M235 wheel alternative

FunRevn · 03-13-2014, 10:57 PM

I'm starting this thread in hopes of collecting real wheel alternatives for the M235.

Wheels that fit correctly with the correct offset maybe even some replica wheels of all-time favorites.

Wheel vendors let us know what you're coming up with were all itching for something better than what they're giving us.

GFK007 · 03-13-2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FunRevn

I'm starting this thread in hopes of collecting real wheel alternatives for the M235.

Wheels that fit correctly with the correct offset maybe even some replica wheels of all-time favorites.

Wheel vendors let us know what you're coming up with were all itching for something better than what they're giving us.

Yes. I need as much rim info as possible.

BEM-S4 · 03-14-2014, 08:49 AM

I have a call in to Gill at Tire Rack, he's active on the 1-series wheel forum. Will ask him to post something similar to the winter wheel thread he has over there with a list of options that will definitely work for us.

FunRevn · 03-14-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

I have a call in to Gill at Tire Rack, he's active on the 1-series wheel forum. Will ask him to post something similar to the winter wheel thread he has over there with a list of options that will definitely work for us.

Great thanks.

I would love to find a replica of BMW 361 rims.

FunRevn · 03-14-2014, 12:12 PM

Here is another shot

ScottMZ3 · 03-14-2014, 12:29 PM

We need some staggered wheel options...the M235i is crying out for some 9"-10" wide rears. The stock 8" just aren't wide enough IMHO.

M.barnes · 03-15-2014, 03:11 AM

Good luck with 10" rears. These are 9.5 on coilovers with added camber. Getting concave rears will be triky

FunRevn · 03-19-2014, 11:19 PM

Bump

ska///235i · 03-23-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by M.barnes

Good luck with 10" rears. These are 9.5 on coilovers with added camber. Getting concave rears will be triky

Nice...can you tell us the offset of that setup?

M.barnes · 03-24-2014, 10:26 AM

Et50 rears, with some arch rolling and coilovers

jbass524 · 03-28-2014, 10:32 AM

Hey All,

I know that anyone with an M235 in Northern California can stop by APEX Race Parts for a test fitment. They have wheels designed specifically for the 1 Series, among many others, and the M235 doesn't seem very different.

They will bolt up various wheel fitments to determine the best fit down to the millimeter. You just have to call them to make an appointment.

255zr · 03-28-2014, 12:24 PM

If anoyone does it, please share your fitment. Thanks

IZAGLO · 03-28-2014, 01:12 PM

Putting on oversize rims and tires on my 135i was the worst mod I have ever done. VMR rims and Yoko AD08 tires... The rear was a battle to get them from not rubbing and even after a couple fender rolls it still had issues. Finally after dealing with this BS we put OEM Michelin SS on the car and called it a day..To this day I HATE when a car rubs any car...the worst experience I ever had modding. But luckily I learn from my mistakes and will NEVER repeat them......Tread lightly my friends and only drink Dos Equis and put on tire/rim combos that do not rub it's just not worth the headaches...

Richy59 · 03-28-2014, 02:51 PM

I posted this in the other thread, these are quotes I was given from a UK supplier who had fitments for the M135i:

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Originally Posted by Richy59

I'm looking to buy some 19" BBS CH-Rs when I get the car. I wasn't sure about offsets or anything and all I could compare it to was the M135i as I assume they have a very similar chassis set up.

I emailed rimstyle.com and asked them if their figment guide for the M135i applies to the M235i and they said they are the same. So these are the wheels that would fit:

19 x 8" all round - ET40 - 225/35R19 tyres

19 x 8" front 19 x 9" rear - ET40 front ET44 rear (includes 3mm spacer) - 225/35R19 front tyres 255/30R19 rear tyres

19 x 8" front 19 x 9.5" rear - ET40 front ET35 rear - 225/35R19 front tyres 255/30R19 rear tyres

I don't know their policy on returns if I did indeed buy them and the simply didn't fit the car.

Cripple · 03-29-2014, 10:38 AM

Working on a set with ADV1 for mine!

GFK007 · 03-30-2014, 09:57 PM

I literally can't stand to look at the stock rims anymore, particularly because I opted for the AS tires (all 4 of which are 225!!), as I expected to buy a set of 19's shortly after taking delivery of the car.

So if you guys could keep me posted on your progress, it would be much appreciated!

Richy59 · 03-30-2014, 11:21 PM

I think I'll need to wait on the funds building up before I take the jump with wheels, 19s and a full set of tyres isn't cheap...

FunRevn · 03-31-2014, 11:24 AM

I really like the mineral gray. But I would like to see the wheels in bright silver rather than this ferric Grey before changing them out.

I'm looking into plasti dip I see that they've come out with a new aluminum metallic which is pretty awesome. I can't find the link right now but that might be an option and probably would make the wheels look larger.

dmboone25 · 03-31-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FunRevn

I really like the mineral gray. But I would like to see the wheels in bright silver rather than this ferric Grey before changing them out.

I'm looking into plasti dip I see that they've come out with a new aluminum metallic which is pretty awesome. I can't find the link right now but that might be an option and probably would make the wheels look larger.

I would like to see the stock wheels in a 19 and bright silver - that would look hot - I really like the wheel design, and the Ferric isn't bad, but bright silver on my BSM would really pop...

FunRevn · 03-31-2014, 02:28 PM

I'm with you on the 19in Stock wheels in bright Silver.

But until then and as a cheap alternative, I hope someone tries this Plasti Dip route. If I get the car this summer, I will try it and see. If it looks good enough I may just have them repainted.

PhotoShop anyone??? Stock wheels in Bright Silver. And then For dmBoones 19in :-)

M.barnes · 04-01-2014, 07:43 AM

having picked up my car i reckon i am happy with standard for a while actually. ride height and wheel size dont offend me now. Only thing i may do is spacers

dmboone25 · 04-01-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by FunRevn

I'm with you on the 19in Stock wheels in bright Silver.

But until then and as a cheap alternative, I hope someone tries this Plasti Dip route. If I get the car this summer, I will try it and see. If it looks good enough I may just have them repainted.

PhotoShop anyone??? Stock wheels in Bright Silver. And then For dmBoones 19in :-)

We are on the same page my man.

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ScottMZ3 Captain 439 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1, 2019 X5 40i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Roseville, CA iTrader: (0)	We need some staggered wheel options...the M235i is crying out for some 9"-10" wide rears. The stock 8" just aren't wide enough IMHO. __________________ - Scott Current Cars: 2019 X5 xDrive40i M-Sport, 2018 Camaro ZL1 Past BMWs: '16 528i, '00 M-Coupe, '14 X1 sDrive28i, '00 740iL, '02 325i, '99 M-Coupe, '00 323Ci, '79 323i, '83 320i
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M.barnes Captain 41 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 123d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rugby, uk iTrader: (0)	Good luck with 10" rears. These are 9.5 on coilovers with added camber. Getting concave rears will be triky
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FunRevn Captain 60 Rep 736 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Western Region iTrader: (0)	Bump __________________ 2011 335 E90 MSport PPK - retired 2008 M3 - retired 2007 335 E92 - Buy back 2007 X3 MSport - retired 1995 M3 - retired
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M.barnes Captain 41 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 123d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rugby, uk iTrader: (0)	Et50 rears, with some arch rolling and coilovers
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jbass524 Major 99 Rep 1,050 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norcal iTrader: (2)	Hey All, I know that anyone with an M235 in Northern California can stop by APEX Race Parts for a test fitment. They have wheels designed specifically for the 1 Series, among many others, and the M235 doesn't seem very different. They will bolt up various wheel fitments to determine the best fit down to the millimeter. You just have to call them to make an appointment.
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255zr Private First Class 63 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	If anoyone does it, please share your fitment. Thanks
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IZAGLO Mbira 30 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: Sedonna Red 09 135i SOLD Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Garage cleaning Brake Dust iTrader: (3)	Putting on oversize rims and tires on my 135i was the worst mod I have ever done. VMR rims and Yoko AD08 tires... The rear was a battle to get them from not rubbing and even after a couple fender rolls it still had issues. Finally after dealing with this BS we put OEM Michelin SS on the car and called it a day..To this day I HATE when a car rubs any car...the worst experience I ever had modding. But luckily I learn from my mistakes and will NEVER repeat them......Tread lightly my friends and only drink Dos Equis and put on tire/rim combos that do not rub it's just not worth the headaches... __________________
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GFK007 Captain 374 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 2014 m235i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	I literally can't stand to look at the stock rims anymore, particularly because I opted for the AS tires (all 4 of which are 225!!), as I expected to buy a set of 19's shortly after taking delivery of the car. So if you guys could keep me posted on your progress, it would be much appreciated! __________________ MG on CR M235i, mods to come... (gone but not forgotten) 2011 e90 M Sport - M-Tech Carbon Diffuser, OEM Carbon Trunk Spoiler, 20% tint, black reflectors, black OEM grille, LUX white Angel Eyes.
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Richy59 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 35 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M235i [0.00]	I think I'll need to wait on the funds building up before I take the jump with wheels, 19s and a full set of tyres isn't cheap...
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FunRevn Captain 60 Rep 736 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Western Region iTrader: (0)	I really like the mineral gray. But I would like to see the wheels in bright silver rather than this ferric Grey before changing them out. I'm looking into plasti dip I see that they've come out with a new aluminum metallic which is pretty awesome. I can't find the link right now but that might be an option and probably would make the wheels look larger. __________________ 2011 335 E90 MSport PPK - retired 2008 M3 - retired 2007 335 E92 - Buy back 2007 X3 MSport - retired 1995 M3 - retired
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FunRevn Captain 60 Rep 736 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Western Region iTrader: (0)	I'm with you on the 19in Stock wheels in bright Silver. But until then and as a cheap alternative, I hope someone tries this Plasti Dip route. If I get the car this summer, I will try it and see. If it looks good enough I may just have them repainted. PhotoShop anyone??? Stock wheels in Bright Silver. And then For dmBoones 19in :-) __________________ 2011 335 E90 MSport PPK - retired 2008 M3 - retired 2007 335 E92 - Buy back 2007 X3 MSport - retired 1995 M3 - retired
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M.barnes Captain 41 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 123d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rugby, uk iTrader: (0)	having picked up my car i reckon i am happy with standard for a while actually. ride height and wheel size dont offend me now. Only thing i may do is spacers
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