Style 230 19'' wheels

devo · 10-01-2007, 10:01 AM

I recently saw that BMW has listed the style 230 wheel as an option for the 335i. However, the caption reads "delayed delivery".

I am purchasing an '08 335xi coupe and want to use these wheels for my summer tires and put snows on the 18" (Style 189 Wheels). They (Style 230) are not available as an option yet, but I plan on purchasing them later from the dealer.

Is there any reason to believe that these 19" (230) will not work with the xi? I realize that the ride height is a little higher with xi, but if the overall circumfrance is the same, the tire/fender gap shouldn't look awkward, right?

Thank you in advance for any responses.

scooby9 · 10-01-2007, 11:15 PM

I have a 335xi and the gap in front is pretty substantial. I think if you get a bigger rim, the "illusion" of a bigger wheel gap is created. A smaller rim actually creates the impression of less gap. I'm looking into KW variant 3 coilovers for some adjustability.

M3 Esq · 10-02-2007, 07:29 AM

The 230's will look fine on the xi.

montreal_bimmer · 10-02-2007, 09:49 AM

style 230's are the nicest OEM wheels for the E9x's....

syphon97 · 06-16-2009, 11:45 PM

Devo - You still using those 230's on your XI? What type of tires do you have on those 230's? Im looking at putting some 230's on mine as well but im not sure what size tires and offsets just yet.

Craig@SupremePower · 06-17-2009, 01:05 AM

230's are very nice but you'll wanna drop regardless!!

anklegrabber · 06-18-2009, 01:16 AM

how did you guys find this thread, it was started in 2007!! ahha

syphon97 · 06-19-2009, 08:10 AM

Anklegrabber - Got a few questions for you on your thread...Hit me up if you get some time. Sweet ride by the way.

Mr. F22 · 06-19-2009, 09:05 AM

not to thread jack, but have a question relating to 230's on an xi... should BMW suggested tire sizes for the 230 be used on xi's (225/35F 255/30R) or other sizes to accomodate the AWD?

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devo Colonel 755 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: Bimmers & Porsches Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Style 230 19'' wheels I recently saw that BMW has listed the style 230 wheel as an option for the 335i. However, the caption reads "delayed delivery". I am purchasing an '08 335xi coupe and want to use these wheels for my summer tires and put snows on the 18" (Style 189 Wheels). They (Style 230) are not available as an option yet, but I plan on purchasing them later from the dealer. Is there any reason to believe that these 19" (230) will not work with the xi? I realize that the ride height is a little higher with xi, but if the overall circumfrance is the same, the tire/fender gap shouldn't look awkward, right? Thank you in advance for any responses. Last edited by devo; 10-01-2007 at 11:03 AM..
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scooby9 Major 61 Rep 1,120 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 BMW 335xi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (6)	I have a 335xi and the gap in front is pretty substantial. I think if you get a bigger rim, the "illusion" of a bigger wheel gap is created. A smaller rim actually creates the impression of less gap. I'm looking into KW variant 3 coilovers for some adjustability. __________________ *2007 BMW 335xi 6MT TiAg*
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M3 Esq Automobilist 395 Rep 2,632 Posts Drives: E70 X5, 911 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (12)	The 230's will look fine on the xi.
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montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	style 230's are the nicest OEM wheels for the E9x's....
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syphon97 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2009 / 335XI / Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Devo - You still using those 230's on your XI? What type of tires do you have on those 230's? Im looking at putting some 230's on mine as well but im not sure what size tires and offsets just yet.
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Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1001 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	230's are very nice but you'll wanna drop regardless!!
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anklegrabber Private First Class 14 Rep 103 Posts Drives: Alpine White 335 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7)	how did you guys find this thread, it was started in 2007!! ahha __________________ Check out my car!! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261500
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syphon97 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2009 / 335XI / Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Anklegrabber - Got a few questions for you on your thread...Hit me up if you get some time. Sweet ride by the way.
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Mr. F22 Private First Class 28 Rep 166 Posts Drives: m235i Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ / NYC iTrader: (4)	not to thread jack, but have a question relating to 230's on an xi... should BMW suggested tire sizes for the 230 be used on xi's (225/35F 255/30R) or other sizes to accomodate the AWD?
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