Alloy Wheel Rims stick out from tires...

BMW to BMW · 07-31-2006, 07:12 AM

Hi, I have BMW Style 159 wheels on my car. The rims project out slightly from the tires all around...is this normal, or have the wheels not been fitted properly???

Thanks

canucklion · 07-31-2006, 07:32 AM

a picture of what you're talking about would be nice, your perceived level of 'sticking out' might be differnt from others. So let's see a pic

BMW to BMW · 08-24-2006, 07:08 AM

Hi, sorry it has been a so long, needed to get a digital camera as my last one broke!!

The first three are pics of the BMW wheels, the last of my Jag for comparison:

I would appreciate your advice!

Thanks

txusa03 · 08-24-2006, 07:22 AM

har to tell, are those continental tires on the bmw rim oem tire for bmw or did you buy the rim and tires from another member? If they are oem, they should be ok.

BMW to BMW · 08-24-2006, 08:00 AM

They are OEM...car is about a month old!!!

thekewl1 · 08-24-2006, 03:20 PM

that's normal...the tires are stretched over the wheels to give it that look. my 162's have the same look.

txusa03 · 08-25-2006, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by thekewl1

that's normal...the tires are stretched over the wheels to give it that look. my 162's have the same look.

he is saying the tires are not streching out far enough and he was concerned. Anyway, if it is oem, then it should be good. If you want piece of mind, drive out to dealer and look at the other cars with the same tire as your and you will see they are all like that. peace!

ALPINE6SPD · 08-25-2006, 10:45 AM

its oem and its fine

Hunter399 · 08-25-2006, 11:20 AM

Just be careful of curb rash

BMW to BMW · 08-26-2006, 11:33 AM

thanks guys

froman · 08-26-2006, 11:33 PM

I wish I had your Conti runflats instead of my shitty Bridgestones!

purity · 08-29-2006, 01:26 PM

I think that means,the next time you replace your worn out tyre,you can and should get wider tyres for better look and fit plus better handling.

But I am not sure whether the RFT size is available... for slightly bigger tyre then your current OEM tyre.

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BMW to BMW Private 4 Rep 61 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2006 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Alloy Wheel Rims stick out from tires... Hi, I have BMW Style 159 wheels on my car. The rims project out slightly from the tires all around...is this normal, or have the wheels not been fitted properly??? Thanks
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	a picture of what you're talking about would be nice, your perceived level of 'sticking out' might be differnt from others. So let's see a pic __________________
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BMW to BMW Private 4 Rep 61 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2006 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Hi, sorry it has been a so long, needed to get a digital camera as my last one broke!! The first three are pics of the BMW wheels, the last of my Jag for comparison: I would appreciate your advice! Thanks Attached Images
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txusa03 Major General 550 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	har to tell, are those continental tires on the bmw rim oem tire for bmw or did you buy the rim and tires from another member? If they are oem, they should be ok.
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BMW to BMW Private 4 Rep 61 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2006 Location: London iTrader: (0)	They are OEM...car is about a month old!!!
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purity Private First Class 11 Rep 125 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I think that means,the next time you replace your worn out tyre,you can and should get wider tyres for better look and fit plus better handling. But I am not sure whether the RFT size is available... for slightly bigger tyre then your current OEM tyre.
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