordered myself a set of these in 17" for winter.

Thanks for putting up the pics and helping me decide!

ellison35 · 12-21-2011, 10:20 PM

I drove on my summer tires last week with just a dusting of snow - knew it was going to be a bit of a challenge and it was. Got my set mounted today (photo). Tire Rack did a good job mounting the roundels.

However, am I the only one that didn't get TPMS? I'm kinda pissed because I can't turn off the warning light and I'm not seeing anything easy to get around it (help?). If I would have known this I may have gotten the sensors.

topspd · 01-08-2012, 09:39 PM

I got a 17" set of these for winter.

Just added OEM center caps - they were a little tight to but got them on there. The part # is 36 13 6 783 536

uniter · 01-18-2012, 08:06 AM

To RE since this thread has gotten some attn in the new year:
17x8 MOTEGI RACING MR118 BLK P (No idea what the offset is.)
205/50R-17 Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozeros (I might actually go for a < 205 if you have a ton of snow.)

They're on for a 2nd season. The rears have -no- tread but my fronts have plenty of life left.

For the record; the center caps were grabbed at purchase time from tirerack.

As a final note, with sidewalls this high, and rims at 17" I've had no issues with bending, this is driving over terrible rural roads and terrible NYC roads at 'aggressive' speed.

Kernel Kurtz · 12-08-2012, 07:10 PM

I also have 17" Motegis and Sottozeros and was looking for center caps. Glad I found this thread. Will try the part # is 36 13 6 783 536

uniter · 12-09-2012, 11:23 PM

LOL Am I gonna get bumped every winter

boogysbmw · 12-23-2012, 10:03 AM

I just ordered a set for my 2013 X3 mounted on some 245/50/18R Blizzaks WS70. Will have carbon fiber center cap to flow with the black rim

10-22-2010, 01:09 PM	#1
uniter Black on Black on Black. Drives: 335i/6mt Sport,Nav,Prem. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Hope, PA Posts: 364 iTrader: (1)	Winter Setup - e90 335i on Motegi MR118 17x8 e90, Jet Black, Sport Suspension. Cheap Matte-black (They're kind of matte) rims, they're heavy at 24-26lbs each. I haven't seen any pics of the Motegi's on an e90, so here are a few unprofessional ones of my winter setup. Rubbers are Pirelli Sottozero IIs. Handling: Whatever, these are winter tires, FWIW rear slide is predictable and controlled, gets right back in line. Bit of understeer and general boatage. Pics Attached Images
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10-25-2010, 05:18 AM	#3
ibeclueless What Drives: E92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Posts: 9,339 iTrader: (1)	looks good __________________ E92 328xi Space Gray Aero Lip \| M3 Side Skirts \| CF Performance Spoiler \| ACS Roof \| Gloss Black Grilles \| LUX H8 Angels \| BMW Performance Exhaust My E92 Photos

10-26-2010, 09:46 AM	#4
Gary@TireRack Moderator Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ Posts: 2,878 iTrader: (1)	Thanks for posting the pics. link to winter site : http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp __________________ Gary Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator The Tire Rack, Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp 1-877-522-8473 ext 386 Refer to 'Gary/E90Post' as your previous contact when you order online. Credit E90post.com by ordering through the sig link.

01-24-2011, 04:27 PM	#8
e92bmw Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: In front of your car Posts: 490 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i coupe [0.00] 2007 335i coupe [0.00]	Spacers?? I just got these rims and have ti install them now but the spacers wot fit on the car there too small did u putthese wheels with or without the included spacers. Btw my car is a e92 335 spkrt package so idk if they will be ok without the spacers

07-27-2011, 12:27 PM	#11
Finski Registered Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Montreal Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	New OEM caps fit OEM center caps fit. The new one... not the old. There will be a little space between ... but much better than the motegi cap. Attached Images

10-24-2010, 05:38 PM	#2
Alchem Lieutenant Drives: 335xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 422 iTrader: (0)	Nice, I am considering getting the same setup!

12-15-2010, 08:48 PM	#5
MrGermanLover Private Drives: E70 X5 4.8i, E71 X6M Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 73 iTrader: (0)	Where did you get the bmw center caps from? I just ordered this setup from tirerack and was told the caps will not fit on this rim. thanks

12-16-2010, 06:17 PM	#6
Mrbig Captain Drives: 13 335is Join Date: May 2007 Location: N.Y.C Posts: 603 iTrader: (0)	yea i just got them in 18inch how u get caps to fit oem caps work ? im running 245 40 18 inch lm25 snows for now should fit nice !

12-16-2010, 07:46 PM	#7
NHBimmer06 Registered Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NH Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Looks good man! Thinking about doing the same. How have the tire's been for you so far?

02-15-2011, 04:06 PM	#9
renaud00 New Member Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	Did anyone found out how to fit the center caps?

02-21-2011, 01:51 AM	#10
manixbuy Registered Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	I have the same wheels. Where did you get those center caps?

07-29-2011, 08:53 PM	#12
Motegi MR118 Registered Drives: Light yellow 330ci Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	whats the cap measurement? When you say new caps, what measurement size is it? 68mm front 65mm on the back side? Thank you in advance! BTW .... your set up is effing tight! I have the exact same setup but with Summito's 225 45RT17

08-18-2011, 07:44 AM	#13
Built My Way Second Lieutenant Drives: Eats: Sleeps: Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Surly Maritimes Posts: 283 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i e90 [3.75]	I though I might go with Rial Salernos but now I'm really feeling the look of the Montegi's. Thanks for posting all the pics.

10-10-2011, 11:42 AM	#14
manixbuy Registered Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Before I find the right caps that fit, I just bought oem 45mm decals and they fit ok over the Motegi caps. Part number 36131181082. There's probably 1-2mm left on the edges, but from far away, it looks tight!

10-28-2011, 09:28 AM	#15
40Below New Member Drives: 2011 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	I've been struggling with my decision on winter rims, but with these pixs you have made my decision much easier. Looks fantastic and thanks alot for posting the pixs. Now I have to decide whether or not I go with 18's instead of 17's.

12-12-2011, 08:17 AM	#16
Marmaduke New Member Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 28 iTrader: (1)	Ordered myself a set of these in 17" for winter. Thanks for putting up the pics and helping me decide!

12-21-2011, 10:20 PM	#17
ellison35 Registered Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys but... I drove on my summer tires last week with just a dusting of snow - knew it was going to be a bit of a challenge and it was. Got my set mounted today (photo). Tire Rack did a good job mounting the roundels. However, am I the only one that didn't get TPMS? I'm kinda pissed because I can't turn off the warning light and I'm not seeing anything easy to get around it (help?). If I would have known this I may have gotten the sensors. Attached Images

01-08-2012, 09:39 PM	#18
topspd Registered Drives: 2011 335 e92 Msport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	I got a 17" set of these for winter. Just added OEM center caps - they were a little tight to but got them on there. The part # is 36 13 6 783 536

01-18-2012, 08:06 AM	#19
uniter Black on Black on Black. Drives: 335i/6mt Sport,Nav,Prem. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Hope, PA Posts: 364 iTrader: (1)	To RE since this thread has gotten some attn in the new year: 17x8 MOTEGI RACING MR118 BLK P (No idea what the offset is.) 205/50R-17 Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozeros (I might actually go for a < 205 if you have a ton of snow.) They're on for a 2nd season. The rears have -no- tread but my fronts have plenty of life left. For the record; the center caps were grabbed at purchase time from tirerack. As a final note, with sidewalls this high, and rims at 17" I've had no issues with bending, this is driving over terrible rural roads and terrible NYC roads at 'aggressive' speed.

12-08-2012, 07:10 PM	#20
Kernel Kurtz Second Lieutenant Drives: '11 e90 335xi SE 6mt Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 290 iTrader: (0)	I also have 17" Motegis and Sottozeros and was looking for center caps. Glad I found this thread. Will try the part # is 36 13 6 783 536

12-09-2012, 11:23 PM	#21
uniter Black on Black on Black. Drives: 335i/6mt Sport,Nav,Prem. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Hope, PA Posts: 364 iTrader: (1)	LOL Am I gonna get bumped every winter __________________ LEMANS BLUE M-TECH E92->PROCEDE REV3::ETS 7" FMIC::RACELAND DPS::WAVETRAC DIFF::DEFIV DIFF LOCKDOWN::DEFIV OCC::DEFIV INTAKE::RB PCV

12-23-2012, 10:03 AM	#22
boogysbmw I love my X3 Drives: 2013 BMW X3 28i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 113 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW X3 28i [0.00]	I just ordered a set for my 2013 X3 mounted on some 245/50/18R Blizzaks WS70. Will have carbon fiber center cap to flow with the black rim __________________ 2013 X3 28i Alpine White/ Black Nevada Leather/premium pkg/convenience/sport/DHP/Cold weather 1/Premium sound/Parking sensors/Alpine PDX-M12 AMP powering one Alpine SWR 12D4

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