2012 335i Coupe E92 Wheel Fitment Question...

surfcity335i · 05-09-2013, 09:57 PM

I am considering putting the Avant Garde M368 wheels on my 2012 335i Coupe and I am wondering about fitment. The wheels come in 19 x 8.5 and 19 x 9.5 and the stock size of my present wheels is 19 x 8 and 19 x 9. Does this present any problems if I use my existing tires (they're only 1200 miles old) on the new wheels? Do I risk not having any sidewall protection for the wheels since I am stretching them just a tad by going to the wider wheels? We're talking only .5" here.

M368-Dolphin-Gray-440 by rzgkane, on Flickr

surfcity335i · 05-09-2013, 11:59 PM

And further, are cast aluminum wheels a viable option for these cars or are they too weak to withstand the rigors of everyday use without bending/cracking? Should I pay the premium for forged wheels?

reprod · 05-10-2013, 08:19 AM

Are these low-pressure cast or gravity cast?

Low-pressure cast wheels are generally stronger than gravity cast.

mblaucoupe135 · 05-10-2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by surfcity335i

I am considering putting the Avant Garde M368 wheels on my 2012 335i Coupe and I am wondering about fitment. The wheels come in 19 x 8.5 and 19 x 9.5 and the stock size of my present wheels is 19 x 8 and 19 x 9. Does this present any problems if I use my existing tires (they're only 1200 miles old) on the new wheels? Do I risk not having any sidewall protection for the wheels since I am stretching them just a tad by going to the wider wheels? We're talking only .5" here.

M368-Dolphin-Gray-440 by rzgkane, on Flickr

what size are your tires?

AzureHaze · 05-10-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by reprod

Are these low-pressure cast or gravity cast?

Low-pressure cast wheels are generally stronger than gravity cast.

Pretty sure all Avante Garde wheels are low-pressure cast.

surfcity335i · 05-10-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mblaucoupe135

what size are your tires?

F - 225 35 19
R - 255 30 19

mblaucoupe135 · 05-13-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by surfcity335i

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Originally Posted by mblaucoupe135

what size are your tires?

F - 225 35 19
R - 255 30 19

I think you should be fine, but it depends on the offset of the wheels too

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