Need advice, winter rim+ tires style 159 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Kamalot75 · 12-17-2012, 02:31 PM

Hi all. Need some advice. Getting conflicting information from 2 different BMW dealers here. I'm looking at purchasing a set of used wheels.
Will OEM wheel style 159, 17 inch with 225/45 R17 rubber fit on a 2013 328 X drive?
Some say will fit, some say no as the hub design for the F30 has changed. Something to do with 14mm bolts?
Any advice would be appreciated.

remmib · 12-18-2012, 12:16 PM

Well, the hub diameter is still the same.

M.Suka · 12-18-2012, 12:56 PM

They will fit, but the overall diameter will be smaller then what is recommended which is 225 50 17.

vigalent · 12-18-2012, 02:27 PM

I've fitted my old style 156 (16") on my 320d with no issues (other than its looks a bit rubbish).

Orient330iNYC · 12-18-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamalot75

Hi all. Need some advice. Getting conflicting information from 2 different BMW dealers here. I'm looking at purchasing a set of used wheels.
Will OEM wheel style 159, 17 inch with 225/45 R17 rubber fit on a 2013 328 X drive?
Some say will fit, some say no as the hub design for the F30 has changed. Something to do with 14mm bolts?
Any advice would be appreciated.

the bolts are M14 vs M12. not an issue, just reuse your stock bolts.
tire size will be off though.
i'm also assuming that canada still uses FTM without sensors vs TPMS, otherwise, the sensors will not be compatible across the body styles

Kamalot75 · 12-19-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Orient330iNYC

the bolts are M14 vs M12. not an issue, just reuse your stock bolts.
tire size will be off though.
i'm also assuming that canada still uses FTM without sensors vs TPMS, otherwise, the sensors will not be compatible across the body styles

K, thanks all!!

What do you mean, tire size will be off though!
Yes, no tpms here.

Orient330iNYC · 12-19-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamalot75

K, thanks all!!

What do you mean, tire size will be off though!
Yes, no tpms here.

F30 uses 225/50/17, 26" in diameter
E9X uses 225/45/17, 25" in diameter

your speedometer and odometer will be off (read high) by 3%

12-17-2012, 02:31 PM	#1
Kamalot75 New Member Drives: 2013 328xi imperial blue sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Need advice, winter rim+ tires style 159 Hi all. Need some advice. Getting conflicting information from 2 different BMW dealers here. I'm looking at purchasing a set of used wheels. Will OEM wheel style 159, 17 inch with 225/45 R17 rubber fit on a 2013 328 X drive? Some say will fit, some say no as the hub design for the F30 has changed. Something to do with 14mm bolts? Any advice would be appreciated.
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remmib General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 24,671 iTrader: (0)	Well, the hub diameter is still the same. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| KW V3 Coilover \| 3D Design Front Lip \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser\|

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M.Suka Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 282 iTrader: (0)	They will fit, but the overall diameter will be smaller then what is recommended which is 225 50 17. __________________ European delivery 9-19-2012

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12-18-2012, 02:27 PM	#4
vigalent Enlisted Member Drives: F30 318D Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: England Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	I've fitted my old style 156 (16") on my 320d with no issues (other than its looks a bit rubbish).