Anyone own 156s and 162s?

BMRAMA · 01-01-2006, 09:33 PM

I have a 330i with ZSP, and I'm looking to purchase a set of tires for use from November to March.

Does anyone switch between the 156s and 162s? Any modifications necessary or is it just plug and play?

Better ideas for a winter wheel/tire combo? Thanks :-)

JSpira · 01-01-2006, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BMRAMA

I have a 330i with ZSP, and I'm looking to purchase a set of tires for use from November to March.

Does anyone switch between the 156s and 162s? Any modifications necessary or is it just plug and play?

Better ideas for a winter wheel/tire combo? Thanks :-)

Aren´t Styling 156s 16"?

BMRAMA · 01-01-2006, 11:42 PM

156's are 16". My car is currently fitted with 18" 162s.

JSpira · 01-01-2006, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BMRAMA

156's are 16". My car is currently fitted with 18" 162s.

Yes, I knew that. But I thought it would be clear by my pointing out that the Styling 156 wheels are 16" that they cannot be fitted to a 330i or 330xi.

I have 162s also. I am trying to figure out which 17" wheels I like since we cannot use 16".

enricob · 01-02-2006, 07:44 AM

if you want i sell my 156 because i've bought 162 wheels. the 156s can be fitted in your 330 simply ... plug and play!

jmatero · 01-02-2006, 08:29 AM

Why can't 16" wheels be fitted to the 330i/330xi? Anything that fits the 325i/325xi will fit a 330i/330xi. In fact, the taller/thinner the rubber, the better in the winter.

Fastfred92 · 01-02-2006, 08:33 AM

Brakes are too large on 330's for 16" wheels.. 17's should be fine.

BMW786 · 01-02-2006, 10:53 AM

uh, the brakes are smaller on the 325i so if people can put 18" 162's on the 325 why can't 330i owners put on 16" wheels? jmatero is right - People have done this already.

BMRAMA, I am selling my 16" 156's here if you are interested:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10182

BMRAMA · 01-02-2006, 01:58 PM

I think what they're trying to say is that the 13" discs are too large to have a 16" tire mounted over them. So its not a matter of stopping the car, but rather having the rims fit.

Oh well. Guess I need to find some 159's then.

CnoteMD · 01-02-2006, 04:43 PM

Last time I was at my dealer they gave me a quote of almost $2200 for a set of Style 158 wheels with Runflat winter tires (225-45-17)

I went with a set from Tire Rack and paid about half that price (shipping included). Now that I am seeing a lot of 330xi's driving around, I must admit that the 159 would make a nice, thought somewhat expensive, winter wheel.

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BMRAMA Private 2 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2006 e90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Debadged e90 [0.00]	156's are 16". My car is currently fitted with 18" 162s. __________________ Mystiic Blue 330i ZPP, ZSP, CA, PDC, Sun Shade.
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enricob First Lieutenant 21 Rep 339 Posts Drives: Bmw M3 e92 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	if you want i sell my 156 because i've bought 162 wheels. the 156s can be fitted in your 330 simply ... plug and play!
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