Picked up wrong tires and rims

Pladi · 08-26-2018, 06:14 PM

I Dont know much about tires hence my noob mistake.

Picked up a set of very good used winter nordics on rims. Offset is 5x120. They are 16 inch steel rims. I tried to fit one and the caliper is hitting the rim.

My question, can i still grab a 16 inch steel rim that would fit and what should i be looking for. Looks like its the rim offset that is wrong.

The tires are 205/55/16 what steel rims do i need. Looks like they were fitted on a jetta. Can i still user these tires ?

My car has 17 inch rims stock. If anyone has any input much appreciated.

FlaPatsFan · 08-26-2018, 06:21 PM

Not 100% sure, but you may be able to run a spacer to push the rim out a bit to clear the calipers. Depends how much clearance you need. Might be worth checking into.

e92_bryan · 08-26-2018, 07:00 PM

5x120 is the bolt pattern not the offset...
Everything has been covered before
Spend an hour or two doing research before you go spend money again

Pladi · 08-26-2018, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e92_bryan

5x120 is the bolt pattern not the offset...
Everything has been covered before
Spend an hour or two doing research before you go spend money again

yes i know thats the bolt pattern and i know thats not my issue. My issue is rim offset.

I need to know if i can still use these tires.. thanks for the input

whyzee125 · 08-27-2018, 12:08 AM

No way to say. For example there are some 17s that will clear 335i's calipers but most will not. Different shapes of the inner barrels account for this variance. You'll have to try and mount them up and see how close they are to working. Spacers may give you the clearance you need.

e92_bryan · 08-27-2018, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Pladi

Offset is 5x120.

But you said...
And again a quick google would be able to tell you if a 16 diamter tire wile fit a 17 inch wheel...
Or elementary school math can tell you they’re no the same number

david in germany · 08-27-2018, 02:43 AM

For your 335i you need a minimum of 17" wheel to clear the caliper on the front of your car. The tire size you need for the et35 offset is 225 45 17.

Pladi · 08-27-2018, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e92_bryan

But you said...
And again a quick google would be able to tell you if a 16 diamter tire wile fit a 17 inch wheel...
Or elementary school math can tell you they’re no the same number

very helpful thank you

Rob09msport · 08-28-2018, 10:28 AM

It is the outside of caliper not the face correct ? If that's the case then you probably are stuck unless it is minor in which case you can clearance the caliper a few mm

Pladi · 08-28-2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob09msport

It is the outside of caliper not the face correct ? If that's the case then you probably are stuck unless it is minor in which case you can clearance the caliper a few mm

Yeah i figured i will be selling those tires and rims. The caliper hits the inside of the rim. The rears fit its just the front that is the issue. Larger caliper.

08-28-2018, 01:35 PM

16s will not work on 335s...not sure why it took so long for someone to reply with this information.

david in germany · 08-28-2018, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FCobra94

16s will not work on 335s...not sure why it took so long for someone to reply with this information.

Quote:

Originally Posted by david in germany

For your 335i you need a minimum of 17" wheel to clear the caliper on the front of your car. The tire size you need for the et35 offset is 225 45 17.

Just saying..

Needbmwpartzz · 08-28-2018, 02:14 PM

Sell them....take loss and get proper fitment is my best advicezz.....GL OP

Pladi · 08-28-2018, 02:19 PM

Actually no losses i will be making money if anything but just a hassle. Thanks guys

08-28-2018, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by david in germany

Just saying..

...yet peeps still talkin about trying spacers

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 08-28-2018, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FCobra94

16s will not work on 335s...not sure why it took so long for someone to reply with this information.

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Pladi Lieutenant Colonel 718 Rep 1,753 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Waterloo, ON Canada iTrader: (0)	Picked up wrong tires and rims I Dont know much about tires hence my noob mistake. Picked up a set of very good used winter nordics on rims. Offset is 5x120. They are 16 inch steel rims. I tried to fit one and the caliper is hitting the rim. My question, can i still grab a 16 inch steel rim that would fit and what should i be looking for. Looks like its the rim offset that is wrong. The tires are 205/55/16 what steel rims do i need. Looks like they were fitted on a jetta. Can i still user these tires ? My car has 17 inch rims stock. If anyone has any input much appreciated.
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FlaPatsFan Major 750 Rep 1,149 Posts Drives: 2011 328i wagon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Not 100% sure, but you may be able to run a spacer to push the rim out a bit to clear the calipers. Depends how much clearance you need. Might be worth checking into.
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e92_bryan First Lieutenant 127 Rep 345 Posts Drives: ‘11 e92 328 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: So cal iTrader: (0)	5x120 is the bolt pattern not the offset... Everything has been covered before Spend an hour or two doing research before you go spend money again
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whyzee125 Brigadier General 1676 Rep 3,641 Posts Drives: Dinan stage 2 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga Tn iTrader: (0)	No way to say. For example there are some 17s that will clear 335i's calipers but most will not. Different shapes of the inner barrels account for this variance. You'll have to try and mount them up and see how close they are to working. Spacers may give you the clearance you need.
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david in germany Lieutenant Colonel 729 Rep 1,815 Posts Drives: 118i, 335i and 328i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mannheim Germany iTrader: (2)	For your 335i you need a minimum of 17" wheel to clear the caliper on the front of your car. The tire size you need for the et35 offset is 225 45 17. __________________ 2009 118i Monaco Blue "Maximillion" 2009 335i Saphire Black M Sport "Leopold" Cobb stage 2 aggressive tune, Mishimoto FMIC, Cobb charge pipe, Cobb catted down pipes, Forge diverter valves, BMS inlets and DCI, Cyba scoops and M Individual Audio retrofit and M3 gauge cluster retrofit. 2011 328i Titan Silver M Sport "Franzel" <--Wife's car
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Rob09msport Lieutenant 128 Rep 489 Posts Drives: 09 335 msport Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Mount Sinai ny iTrader: (1)	It is the outside of caliper not the face correct ? If that's the case then you probably are stuck unless it is minor in which case you can clearance the caliper a few mm
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Needbmwpartzz Colonel 851 Rep 2,793 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	Sell them....take loss and get proper fitment is my best advicezz.....GL OP
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Pladi Lieutenant Colonel 718 Rep 1,753 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Waterloo, ON Canada iTrader: (0)	Actually no losses i will be making money if anything but just a hassle. Thanks guys
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