Hi! I have a 2004 330i ZHP and it's time for new tires. I read about people who removed the staggered wheel sizes. Do I just buy 2 more rear wheels and then use the rear tire size on the front? Are there fitment issues? Is there rubbing?
Thanks!
Hi! I have a 2004 330i ZHP and it's time for new tires. I read about people who removed the staggered wheel sizes. Do I just buy 2 more rear wheels and then use the rear tire size on the front? Are there fitment issues? Is there rubbing?
Thanks!
There have been a few threads on the topic... I'd suggest looking through the Wheel / Tire forums.
-Chris
You need 2 rear wheels which are 8.5" wide and either 235 section width tires or 245 section width on all 4 corners.
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
This, if you don't want your speedometer readings to change.
255/35-18 is the factory diameter, so if you change widths, you will throw that speedo off.
Here's a calculator for handy reference:
https://www.willtheyfit.com/
I have 4x 245/40R18's, and the speedo did change--it became more accurate. They're slightly over-sized and fill the wheel wells a little better.
2004 BMW 330i ZHP (52k miles), Jet Black with black leather, MFactory LSD (3.38) with Z4 cover, 18"x8.5" ET38 APEX Arc-8's (Anthracite) with 245/40 Michelin PSS', Koni Sports with factory springs and front and rear reinforcement plates, Shark Injector, Corsa TSE3 cat-back exhaust, TMS under-driven pulleys (water & steering), CDV delete, TMS CF strut brace, K&N CAI, GAS DISA rebuild, TMS pedals, Wheelskins steering wheel cover, roller tray center console, black-out grilles, and WeatherTech mats
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Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim