Size question for Gary - winter

ceb · 08-28-2009, 10:26 AM

Gary - yep, it is ceb from Audiworld - I've bailed from VAG - will a 16" wheel fit an '09 335ix? If so, which Tirerack wheels will fit (preferably without spacers)

I'd much rather run a narrower, taller sidewall for winter.

Thanks

reprod · 08-28-2009, 10:48 AM

16 will be an extremely tight fit because 335 models come with bigger front/rear brakes so you will have clearance issues. My recommendation would be to try to get OEM 17" wheels and fit those with winter tires.

remmib · 08-28-2009, 11:26 AM

No, 16" will NOT fit any 335i, the smallest you can fit is 17".

ceb · 08-28-2009, 11:44 AM

...now to the latter part of my question - which Tirerack 17" wheel will work without spacers/hubcentric rings - I hate those things....

ceb · 08-30-2009, 12:30 PM

...Any thoughts??

Gary@TireRack · 08-31-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ceb

...Any thoughts??

16" doesn't fit for sure, but a handful of 17" will clear that are listed in the 'winter' area of the site here : http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp . Two of the more popular choices are the Sport Edition A7 and Rial Salerno.

Tallest · 08-31-2009, 09:40 AM

you can always go with classified section and pick up a set of used 17in (see my sig). Many people selling those i bet. I have 17in style 161 and am very happy with how they look plus the ride is excellent.

btw, 16s wont fit as others said - brakes are too big. At least 16 in OEM wheels wont' fit, that's a fact.

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ceb NHTSA Nazi 28 Rep 1,983 Posts Drives: 335ix Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	Size question for Gary - winter - '09 335ix Gary - yep, it is ceb from Audiworld - I've bailed from VAG - will a 16" wheel fit an '09 335ix? If so, which Tirerack wheels will fit (preferably without spacers) I'd much rather run a narrower, taller sidewall for winter. Thanks Last edited by ceb; 08-28-2009 at 11:39 AM.. Reason: typo
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reprod Lieutenant Colonel 148 Rep 1,728 Posts Drives: '16 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	16 will be an extremely tight fit because 335 models come with bigger front/rear brakes so you will have clearance issues. My recommendation would be to try to get OEM 17" wheels and fit those with winter tires. __________________ '11 Space Grey E92 335xi M-Sport (KWv1 Coils \| Saddle Brown \| Bamboo) (Returned) '14 Mineral Grey F32 335i M-Sport (Dinan DHP \| LED Lights \| Coral Red \| Hexagonal Aluminum) (Returned) '16 Mineral Grey F80 M3 ZCP
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remmib General 1569 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	No, 16" will NOT fit any 335i, the smallest you can fit is 17". __________________ 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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ceb NHTSA Nazi 28 Rep 1,983 Posts Drives: 335ix Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	Thanks all... ...now to the latter part of my question - which Tirerack 17" wheel will work without spacers/hubcentric rings - I hate those things....
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ceb NHTSA Nazi 28 Rep 1,983 Posts Drives: 335ix Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	...Any thoughts??
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Tallest Major General 1310 Rep 6,311 Posts Drives: 911 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweden iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 911 [10.00]	you can always go with classified section and pick up a set of used 17in (see my sig). Many people selling those i bet. I have 17in style 161 and am very happy with how they look plus the ride is excellent. btw, 16s wont fit as others said - brakes are too big. At least 16 in OEM wheels wont' fit, that's a fact. __________________ 997.2 F30.F11.E86.E90.E90.E36
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