M Performance Brake option - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Captain Cow Pat · 02-01-2013, 05:19 AM

What I'd like to know is, if I specify 18" wheels on my 330d M Sport (going for comfort and on costs for replacement tyres) and I opt for the M Brake option, when winter comes can I fit winter tyre/wheels onto them without the brakes fouling? I'm assuming that the winter tyres would be fitted to 17" rims as the aspect ratio of the tyres are taller, so as to keep the correct speedo indication.

davyk31 · 02-01-2013, 07:47 AM

There is nothing to say you can't stick to 18" wheels for your winter set too, looks better too as 17" on an F31 looks a bit weedy for 4 months of the year.

pops_f30 · 02-01-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

There is nothing to say you can't stick to 18" wheels for your winter set too, looks better too as 17" on an F31 looks a bit weedy for 4 months of the year.

I have 18"s as my winter set with M Sport Brake option, when I had them fitted it didnt look like 17's would have got over the brakes.

derekh929 · 02-01-2013, 04:24 PM

I think you will find 18" smallest

MarkW83 · 02-02-2013, 04:25 AM

I think 18" wheels are the smallest that will fit; I'd just use the 18s for winters, I have 18s on Bridgestone Blizzaks and they performed brilliantly in the recent snow!

johnbmw6 · 02-02-2013, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Cow Pat

What I'd like to know is, if I specify 18" wheels on my 330d M Sport (going for comfort and on costs for replacement tyres) and I opt for the M Brake option, when winter comes can I fit winter tyre/wheels onto them without the brakes fouling? I'm assuming that the winter tyres would be fitted to 17" rims as the aspect ratio of the tyres are taller, so as to keep the correct speedo indication.

I have the upgraded brakes and winter wheels 18", fit no problem, 17" may not fit though.

TMP · 02-02-2013, 05:15 PM

17's winters should fit (as they do on my M135i)

I took some convincing though, as the M Brake option is 17" in size

Dannyb21 · 02-02-2013, 05:17 PM

When ordering my new car this was the option I was undecided upon. I loved the visual look, but the cost and driving type (pootling to a and from work) meant I ended up leaving them out. Hope I don't live to regret it.

NISFAN · 02-02-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannyb21

When ordering my new car this was the option I was undecided upon. I loved the visual look, but the cost and driving type (pootling to a and from work) meant I ended up leaving them out. Hope I don't live to regret it.

Standards are fine, and disc replacement on the M Sports is Mahoooosive

Chris Peacock · 02-03-2013, 03:52 AM

What's the spec difference between the standard and upgraded brakes as they do look quite impressive?

02-01-2013, 05:19 AM	#1
Captain Cow Pat Second Lieutenant Drives: VO F31 330d xDrive M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 207 iTrader: (0)	M Performance Brake option What I'd like to know is, if I specify 18" wheels on my 330d M Sport (going for comfort and on costs for replacement tyres) and I opt for the M Brake option, when winter comes can I fit winter tyre/wheels onto them without the brakes fouling? I'm assuming that the winter tyres would be fitted to 17" rims as the aspect ratio of the tyres are taller, so as to keep the correct speedo indication.
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MarkW83 Lieutenant Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK Posts: 472 iTrader: (0)	I think 18" wheels are the smallest that will fit; I'd just use the 18s for winters, I have 18s on Bridgestone Blizzaks and they performed brilliantly in the recent snow! __________________ F30 330d M Sport Mineral Grey / Coral Red Pro Nav/Visibility Pack/Comfort Pack/Harman Kardon/Head-Up Display/Electric Seats/Comfort Access/Adaptive Suspension...

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TMP Colonel Drives: M135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,816 iTrader: (0)	17's winters should fit (as they do on my M135i) I took some convincing though, as the M Brake option is 17" in size __________________ M-Lite & Family 5er

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02-01-2013, 07:47 AM	#2
davyk31 Brigadier General Drives: BMW 335d SE Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,231 iTrader: (0)	There is nothing to say you can't stick to 18" wheels for your winter set too, looks better too as 17" on an F31 looks a bit weedy for 4 months of the year.

02-01-2013, 04:24 PM	#4
derekh929 Captain Drives: F31 330d M Sport on Order Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 706 iTrader: (0)	I think you will find 18" smallest

02-02-2013, 05:17 PM	#8
Dannyb21 New Member Drives: F30 2.0D MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	When ordering my new car this was the option I was undecided upon. I loved the visual look, but the cost and driving type (pootling to a and from work) meant I ended up leaving them out. Hope I don't live to regret it.

02-03-2013, 03:52 AM	#10
Chris Peacock Private Drives: F30 320d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	What's the spec difference between the standard and upgraded brakes as they do look quite impressive?