16" Snow Tires on a '06 330xi?

DB330xi · 11-21-2008, 04:09 PM

It snow season so I'm looking to buy some snow tires for my '06 330xi, it has 18" wheel package if that makes a difference. I would like to put some 16" wheels on it but from what I've heard it's not possible because of the brake size. Can anyone confirm/deny this?

hope335i · 11-21-2008, 04:17 PM

minimun 17" check tire rack

ragingclue · 11-21-2008, 04:37 PM

I would think you'd have brake clearance issues.

Staszek · 11-21-2008, 05:00 PM

16's will not clear the brakes on a 330

david @ eas · 11-21-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Staszek

16's will not clear the brakes on a 330

17"s or bigger

DB330xi · 11-21-2008, 10:19 PM

Thanks for the help.

Deda · 11-22-2008, 06:42 AM

16 is too small..go 17+

ejheverest · 11-22-2008, 09:36 AM

even for 17" rims, make sure offset is correct before purchasing, I bought a used set of sport edition rims/blizzak w-50's off this website and didn't think I would have any issues with brake clearance. Previous owner drives a 328, and they fit his car and also fit on an E46 M3. It sucks having to resell a winter setup that you didn't even get to use. The guys at tirerack.com will answer any questions about a certain rim fitting on your 330xi.

Staszek · 11-22-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ejheverest

even for 17" rims, make sure offset is correct before purchasing, I bought a used set of sport edition rims/blizzak w-50's off this website and didn't think I would have any issues with brake clearance. Previous owner drives a 328, and they fit his car and also fit on an E46 M3. It sucks having to resell a winter setup that you didn't even get to use. The guys at tirerack.com will answer any questions about a certain rim fitting on your 330xi.

You can always buy spacers so the 17's can fit the 330.

nhhiep · 11-22-2008, 02:27 PM

yep. like others said. you need at least 17s

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