E90 Alloys

porte

Im wondering if anyone can help me,
I want to change my 16inch alloys on my 05 BMW 320d,
I like the mv2 and mv3 style alloy,
The minimum size preferably 18 or 19 inch,
Im not sure if these can fit the car,
Also can any 3 series alloy fit,
Im a novice at this, any advice would be greatly appreciated,
Many Thanks in advance

Graham_B18C

Probably better off sticking this in the main Motors forum, not many BMW heads post in Modified Cars

Atomic Pineapple

Graham_B18C wrote: »

Probably better off sticking this in the main Motors forum, not many BMW heads post in Modified Cars

If only the admin would hurry up

Moved to main motors as you'll get a better response.

L-M

http://alloy-wheels.ie/bmwrep.html

There you go, he's based in Dublin, will fit or deliver them.

You can't go wrong

bmw535d

genuine mv2's etc from a 5series won't fit a 3 series because of different offsets and stud pattern,however lots of places have copy/fake 172/mv2's to fit a 3 series

try auto-alloys
http://www.autoalloys.com/home

kildare.17hmr

bmw535d wrote: »

genuine mv2's etc from a 5series won't fit a 3 series because of different offsets and stud pattern,however lots of places have copy/fake 172/mv2's to fit a 3 series

try auto-alloys
http://www.autoalloys.com/home

+1 used them lots of times for sales cars, very helpful and great prices

bmw535d

http://www.autoalloys.com/172?pmc_a=show&pmc_id=252

ring them up!
bargan id say

Gumbo

bmw535d wrote: »

http://www.autoalloys.com/172?pmc_a=show&pmc_id=252

ring them up!
bargan id say

dont do it! thise wheels were an upgrade option for the E46, yours is an E90, go with the MV3's if at all possible.


ps - nothing wrong with the wheels, i like them but they suit the E46 better imo, they dont even suit the E60 either and they were standard M-Sport on them too!

bazz26

Does changing the alloy wheels cause the tyre pressure monitoring system to start throwing out warnings?

Gumbo

bazz26 wrote: »

Does changing the alloy wheels cause the tyre pressure monitoring system to start throwing out warnings?

yes, especially when swapping from 16" to 18", but its an easy fix.
basically the TPMS measures the radius of the turning wheel so all you have to do after you swap wheels is to reset the TPMS and it will save the new rolling radius.

if the pressure in the trye drops, the rolling radius changes, and hence setting off the TPMS.

bazz26

kceire wrote: »

yes, especially when swapping from 16" to 18", but its an easy fix.
basically the TPMS measures the radius of the turning wheel so all you have to do after you swap wheels is to reset the TPMS and it will save the new rolling radius.

if the pressure in the trye drops, the rolling radius changes, and hence setting off the TPMS.

Good to know, the stock 16" alloy wheels on the E90 look lost under the arches.

porte

Thanks so much for your advice,
I forgot to mention that I also want to retire my runflats.
They take from the pleasure of driving the car,
Does this affect the alloy allowed on the car?
As in can I now use alloys designed for the old e46 or even a m5 style?
I have included a picture of the car with the present original bmw 16 inch alloys, Id appreciate feedback and opinions on for example:
The m3 style alloys v's 5 star spoke alloys?
Thanks again, and sorry for my ignorance:o

Gumbo

porte wrote: »

Thanks so much for your advice,
I forgot to mention that I also want to retire my runflats.
They take from the pleasure of driving the car,
Does this affect the alloy allowed on the car?
As in can I now use alloys designed for the old e46 or even a m5 style?
I have included a picture of the car with the present original bmw 16 inch alloys, Id appreciate feedback and opinions on for example:
The m3 style alloys v's 5 star spoke alloys?
Thanks again, and sorry for my ignorance:o

why would you want E46 or M5 wheels on your car? its not an E46 and its certainly not an M5. in my opinion you should stick to the current style of wheels that suit the E90.

225M replicas would be my choice if you are going the replica route.
http://www.pro-parts.ie/products.asp?id=41
they are the 335i wheels in the above link.

Shane732

Personally I'd go with BMW Performance double spoke 269 alloys or BMW Performance double spoke 313 alloys.

Both stunning sets of wheels....

Gumbo

Shane732 wrote: »

Personally I'd go with BMW Performance double spoke 269 alloys or BMW Performance double spoke 313 alloys.

Both stunning sets of wheels....

both very nice options too.