non stock 16?

Dani · 11-22-2006, 09:53 AM

my car was hit and three of the four wheels have to be replaced anyway so an upgrade would not be very expensive. any standard size 16 wheels that are better than stock that people would recommend? I know most people go bigger but I don't want to pay for new tires, I am just doing upgrades that are nearly free since my car has to be fixed anyway and I only have to pay the difference.

gos · 11-22-2006, 10:07 AM

personally I like the stock wheels... I wouldn't put your own money into the car because of the accident

KL2DC · 11-22-2006, 10:28 AM

see what the cost difference for 161s or 159s....162s are too much of a difference I think.

Dani · 11-22-2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

see what the cost difference for 161s or 159s....162s are too much of a difference I think.

aren't those 17"? I was looking to keep the same tires since they only need to replace 1 so I need 16".

KL2DC · 11-22-2006, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dani

aren't those 17"? I was looking to keep the same tires since they only need to replace 1 so I need 16".

are you sure our tires are alright? You better have them check again...

well if you're thinking of 16" OEMs, trust me the 156s are better looking than the 155 and the 154

Dani · 11-22-2006, 11:33 AM

one is flat for sure from the initial estimate, if they have to replace 3 or more I'll definitly go for 17" otherwise I'm sticking to 16"

KL2DC · 11-22-2006, 11:35 AM

when it comes to tires, better safe than sorry. Have them check the tires out thoroughly. Do you have tire/wheel insurance as well?

txusa03 · 11-22-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dani

one is flat for sure from the initial estimate, if they have to replace 3 or more I'll definitly go for 17" otherwise I'm sticking to 16"

Next time you get a chance to see your car before they fix it, take a sharp object and puncture the other 3 tires

Dani · 11-22-2006, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by txusa03

Next time you get a chance to see your car before they fix it, take a sharp object and puncture the other 3 tires

lol, I like that plan.

Dani · 11-22-2006, 11:46 AM

btw - could people post picks of suggestions and somewhere I can check prices? I am so tired of searching for stuff...

06330i · 11-22-2006, 11:59 AM

sorry to hear bout your car

ill look around for some good sites, try ebay also.

Master Deep · 11-22-2006, 12:19 PM

http://www.bmwwheels.com

Try that site out.

gos · 11-22-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dani

one is flat for sure from the initial estimate, if they have to replace 3 or more I'll definitly go for 17" otherwise I'm sticking to 16"

You should talk to your insurance agent and tell them you don't feel safe given the damage to the car and the wheels, running on the same tires with possible hidden damage means you could sue them.

As to finding BMW wheels, I like this site:

http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/

It's not english, but the menus and searching are pretty obvious.

--gos

gos · 11-22-2006, 04:31 PM

btw, my fav's are the style 50 in a 16x7 (which matches your original size) ... no idea where you'd actually buy them though

MINNOW · 11-26-2006, 08:57 PM

There seems to be very few aftermarket 16's for the E90 - Tire Rack lists only 5 wheels and none of them look all that attractive.
You might want to check them out or Discount Tire's offerings, but there may not be many.
May be a better plan to buy used 156's in the Marketplace here.

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Dani Major 51 Rep 1,022 Posts Drives: 2006 325I Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	one is flat for sure from the initial estimate, if they have to replace 3 or more I'll definitly go for 17" otherwise I'm sticking to 16" __________________ Dani yes thats me in my avatar DC Metro, 2006 325i SG
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Dani Major 51 Rep 1,022 Posts Drives: 2006 325I Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	btw - could people post picks of suggestions and somewhere I can check prices? I am so tired of searching for stuff... __________________ Dani yes thats me in my avatar DC Metro, 2006 325i SG
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06330i fresher den you 34 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 2004 x3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: the shores, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90, 330i [0.00]	sorry to hear bout your car ill look around for some good sites, try ebay also. __________________ 2004 x3, blue water metallic, sports pack, panoramic moonroof, xenon, hi-fi radio.
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gos Captain 27 Rep 959 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	btw, my fav's are the style 50 in a 16x7 (which matches your original size) ... no idea where you'd actually buy them though __________________ -- 330xi SG/Terra/Burl -- ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, CA, Sirius, PDC
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MINNOW Current E90 Fetishist 4 Rep 246 Posts Drives: '07 323i / '04 MINI Cooper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta iTrader: (0)	There seems to be very few aftermarket 16's for the E90 - Tire Rack lists only 5 wheels and none of them look all that attractive. You might want to check them out or Discount Tire's offerings, but there may not be many. May be a better plan to buy used 156's in the Marketplace here.
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