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[dankatz]

OK, I guess I am not as smart as I thought. I purchased a beautiful set of OEM BMW wheels with Goodyear winter tires (RFT), 17" in size. Excellent condition, beautiful, for my 2009 335xi.

I brought them to Friestone to install and unfortunately they did not quite clear the brake caliper. I guess the 335i has large front brakes.

These are the wheels part number: 36 11 6 775 621
7JX17 ET:47

On further research, I guess these were designed for the 1 series, 128i and 135i.

Is there any way to make them fit? Would spacers help? I am clueless obviously. I think if I had a 328i or 330i they probably would fit as their front brakes are both smaller. :-(

Any advise, would be appreciated. Would love to figure out a solution. How do I guarantee that other 17" wheels would fit???

[TheeGovernor]

Te offset of these wheels at the problem. A set of 12mm spacers shou1d make them fit. It would be better if you could make sure. You could buy some washers and use 2 wheel hangers and see if the wheel clears the caliper.

[dankatz]

Originally Posted by TheeGovernor

Te offset of these wheels at the problem. A set of 12mm spacers shou1d make them fit. It would be better if you could make sure. You could buy some washers and use 2 wheel hangers and see if the wheel clears the caliper.

Thanks! I might as well try. I'll order spacers and see.

[dankatz]

Originally Posted by TheeGovernor

Te offset of these wheels at the problem. A set of 12mm spacers shou1d make them fit. It would be better if you could make sure. You could buy some washers and use 2 wheel hangers and see if the wheel clears the caliper.

One other question, why 12 mm? I see different sizes available. How do you determine what one needs?

[TheeGovernor]

Stock wheels usually around 35mm offset. I suggested that you verify the proper distance buy test fitting them with some washers

[dankatz]

https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?whe...cl=50mm&sr=0mm
I think this helps explain to me why my wheels didn't fit and why your suggestion may work - thank you!

So, by adding the 12 mm spacer it will make my wheel's offset go from the original 47 to the equivalent of 35?

[BM3Rrrr]

Originally Posted by dankatz

https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?whe...cl=50mm&sr=0mm
I think this helps explain to me why my wheels didn't fit and why your suggestion may work - thank you!

So, by adding the 12 mm spacer it will make my wheel's offset go from the original 47 to the equivalent of 35?

You are correct
Make sure to get extended lug nuts with the spacers to if they don't already come with them.

[dankatz]

I actually ordered a set of 15 mm spacers. I used the online tool and the 12 mm spacers would be a tight fit. I didn't want to risk it. I'll let you guys know how it works out. The kit I ordered through amazon has the extended lug nuts. It is interesting that they only come 2 to the kit. I am was not sure why not order 4? I suspect that the rear brakes would clear the rotor. In any case, I ordered 4.

[TheeGovernor]

I think the rears will work fine without spacers