335i Wheel weight question

Walked U · 11-07-2006, 07:12 PM

Just want to say hi, new to the site and just had a quick question. Used search but couldnt find anything. I ordered a 335i sedan with sports, prem, cold package and was wondering the weight on the wheels. I belive these are the specs taken from bmw usa.

" Star Spoke (Styling# 162) light-alloy wheels, 18 x 8.0 front, 18x 8.5 rear; 225/40R-18 front, 255/35R-18 rear run-flat "

Also wanted to know if anyone was running any lighter weight wheels, I know that OZ and BBS make some good light weight wheels. If so which ones you have and what tires you have on them.

thanks
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fueledbymetal · 11-08-2006, 06:26 AM

I'm rocking SSR GT7's with NON-RFT's that shaved 15-20 lbs per corner over stock:

E90Fleet · 11-08-2006, 06:46 AM

The shipping weight for the style 162 front is listed as 11,22Kg (24.68 pounds )

eriks · 11-08-2006, 11:04 AM

The run-flat tires tend to be heavy. You'll save some weight just by replacing the tires.

Walked U · 11-08-2006, 11:43 PM

Ah thanks alot guys. Didnt think the sports package wheels were so light compared to other wheels from stock sports packages.

Would it be cost effective to drop around 3k-4k on a pair of rims and tires to shave off around 20lbs? Or would the stock sports wheels would do? I was trying to look for aftermarket suspension for the 335 and saw there was none, since the car is new. But a friend of mine said the 330i aftermarket suspension should work also. I dont know if this is true or not and dont wanna buy anything without knowing a little bit more.

The more and more Im doing research on the sports 335 package it seems bmw has done a really good job marketing this car with perm. parts ect, because it seems more cost effective just to upgrade engine work and lsd if it ever comes out.

fueledbymetal · 11-09-2006, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Walked U

Would it be cost effective to drop around 3k-4k on a pair of rims and tires to shave off around 20lbs?

That would be money well spent in my opinion

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Walked U Brigadier General 179 Rep 3,125 Posts Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	335i Wheel weight question Just want to say hi, new to the site and just had a quick question. Used search but couldnt find anything. I ordered a 335i sedan with sports, prem, cold package and was wondering the weight on the wheels. I belive these are the specs taken from bmw usa. " Star Spoke (Styling# 162) light-alloy wheels, 18 x 8.0 front, 18x 8.5 rear; 225/40R-18 front, 255/35R-18 rear run-flat " Also wanted to know if anyone was running any lighter weight wheels, I know that OZ and BBS make some good light weight wheels. If so which ones you have and what tires you have on them. thanks Edit/Delete Message
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	The shipping weight for the style 162 front is listed as 11,22Kg (24.68 pounds ) __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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eriks New Member 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: Audi B5S4 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Floorida iTrader: (0)	The run-flat tires tend to be heavy. You'll save some weight just by replacing the tires.
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Walked U Brigadier General 179 Rep 3,125 Posts Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	Ah thanks alot guys. Didnt think the sports package wheels were so light compared to other wheels from stock sports packages. Would it be cost effective to drop around 3k-4k on a pair of rims and tires to shave off around 20lbs? Or would the stock sports wheels would do? I was trying to look for aftermarket suspension for the 335 and saw there was none, since the car is new. But a friend of mine said the 330i aftermarket suspension should work also. I dont know if this is true or not and dont wanna buy anything without knowing a little bit more. The more and more Im doing research on the sports 335 package it seems bmw has done a really good job marketing this car with perm. parts ect, because it seems more cost effective just to upgrade engine work and lsd if it ever comes out.
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