e90 335i rims/tires

shoopdawoop · 02-08-2012, 01:11 AM

hi all, i just picked up a 2009 335i sedan in alpine white stock. I'm new to this whole "modding/aftermarket" thing, i was wondering if anyone could briefly explain what needs to be considered when changing rims (especially to bigger rims).

right now my car has 17" x 8.0" multi spoke alloy wheels (style 284) and
P225/45R17 run-flat all-season tires. i want some 19'' rims but not sure what to get or what would look good (suggestions?). And if i wanted 19'' rims on my car would i need to do anything or do i simply switch out the rims? would getting larger rims mean having to get larger tires as well?
thanks alot.

loki7177 · 02-08-2012, 06:47 AM

You will need new tires with the larger wheels. Here is a good place to start. They have a good selection and a bunch of pix to give you and idea of what it will look like on your car.

http://www.**********s.com/BMW-E90-Wheels.htm

Gary@TireRack · 02-08-2012, 07:53 AM

Lower profile tires are used with larger diameter wheels so that modifications typically are not needed.

Wheels http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...eels/index.jsp

abhishriv · 02-08-2012, 07:58 AM

when using 19 inch wheels, i belive most people run the following tire setup for the 335i

225/35/19 front , 255/30/19 rear
OR
235/35/19 front, 265/30/19 rear

the difference between the two is simply slightly wider tires with the 2nd option

in terms of wheels, you should be good with 19x8.5 in the front and 19x9.5 in the back
(and transfer over your TPMS sensors from your stock wheels to the new ones)

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shoopdawoop Private First Class 10 Rep 146 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Jet Black 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Berkeley iTrader: (0)	e90 335i rims/tires hi all, i just picked up a 2009 335i sedan in alpine white stock. I'm new to this whole "modding/aftermarket" thing, i was wondering if anyone could briefly explain what needs to be considered when changing rims (especially to bigger rims). right now my car has 17" x 8.0" multi spoke alloy wheels (style 284) and P225/45R17 run-flat all-season tires. i want some 19'' rims but not sure what to get or what would look good (suggestions?). And if i wanted 19'' rims on my car would i need to do anything or do i simply switch out the rims? would getting larger rims mean having to get larger tires as well? thanks alot.
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loki7177 Private First Class 4 Rep 111 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NYC/LI iTrader: (3)	You will need new tires with the larger wheels. Here is a good place to start. They have a good selection and a bunch of pix to give you and idea of what it will look like on your car. http://www.**********s.com/BMW-E90-Wheels.htm
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Lower profile tires are used with larger diameter wheels so that modifications typically are not needed. Wheels http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...eels/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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abhishriv Major 100 Rep 1,384 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Space grey) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	when using 19 inch wheels, i belive most people run the following tire setup for the 335i 225/35/19 front , 255/30/19 rear OR 235/35/19 front, 265/30/19 rear the difference between the two is simply slightly wider tires with the 2nd option in terms of wheels, you should be good with 19x8.5 in the front and 19x9.5 in the back (and transfer over your TPMS sensors from your stock wheels to the new ones) Last edited by abhishriv; 02-08-2012 at 08:06 AM..
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