Thinking about upgrading to Type 162 wheels?

gpayne · 02-19-2008, 08:26 PM

I have a 2006 325xi with type 156 wheels. I ve come to realize that I hate the 156. I want the 18" type 162 wheels. Will these fit on my car? Will they rub at all? Are all seaon tires available for these wheels? NEED HELP

Saintor · 02-19-2008, 08:29 PM

I just installed replicas on my white E90. Lowered the suspension. AWE-SOME.

Almost identical

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200Duece · 02-19-2008, 08:37 PM

The wheels are made for your E90, they will fit. Goto any wheel and tire website and look for an all season tire combo that will fit your car. You may even what to put 4 front tires on the car so you can rotate them. You can find the tire sizes on this site. I think they r 225/40/18 F and 255/35/18 R

gpayne · 02-19-2008, 09:25 PM

Do I need to have a sports suspension for these wheels? My main goal is to not compromise the ride quality I have now with my 16". I know it will be a rougher ride with the 18" but Im just trying to find a middle ground between looks and ride quality.

ubern00b · 02-19-2008, 09:49 PM

if you get 162's without RFT, it will probably feel better than the 156. i just went from 156 to 189 and i LOVE it.

200Duece · 02-19-2008, 09:55 PM

No you do not require Sport Pkg or sports suspension. You have the right idea for the result you are looking for.

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gpayne New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2006 325XI Titanium Silver Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA iTrader: (0)	Thinking about upgrading to Type 162 wheels? I have a 2006 325xi with type 156 wheels. I ve come to realize that I hate the 156. I want the 18" type 162 wheels. Will these fit on my car? Will they rub at all? Are all seaon tires available for these wheels? NEED HELP
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Saintor Banned 79 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MTL, Canada iTrader: (1)	I just installed replicas on my white E90. Lowered the suspension. AWE-SOME. Almost identical [/img]
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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	The wheels are made for your E90, they will fit. Goto any wheel and tire website and look for an all season tire combo that will fit your car. You may even what to put 4 front tires on the car so you can rotate them. You can find the tire sizes on this site. I think they r 225/40/18 F and 255/35/18 R
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gpayne New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2006 325XI Titanium Silver Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA iTrader: (0)	Compromise ride quality Do I need to have a sports suspension for these wheels? My main goal is to not compromise the ride quality I have now with my 16". I know it will be a rougher ride with the 18" but Im just trying to find a middle ground between looks and ride quality.
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ubern00b First Lieutenant 5 Rep 370 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: tn iTrader: (1)	if you get 162's without RFT, it will probably feel better than the 156. i just went from 156 to 189 and i LOVE it.
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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	No you do not require Sport Pkg or sports suspension. You have the right idea for the result you are looking for.
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