NEW Wheel and Tire Suggestions

bank3r · 04-28-2008, 10:40 PM

Hey all! I am currently looking to replace my 16" on my 2006 325i Sedan.

I am looking at the Beyern Mesh 18"-19"

I am wondering what are your all suggestions on which would be better the fit between.

1. 18" x 8.5 ---- 18" x 9.5
2. 19" x 8.5 ---- 19" x 9.5

What will my tire size be with those configuration and what is a good tire for summer and rain weather?

The 18 on 335i looks pretty big, so I am not sure if 19" will be too big. My car is Silver Metallic, and I really like hyper silver but I guess they don't have it. So which be be the best color to go with. Chrome, Silver or Black?

Please let me know. And thank you for all of your help!!!

SilverBullet · 04-28-2008, 10:44 PM

3. 20" x 8.5"...............20" x 10"

zamboni · 04-29-2008, 01:05 AM

If you don't have sport package I would stay with 18 for now unless you are planning to drop the suspension otherwise the gap is too big.

clark192 · 04-29-2008, 03:42 AM

I'd like to point out something rather obvious, and what will imply. The larger the wheel, the smaller the amount of tire to absorb bumps and ruts in the road. Also, the larger the width of the rim and tire, the more likely it is you will experience tramlining.

Before you go ahead and purchase the wheels, what are your road conditions like? If the roads in your area are bumpy, broken, and full of potholes (mine are) then forget about anything larger than 18" and be prepared to drive much more slowly over them. My dad has 18s on his 5 series, and we have had to replace 3 of them because of bad roads and potholes coupled with poor driving :-)

hellrotm · 04-29-2008, 04:06 AM

CSL's all the way.

remmib · 04-29-2008, 05:29 AM

If you go with 18s, use 235/40/18 and 265/35/18 ties. If you go with 19s, use 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 tires.

04-28-2008, 10:40 PM	#1
bank3r Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	NEW Wheel and Tire Suggestions Hey all! I am currently looking to replace my 16" on my 2006 325i Sedan. I am looking at the Beyern Mesh 18"-19" I am wondering what are your all suggestions on which would be better the fit between. 1. 18" x 8.5 ---- 18" x 9.5 2. 19" x 8.5 ---- 19" x 9.5 What will my tire size be with those configuration and what is a good tire for summer and rain weather? The 18 on 335i looks pretty big, so I am not sure if 19" will be too big. My car is Silver Metallic, and I really like hyper silver but I guess they don't have it. So which be be the best color to go with. Chrome, Silver or Black? Please let me know. And thank you for all of your help!!!
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clark192 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 2006 325i (EU) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bahrain iTrader: (0)	I'd like to point out something rather obvious, and what will imply. The larger the wheel, the smaller the amount of tire to absorb bumps and ruts in the road. Also, the larger the width of the rim and tire, the more likely it is you will experience tramlining. Before you go ahead and purchase the wheels, what are your road conditions like? If the roads in your area are bumpy, broken, and full of potholes (mine are) then forget about anything larger than 18" and be prepared to drive much more slowly over them. My dad has 18s on his 5 series, and we have had to replace 3 of them because of bad roads and potholes coupled with poor driving :-)
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hellrotm Banned 4143 Rep 6,926 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ...Location...Location iTrader: (0)	CSL's all the way.
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remmib General 1568 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	If you go with 18s, use 235/40/18 and 265/35/18 ties. If you go with 19s, use 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 tires. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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