question about swapping wheels, help. - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

BM2006i · 02-16-2006, 01:02 AM

I have a 330i 2006 with Sport package wheels 18" (style 162)... I want a set of winter tires therefore I am planning to get a set of new wheels and tires. I like the OEM 17" (style 161) with winter tires and I'm planning to order them from BMWWHEELS.com. MY question is::::
will they fit and bolt right on to my car? without using spacer or anything?

thanks

02-16-2006, 10:22 AM

they will fit with no problem.. same offsets as the 18's.. but the rear can use a spacer for more of an aggressive look. I have those as my stock wheels and if i plan on putting them back on im leaving my 15mm spacer in the rear

KL2DC · 02-16-2006, 10:38 AM

Would the front placements 17" 161s fit on a base 325i...not looking for a staggered set-up or spacers...(sorry if this Q has been discussed)

02-16-2006, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Would the front placements 17" 161s fit on a base 325i...not looking for a staggered set-up or spacers...(sorry if this Q has been discussed)

YES it will fit fine.. you want to put 17x8 all around? cause the rear is 8.5 wide

KL2DC · 02-16-2006, 11:20 AM

Thanks DTDREW...upgraded rims are in my immediate list of Mods ... skipped out on the ZSP when ordering due to performance tires and sports suspension (streets in DC are rough) ... but realized that aesthetically the standard 16" 156s just don't complete the car and since all-season RFTs don't come in 18" fitment yet, 17" rims it'll have to be. Aside from the 161s, thinking 159s and 17" ASA AR1 (silvers) make for a cost-effective non-OEM choice.

02-16-2006, 12:13 PM

go with 18" ... 17's are to small

BM2006i · 02-16-2006, 12:22 PM

DTDREW: so you'r saying that the 161s will fit with no mods. therefore the SPACER you mentioned is an OPTIONAL step right?...am i getting this correctly?

02-16-2006, 12:22 PM

yes the 161's are made for our cars.

KL2DC · 02-16-2006, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DTDREW

go with 18" ... 17's are to small

Would love to, but need all-season tires (no space for winter wheel set up) and they are not available in 18" quite yet (at lest according to TR)

... besides am thinking about adequate sidewall to cushion the cratered streets of DC...car will be a daily driver/commuter.

02-16-2006, 01:43 PM

go with the 161's..but for bettter looks andhandling add rear spacers. Those 161's are so tucked in. spacers will run u 100 bucks. slap em on and your good to go

BM2006i · 02-16-2006, 11:59 PM

DTDREW, do you mean that the 161s(rear) are so tucked in when you install them onto a 330i?...Does it look that tucked in on a 2006 325i SP?

thanks

02-17-2006, 12:42 AM

ITS THE SAME CAR...its going to look the same..tuckeddddddd

tucked and untucked

ALPINE6SPD · 02-20-2006, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DTDREW

ITS THE SAME CAR...its going to look the same..tuckeddddddd

tucked and untucked

tucked plus BLING

02-16-2006, 01:02 AM	#1
BM2006i Private First Class Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 187 iTrader: (0)	question about swapping wheels, help. I have a 330i 2006 with Sport package wheels 18" (style 162)... I want a set of winter tires therefore I am planning to get a set of new wheels and tires. I like the OEM 17" (style 161) with winter tires and I'm planning to order them from BMWWHEELS.com. MY question is:::: will they fit and bolt right on to my car? without using spacer or anything? thanks

02-16-2006, 10:38 AM	#3
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02-16-2006, 11:20 AM	#5
KL2DC Your Moderately Moderate Moderator Drives: E90 325i, W211 E350, W210 E55 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro Posts: 17,609 iTrader: (22) View KL2DC's Garage	Thanks DTDREW...upgraded rims are in my immediate list of Mods ... skipped out on the ZSP when ordering due to performance tires and sports suspension (streets in DC are rough) ... but realized that aesthetically the standard 16" 156s just don't complete the car and since all-season RFTs don't come in 18" fitment yet, 17" rims it'll have to be. Aside from the 161s, thinking 159s and 17" ASA AR1 (silvers) make for a cost-effective non-OEM choice. __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call! BMW CCA Member # 364222 Join the club...

02-17-2006, 12:42 AM	#12
DTDREW Guest Drives: Posts: n/a View DTDREW's Garage	ITS THE SAME CAR...its going to look the same..tuckeddddddd tucked and untucked Attached Images

02-16-2006, 10:22 AM	#2
DTDREW Guest Drives: Posts: n/a View DTDREW's Garage	they will fit with no problem.. same offsets as the 18's.. but the rear can use a spacer for more of an aggressive look. I have those as my stock wheels and if i plan on putting them back on im leaving my 15mm spacer in the rear

02-16-2006, 12:13 PM	#6
DTDREW Guest Drives: Posts: n/a View DTDREW's Garage	go with 18" ... 17's are to small

02-16-2006, 12:22 PM	#7
BM2006i Private First Class Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 187 iTrader: (0)	DTDREW: so you'r saying that the 161s will fit with no mods. therefore the SPACER you mentioned is an OPTIONAL step right?...am i getting this correctly?

02-16-2006, 01:43 PM	#10
DTDREW Guest Drives: Posts: n/a View DTDREW's Garage	go with the 161's..but for bettter looks andhandling add rear spacers. Those 161's are so tucked in. spacers will run u 100 bucks. slap em on and your good to go

02-16-2006, 11:59 PM	#11
BM2006i Private First Class Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 187 iTrader: (0)	DTDREW, do you mean that the 161s(rear) are so tucked in when you install them onto a 330i?...Does it look that tucked in on a 2006 325i SP? thanks