new wheels for 535i with sport pkg
04-22-2008, 08:53 PM
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Hi guys,
I'm shopping for 17" wheels to mount snow tires on for next winter. Anyone know if they'll fit on the 535i with sport package? Tirerack doesn't list 17" rims as an option for my 535i but the base vehicle does come with 17" rims. Are the brakes larger with the sport pkg? If they do fit, what is the offset I need to have?
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Bryan
I'm shopping for 17" wheels to mount snow tires on for next winter. Anyone know if they'll fit on the 535i with sport package? Tirerack doesn't list 17" rims as an option for my 535i but the base vehicle does come with 17" rims. Are the brakes larger with the sport pkg? If they do fit, what is the offset I need to have?
Thanks,
Bryan
04-23-2008, 04:56 AM
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You can actually put 16" rims on the car.
BMW in Germany was selling in this size and 17"
Tire Rack used to sell them in this size and larger. Since its no longer winter season they probably don't have anything in stock.
If you really do want to get them now you could probably find some used sets on Ebay cheap.
BMW in Germany was selling in this size and 17"
Tire Rack used to sell them in this size and larger. Since its no longer winter season they probably don't have anything in stock.
If you really do want to get them now you could probably find some used sets on Ebay cheap.
04-23-2008, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='566394' date='Apr 23 2008, 08:56 AM
You can actually put 16" rims on the car.
BMW in Germany was selling in this size and 17"
Tire Rack used to sell them in this size and larger. Since its no longer winter season they probably don't have anything in stock.
If you really do want to get them now you could probably find some used sets on Ebay cheap.
BMW in Germany was selling in this size and 17"
Tire Rack used to sell them in this size and larger. Since its no longer winter season they probably don't have anything in stock.
If you really do want to get them now you could probably find some used sets on Ebay cheap.
I'll be importing virtually the same 535i as yours (colour and all) into Canada next Wednesday except it will be a manual transmission. Was just hoping to find something on clearance so that I can bring it all back in one trip. BTW, how do you like your car? I never did get a chance to test drive the 535i, just the 528i.
Bryan
04-23-2008, 05:49 PM
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(8/07 Build) Metallic Bronze, Beige NASCA Leather, Ventilated Seats, Sport Pkg, Cold Wxr Pkg, Logic-7 Sound, HUD, Night Vision, PDC, Split Rear Seats, NAV, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Sport Auto Trans
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Originally Posted by birdmanbryan' post='566837' date='Apr 23 2008, 09:22 PM
Thanks,
I'll be importing virtually the same 535i as yours (colour and all) into Canada next Wednesday except it will be a manual transmission. Was just hoping to find something on clearance so that I can bring it all back in one trip. BTW, how do you like your car? I never did get a chance to test drive the 535i, just the 528i.
Bryan
I'll be importing virtually the same 535i as yours (colour and all) into Canada next Wednesday except it will be a manual transmission. Was just hoping to find something on clearance so that I can bring it all back in one trip. BTW, how do you like your car? I never did get a chance to test drive the 535i, just the 528i.
Bryan
Last winter I switched to M+S all season tires and the car handled fine in light snow and ice with DSC. You should do well with a good set of snow tires in Canada. BTW - you did read the post on this forum regarding the import requirements, correct?
One more thing, if you are considering or required to use snow chains where you live you definitely want to go with 16" wheels for clearance in the wheel well
Enjoy!
04-24-2008, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='566394' date='Apr 23 2008, 06:56 AM
You can actually put 16" rims on the car.
04-24-2008, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by birdmanbryan' post='566272' date='Apr 23 2008, 12:53 AM
Hi guys,
I'm shopping for 17" wheels to mount snow tires on for next winter. Anyone know if they'll fit on the 535i with sport package?
I'm shopping for 17" wheels to mount snow tires on for next winter. Anyone know if they'll fit on the 535i with sport package?
04-24-2008, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by noonehome' post='567160' date='Apr 24 2008, 11:43 AM
I don't think 16" will fit the 535. I think the 535 has the same brakes as 545/550 and 16" won't fit over the brakes.
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Originally Posted by noonehome' post='567160' date='Apr 24 2008, 08:43 AM
I don't think 16" will fit the 535. I think the 535 has the same brakes as 545/550 and 16" won't fit over the brakes.
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Originally Posted by jrsamps' post='572636' date='May 1 2008, 04:46 PM
Couldn't imagine putting chains on my baby
I'd move to SoCal before putting chains on my car...whoops, I already live here
...but yes I agree...couldn't imagine taking a chance with chains on the 535!