Need Help regarding changing out the OEM Tires/Wheels

ajaks · 06-08-2010, 12:45 PM

Hello all,

I bought a 2010 328i recently which came with 16" wheels. I am looking to get rid of those and replace them with 18" VMR VB3 (CSL style) wheels and possibly Hancook or Continental 225/40 tires. Question I have (probably a very noobie one so please excuse) is where do I go to get this wheels/tires installed professionally,will BMW do this for you? Does the service with BMW get affected due to this change? I am planning to re-use the TPMS from the OEM wheels.

Oh yeah, also any idea as to where I could get a good deal for the 18" (8.5) VB3's in Hyper Black or Matte Black. Can anyone with those wheels post their pics? much appreciate it.

Thank you.

Bartman619 · 06-08-2010, 01:00 PM

If you go to the dealer, they will only sell you the runflats that came with the car originally, so the warranty will not be affected. my advise, go to a reputable tire/wheel store and purchase the combo you want, keep the original wheels and tires, buy a jack, and put the original wheels on when you take your car into service.

lucas.kent · 06-08-2010, 06:50 PM

You can pretty much go to any reputable tire place in your area. I'd suggest looking at Google maps and reading some of the reviews. TireRack also has recommended installers that can be found with a zip code search. As far as the service, no it won't void your warranty or anything if you don't go to a BMW dealer.

On your question about where to buy the wheels, you should check the vendors for sale section in this forum; there are several vendors and have hundreds of wheels...

Javier · 06-08-2010, 09:11 PM

you can buy them from www.velocitymotoring.com directly and just have them installed at any local tire shop. even autozone will do it for you

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ajaks New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW 328i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Goleta iTrader: (0)	Need Help regarding changing out the OEM Tires/Wheels Hello all, I bought a 2010 328i recently which came with 16" wheels. I am looking to get rid of those and replace them with 18" VMR VB3 (CSL style) wheels and possibly Hancook or Continental 225/40 tires. Question I have (probably a very noobie one so please excuse) is where do I go to get this wheels/tires installed professionally,will BMW do this for you? Does the service with BMW get affected due to this change? I am planning to re-use the TPMS from the OEM wheels. Oh yeah, also any idea as to where I could get a good deal for the 18" (8.5) VB3's in Hyper Black or Matte Black. Can anyone with those wheels post their pics? much appreciate it. Thank you. Last edited by ajaks; 06-08-2010 at 01:21 PM.. Reason: additional notes
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Bartman619 Captain 25 Rep 701 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SDCA iTrader: (2)	If you go to the dealer, they will only sell you the runflats that came with the car originally, so the warranty will not be affected. my advise, go to a reputable tire/wheel store and purchase the combo you want, keep the original wheels and tires, buy a jack, and put the original wheels on when you take your car into service.
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lucas.kent Major 143 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	You can pretty much go to any reputable tire place in your area. I'd suggest looking at Google maps and reading some of the reviews. TireRack also has recommended installers that can be found with a zip code search. As far as the service, no it won't void your warranty or anything if you don't go to a BMW dealer. On your question about where to buy the wheels, you should check the vendors for sale section in this forum; there are several vendors and have hundreds of wheels...
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Javier Major 80 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	you can buy them from www.velocitymotoring.com directly and just have them installed at any local tire shop. even autozone will do it for you __________________ 2007 328i Crimson Red SOLD 2010 335i MSport AW E92
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