No other winter rims will fit my e90?

Hawkshaw · 11-06-2006, 01:55 PM

My dealer says that no other rims except those specifically designed for BMW will fit my e90 - is that right?

Specifically, I have a set of winter tires and rims (just plain black steel winter rims, 5-bolt) from a previous vehicle and my dealer says they won't fit, gotta buy new ones. Just want to confirm with the knowledge base that is E90post.com before I trust the dealer.

Thanks!

gos · 11-06-2006, 02:09 PM

On the 330i you have larger brake rotors, so 16" wheels won't clear the brake calipers. That necessitates 17" wheels, and some of those are very tight. The tirerack.com recommended packages will all do fine though.

Other than that, you can buy any wheel you want with the same bolt pattern (120x5) and a reasonable offset. There are all sorts of offsets and bolt patterns, so checking an online source to make sure they'll fit is a good idea.

I bought the tirerack.com package (ASA JH3 + Dunlop WinterSport M3 DSST) for $1168 and am very happy with it. I've driven it on sheet ice already with a dusting of snow, and grip was pretty good. Had no problem starting and stopping and the DSC light didn't go on. Have yet to drive in deep snow yet, as I had to work and couldn't ski during the last big snowfall.

--gos

Jaws · 11-06-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkshaw

My dealer says that no other rims except those specifically designed for BMW will fit my e90 - is that right?

Specifically, I have a set of winter tires and rims (just plain black steel winter rims, 5-bolt) from a previous vehicle and my dealer says they won't fit, gotta buy new ones. Just want to confirm with the knowledge base that is E90post.com before I trust the dealer.

Thanks!

Your dealer is a liar.:mad:

Gary@TireRack · 11-06-2006, 04:47 PM

I don't know of any black steel wheels that will fit over the brakes on this car. Even though the dealers explaination is misleading (they don't have to be BMW OE wheels to fit) he is right in this case that the wheels you have in all likelihood will not fit.

You can view some of the wheels we carry that fit , like that ASA JH3, at

http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp

Hunter399 · 11-06-2006, 04:50 PM

Gary, please send me a PM

I have a question

Thanks

Hawkshaw · 11-06-2006, 06:04 PM

Thanks Gary,

I'll wait to hear what my dealer says about packages and prices. If I don't like what they say, I'll start shopping online.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

I don't know of any black steel wheels that will fit over the brakes on this car. Even though the dealers explaination is misleading (they don't have to be BMW OE wheels to fit) he is right in this case that the wheels you have in all likelihood will not fit.

You can view some of the wheels we carry that fit , like that ASA JH3, at

http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp

Jaws · 11-06-2006, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawkshaw

Thanks Gary,

I'll wait to hear what my dealer says about packages and prices. If I don't like what they say, I'll start shopping online.

I guarantee that you will pay close to 2x from the dealer what you will pay elsewhere. I have purchased from Tire Rack before with good results (just ordered Dunlop M3s last week), but if you prefer to not go Stateside, check out 1010tires.com or tiretrends.com, both out of Vancouver. Good luck.

Hawkshaw · 11-07-2006, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaws

I guarantee that you will pay close to 2x from the dealer what you will pay elsewhere. I have purchased from Tire Rack before with good results (just ordered Dunlop M3s last week), but if you prefer to not go Stateside, check out 1010tires.com or tiretrends.com, both out of Vancouver. Good luck.

Thanks Jaws! I'll wait to hear what the dealer comes back with, but I've already priced a package on tiretrends.com that fits my needs and budget.

dasko · 11-22-2008, 02:49 PM

330i 2006 sports package with premium

1st set of rims did not fit over the rear calipers.
the steels did with plenty of clearance

mine was an e90 series 4 door sedan with the big 18" rims from teh factory.

steel part number # x40856, they say bmw 5x120 17x7.5, made in switzerland, silver in colour with about 20 circular holes around the circumference of the rim.

gd

oh, my tires that on this are snow tires 225/45r17
gd

GregL · 11-22-2008, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dasko

330i 2006 sports package with premium

1st set of rims did not fit over the rear calipers.
the steels did with plenty of clearance

mine was an e90 series 4 door sedan with the big 18" rims from teh factory.

steel part number # x40856, they say bmw 5x120 17x7.5, made in switzerland, silver in colour with about 20 circular holes around the circumference of the rim.

gd

oh, my tires that on this are snow tires 225/45r17
gd

Dasko I see that you're new here and trying to be helpful, but in future please make note of the thread date. This one is over two years old

Gary@TireRack · 11-24-2008, 07:18 AM

I don't do PMs, sorry, but if you'd like to shoot me an email, I'm at Gary@Tirerack.com

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gos Captain 27 Rep 959 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	On the 330i you have larger brake rotors, so 16" wheels won't clear the brake calipers. That necessitates 17" wheels, and some of those are very tight. The tirerack.com recommended packages will all do fine though. Other than that, you can buy any wheel you want with the same bolt pattern (120x5) and a reasonable offset. There are all sorts of offsets and bolt patterns, so checking an online source to make sure they'll fit is a good idea. I bought the tirerack.com package (ASA JH3 + Dunlop WinterSport M3 DSST) for $1168 and am very happy with it. I've driven it on sheet ice already with a dusting of snow, and grip was pretty good. Had no problem starting and stopping and the DSC light didn't go on. Have yet to drive in deep snow yet, as I had to work and couldn't ski during the last big snowfall. --gos __________________ -- 330xi SG/Terra/Burl -- ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, CA, Sirius, PDC
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	I don't know of any black steel wheels that will fit over the brakes on this car. Even though the dealers explaination is misleading (they don't have to be BMW OE wheels to fit) he is right in this case that the wheels you have in all likelihood will not fit. You can view some of the wheels we carry that fit , like that ASA JH3, at http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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Hunter399 Major General 323 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	Gary, please send me a PM I have a question Thanks
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dasko Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2006 330i (sports, prem, cold) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ottawa iTrader: (0)	little late on the reply but here is what i fitted that works 100% on mine 330i 2006 sports package with premium 1st set of rims did not fit over the rear calipers. the steels did with plenty of clearance mine was an e90 series 4 door sedan with the big 18" rims from teh factory. steel part number # x40856, they say bmw 5x120 17x7.5, made in switzerland, silver in colour with about 20 circular holes around the circumference of the rim. gd oh, my tires that on this are snow tires 225/45r17 gd Last edited by dasko; 11-22-2008 at 02:50 PM.. Reason: forgot to add this
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