Aftermarket Wheels on an E92

milehigh5000 · 04-28-2007, 05:07 PM

I ordered the E92 328i april 16th without the sport package..i dont mind the stock wheels but i would really love to change the wheels to the m6 replicas

...but i cant help to think about all the possible things that could go wrong:

1. Tire goes flat..not run flats..no spare....screwed
2. Tire pressure monitor may not connect right?? is this an issue
3. Suspension will feel like crap with new wheels on? possible

This is a leased car and im thinking there may be an issue with the warranty if i do a change like this..i guess my question is this..Are these problems an issue and is it wise to get these wheels if im on a lease? Thanks

ironic · 04-28-2007, 05:24 PM

2 and 3 are not a problem, get a strap kit and most anytihng will feel better than rft. for #1 you can get a mobility kit.

milehigh5000 · 04-28-2007, 05:48 PM

what exactly is a strap kit? i saw some things like offset which confused me..im waiting on a 2007 328i without sport package..if anyone could give me the information i need to know to order these wheels, that would be great

scottp999 · 04-28-2007, 05:51 PM

Conti Comfort Kit from tirerack is about $80. It is a pump and sealant. That's what I am going to do. I am also going to keep th original wheels and tires, so if I need a tow, they can tow it to my house and I can throw the originals back on until I get a replacement.

milehigh5000 · 04-28-2007, 11:21 PM

sounds good def some good ideas..so i guess i wont shoot the idea of putting wheels on down so fast

Kb8jumpman · 04-29-2007, 12:32 AM

im in the same exact position as you. I am very worried tho since i wont have a spare.

Im gonna use the stock rims and tires in the winter and make sure the tires are in good condition so i can use them to return the car with at the end of the lease

sinnet112 · 04-29-2007, 02:17 AM

Brian, don't worry about 2. I'll give you the details about a shop near us that does the job well. He did mine and the TPMS came out just fine, $10 per wheel. Getting rid of the RFTs will be one of the best decision you'll make for the car trust me!

BTW, I got my wheels on within a month, so no, don't shoot the idea of putting wheels on so fast

longtran · 04-29-2007, 11:54 AM

328 dont come with TPMS. only 335. i think.

scottp999 · 04-29-2007, 03:34 PM

Get the replica's, look at this members car (he has hr sport springs for a little over a 1inch dropas well). Convinced?

milehigh5000 · 04-29-2007, 07:08 PM

i love this guys car thats all the things i would wanna do for my car! by the way nelson, thanks man definitely let me know! ill be gettin the car in a about 4-5 weeks i think

iheartsole · 05-01-2007, 12:12 AM

nice.

04-28-2007, 05:07 PM	#1
milehigh5000 Captain 18 Rep 757 Posts Drives: BS 328i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: eb, nj iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 Cadillac Cater ... [0.00]	Aftermarket Wheels on an E92 I ordered the E92 328i april 16th without the sport package..i dont mind the stock wheels but i would really love to change the wheels to the m6 replicas ...but i cant help to think about all the possible things that could go wrong: 1. Tire goes flat..not run flats..no spare....screwed 2. Tire pressure monitor may not connect right?? is this an issue 3. Suspension will feel like crap with new wheels on? possible This is a leased car and im thinking there may be an issue with the warranty if i do a change like this..i guess my question is this..Are these problems an issue and is it wise to get these wheels if im on a lease? Thanks __________________ 2007 e92 328i - BS Metallic/Black Leather \| Auto \| Premium Package \| Logic 7 \| Comfort Access \| Navi + i-drive \|\| Mods (so far): GP Thunders \| Rear Fog Switch
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04-28-2007, 05:24 PM	#2
ironic Major General 254 Rep 8,338 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Francisco, Ca iTrader: (22)	2 and 3 are not a problem, get a strap kit and most anytihng will feel better than rft. for #1 you can get a mobility kit. __________________ Widebody 335i Project Car BUILD \| PHOTOSHOOT
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milehigh5000 Captain 18 Rep 757 Posts Drives: BS 328i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: eb, nj iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 Cadillac Cater ... [0.00]	what exactly is a strap kit? i saw some things like offset which confused me..im waiting on a 2007 328i without sport package..if anyone could give me the information i need to know to order these wheels, that would be great __________________ 2007 e92 328i - BS Metallic/Black Leather \| Auto \| Premium Package \| Logic 7 \| Comfort Access \| Navi + i-drive \|\| Mods (so far): GP Thunders \| Rear Fog Switch
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04-28-2007, 05:51 PM	#4
scottp999 Brigadier General 133 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	Conti Comfort Kit from tirerack is about $80. It is a pump and sealant. That's what I am going to do. I am also going to keep th original wheels and tires, so if I need a tow, they can tow it to my house and I can throw the originals back on until I get a replacement.
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milehigh5000 Captain 18 Rep 757 Posts Drives: BS 328i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: eb, nj iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 Cadillac Cater ... [0.00]	sounds good def some good ideas..so i guess i wont shoot the idea of putting wheels on down so fast __________________ 2007 e92 328i - BS Metallic/Black Leather \| Auto \| Premium Package \| Logic 7 \| Comfort Access \| Navi + i-drive \|\| Mods (so far): GP Thunders \| Rear Fog Switch
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04-29-2007, 12:32 AM	#6
Kb8jumpman Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 08 E92 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i E92 [0.00]	im in the same exact position as you. I am very worried tho since i wont have a spare. Im gonna use the stock rims and tires in the winter and make sure the tires are in good condition so i can use them to return the car with at the end of the lease
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04-29-2007, 02:17 AM	#7
sinnet112 Major 30 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: 2009 E89 Z4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00] 2007 328xi Sedan [0.00]	Brian, don't worry about 2. I'll give you the details about a shop near us that does the job well. He did mine and the TPMS came out just fine, $10 per wheel. Getting rid of the RFTs will be one of the best decision you'll make for the car trust me! BTW, I got my wheels on within a month, so no, don't shoot the idea of putting wheels on so fast __________________ Z4 sdrive30i \| Deep Sea Blue \| Ivory White Nappa Extended Leather \| ZSP
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longtran Lieutenant General 1433 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	328 dont come with TPMS. only 335. i think.
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04-29-2007, 03:34 PM	#9
scottp999 Brigadier General 133 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	Get the replica's, look at this members car (he has hr sport springs for a little over a 1inch dropas well). Convinced? Attached Images
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milehigh5000 Captain 18 Rep 757 Posts Drives: BS 328i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: eb, nj iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 Cadillac Cater ... [0.00]	i love this guys car thats all the things i would wanna do for my car! by the way nelson, thanks man definitely let me know! ill be gettin the car in a about 4-5 weeks i think __________________ 2007 e92 328i - BS Metallic/Black Leather \| Auto \| Premium Package \| Logic 7 \| Comfort Access \| Navi + i-drive \|\| Mods (so far): GP Thunders \| Rear Fog Switch
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iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,929 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	nice.
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