Anybody running 16 inch summer wheels/tyres (205/55/16)? OEM or AFTERMARKET?

CRUSHER_MKVIII · 09-25-2021, 10:30 PM

Just wondering if anyone on this forum is running 16 inch summer tyres?

Does anyone have style 268's on an m sport sedan with photos or just photos of any 16's on their sedans?

I can't seem to find anyone running 16's on this forum, it feels like doing so is some kind of taboo.

It's just that the style 268s are hella cheap and light.

Im planning on getting 268's and spacing them out on my car with spacers and the coils.

Thanks!

ptpending · 09-27-2021, 01:15 AM

i would say that in europe majority of the 320d 320i 318 316 e9x small engine bmw run 16 summer tires due economy because they are used as a company cars and so on
but obviosly they are not so pretty looking because the wheel size dramatically increase car outlook
the classic 32 style is good looking almost in any size

ADEe92 · 09-27-2021, 06:45 AM

Here's some - they look fine if a bit smaller than you're probably used to:

I always find it funny comparing my e92 to my e30 - the 18s look about right on the e92 (16s would look small), while the 16s I have on my e30 look big! To get the same feeling on the e92 it would need 19s.

CRUSHER_MKVIII · 10-09-2021, 01:17 AM

After hours of searching I finally found an image. Heres a comparison between the style 268 and the style 194m. I wonder if the 268 will look a bit better with spacers and some mild lowering (kw v3 max height)? What do yall think? Will this make my 325i 2.5L feel more fun to drive especially around mountain passes?

CRUSHER_MKVIII · 10-11-2021, 07:14 PM

Also, what do ya'll think of these oem wheels? Their fuchs according to this site: https://www.fuchsfelge.com/en/wheel-...wheel-300.html

rothwem · 11-19-2021, 08:24 AM

I've got 16's on my car, mostly because I'm cheap and extra sidewall is nice for our crappy roads. They're style 134's off of an E60. There's a bit more offset than the stock E9x 16's, I think they look alright. Sorry for the grainy pic, I thought the composition was good, but my iPhone 6 just didn't want to deal with the dusk lighting.

If I find a good deal on a set of 157s or 286s though I might go back to 17's.

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CRUSHER_MKVIII Enlisted Member 2 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW E90 325i SEDAN Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: AUSTRALIA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW E90 325i 4D [0.00]	Anybody running 16 inch summer wheels/tyres (205/55/16)? OEM or AFTERMARKET? Just wondering if anyone on this forum is running 16 inch summer tyres? Does anyone have style 268's on an m sport sedan with photos or just photos of any 16's on their sedans? I can't seem to find anyone running 16's on this forum, it feels like doing so is some kind of taboo. It's just that the style 268s are hella cheap and light. Im planning on getting 268's and spacing them out on my car with spacers and the coils. Thanks!
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ptpending Colonel 456 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: e91 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (1)	i would say that in europe majority of the 320d 320i 318 316 e9x small engine bmw run 16 summer tires due economy because they are used as a company cars and so on but obviosly they are not so pretty looking because the wheel size dramatically increase car outlook the classic 32 style is good looking almost in any size __________________ E81 2007 130i 6cylinder Montego blue Retrofits: Harman Kardon, High-beam assistant, Removable tow hitch. Auto-dim folding exterior mirrors. Lumbar support. Perfomance Brakes.
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ADEe92 First Lieutenant 253 Rep 316 Posts Drives: e92 320d sport plus edition Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: South Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 320d [0.00] 1988 320i with M30B35 [0.00]	Here's some - they look fine if a bit smaller than you're probably used to: I always find it funny comparing my e92 to my e30 - the 18s look about right on the e92 (16s would look small), while the 16s I have on my e30 look big! To get the same feeling on the e92 it would need 19s.
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CRUSHER_MKVIII Enlisted Member 2 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW E90 325i SEDAN Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: AUSTRALIA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW E90 325i 4D [0.00]	After hours of searching I finally found an image. Heres a comparison between the style 268 and the style 194m. I wonder if the 268 will look a bit better with spacers and some mild lowering (kw v3 max height)? What do yall think? Will this make my 325i 2.5L feel more fun to drive especially around mountain passes? Attached Images
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CRUSHER_MKVIII Enlisted Member 2 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW E90 325i SEDAN Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: AUSTRALIA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW E90 325i 4D [0.00]	Also, what do ya'll think of these oem wheels? Their fuchs according to this site: https://www.fuchsfelge.com/en/wheel-...wheel-300.html
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rothwem Major 475 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Wagon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	I've got 16's on my car, mostly because I'm cheap and extra sidewall is nice for our crappy roads. They're style 134's off of an E60. There's a bit more offset than the stock E9x 16's, I think they look alright. Sorry for the grainy pic, I thought the composition was good, but my iPhone 6 just didn't want to deal with the dusk lighting. If I find a good deal on a set of 157s or 286s though I might go back to 17's. Attached Images
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