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      08-06-2011, 10:07 PM   #1
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Looking for wheel help

Hey guys Im new here and also new to the BMW seen. I recently purchased a 06 325xi and cant stand the the wheels. I'm looking at the 19" Miro 111s and was wondering what kind of off set and rim width I should go with. I know I have to go square due to the AWD.

As far as the tire pressure sensors, can I use the ones in my OEM wheels?

Sorry for the noob questions and thanks in advance for your help.
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look for offsets in the 30-40 range and you will be fine... rim widths in the 8-9 range
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look for offsets in the 30-40 range and you will be fine... rim widths in the 8-9 range
Thanks man, I was looking at 8.5s but wasn't sure what offset or if 8.5 would be wide enough.
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If you have an 06 model it uses FTM rather than tpms. FTM uses data off wheel speed to determine if the pressure goes to low, so you dont need to worry about buying tpms. As for the square setup you can go staggard setup as i am AWD and have a staggard setup with no problems
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Thanks man, I was looking at 8.5s but wasn't sure what offset or if 8.5 would be wide enough.
8.5 would be plenty wide if you're running a square set-up.. personally I run stagg but there are plenty of benefits for running square (neutral handling, rotating)

What you should be looking for with a 8.5 wheel is an offset in the mid 30's like 34 or 35 and you will be perfect.

The Miro 111's come in an offset of 35 in a 8.5" rim so if you just get four of those.. you'd be looking to wrap them in a 235 tire for a good fitment
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ive heard that the Miro's bent and or crack easy, or easier then a lot of other brands, i dont have any experience with them though. maybe someone with some past experience or wheel expert can chime in...just wanted to give you a heads up from what ive heard, maybe do some more research on them
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If you have an 06 model it uses FTM rather than tpms. FTM uses data off wheel speed to determine if the pressure goes to low, so you dont need to worry about buying tpms. As for the square setup you can go staggard setup as i am AWD and have a staggard setup with no problems
Thanks alot! I didnt know that about the 06, Mind sharing the sizes?
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8.5 would be plenty wide if you're running a square set-up.. personally I run stagg but there are plenty of benefits for running square (neutral handling, rotating)

What you should be looking for with a 8.5 wheel is an offset in the mid 30's like 34 or 35 and you will be perfect.

The Miro 111's come in an offset of 35 in a 8.5" rim so if you just get four of those.. you'd be looking to wrap them in a 235 tire for a good fitment
Thanks again for your help. I see alot of guys talking about wheel spacers, would they be needed do to the square setup?
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Thanks again for your help. I see alot of guys talking about wheel spacers, would they be needed do to the square setup?
Personally I would steer clear of wheel spacers. It is better to stick to offsets that work.
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Take a look in the wheel and tire area. You will find plenty of info
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Personally I would steer clear of wheel spacers. It is better to stick to offsets that work.
I was hoping to hear this. Your help is much appreciated! Have a great day.
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Take a look in the wheel and tire area. You will find plenty of info
Will do, thanks!
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ive heard that the Miro's bent and or crack easy, or easier then a lot of other brands, i dont have any experience with them though. maybe someone with some past experience or wheel expert can chime in...just wanted to give you a heads up from what ive heard, maybe do some more research on them
I've tried a bunch of searchs and came back with nothing about them bending easy. One guy was very upset with the quality of the finish. I guess when buying cheaper wheels that is expected. Thanks for the heads up.
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