156 rims. Can they have 225/50 R16 tires?

RGB · 03-11-2006, 04:38 PM

I´m ordering tomorrow a 325i. In the spanish configurator you can choose as standard the 155 rims -rather ugly for my own liking- or the 156, 7 J x 16, that I prefer. But I doubt if the 156 comes with 225 or 205 tires.
Can anybody tell me about this?

Jean330xi · 03-11-2006, 04:44 PM

I don't know but I think that the 156 wheels are really great looking.

E90Fleet · 03-11-2006, 05:12 PM

Style 156 comes with 205/55/16 tires from the factory

This is because its a standard 320i wheel in many countries

gr8sho · 03-11-2006, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RGB

I´m ordering tomorrow a 325i. In the spanish configurator you can choose as standard the 155 rims -rather ugly for my own liking- or the 156, 7 J x 16, that I prefer. But I doubt if the 156 comes with 225 or 205 tires.
Can anybody tell me about this?

225s should easily fit. I run them on 16x6 wheels on one of my other cars. The only downside if you get tires that are too wide is that they will bow, however with 7" wheels you should be fine.

E90Fleet · 03-12-2006, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by gr8sho

225s should easily fit. I run them on 16x6 wheels on one of my other cars. The only downside if you get tires that are too wide is that they will bow, however with 7" wheels you should be fine.

Yes, 225/50/16 can be fitted to the wheels, its just that from the factory this style doest come with that size

gr8sho · 03-12-2006, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Yes, 225/50/16 can be fitted to the wheels, its just that from the factory this style doest come with that size

I dunno if it's just me, but whenever I see a 325 with those, it just doesn't look right (tires too narrow for car).

E90Fleet · 03-12-2006, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gr8sho

I dunno if it's just me, but whenever I see a 325 with those, it just doesn't look right (tires too narrow for car).

I agree

The car to me seems to be made for minimum 17" 255 at the rear for looks

gr8sho · 03-12-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

I agree

The car to me seems to be made for minimum 17" 255 at the rear for looks

Yup. But now we've pissed off most of the E90 owners that don't have SP option....

RGB · 03-12-2006, 04:40 PM

Thanks to all.

Probably the 205 tires would be enough for me. I drive rather slowly and mostly in the city.

Besides that, I like a light steering (my 325i will have Active Steering) and the 205 wheels will help to it.

I´m starting a new thread to find out if somebody has the 325i/205 tires combo.

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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Style 156 comes with 205/55/16 tires from the factory This is because its a standard 320i wheel in many countries __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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RGB Private First Class 8 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 325i Auto.Active Steering Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sevilla Spain iTrader: (0)	Thanks to all. Probably the 205 tires would be enough for me. I drive rather slowly and mostly in the city. Besides that, I like a light steering (my 325i will have Active Steering) and the 205 wheels will help to it. I´m starting a new thread to find out if somebody has the 325i/205 tires combo.
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