Tire help needed!

adrlan · 04-25-2014, 08:32 AM

Hi everyone! Sorry for posting here but no one was able to help me in the Tire/ Wheels forum.

I have an e90 LCI with 205/55/16 Continental RFT with 282 rims(hideous, I know). I was looking for new wheels and found some on craigslist(pictures below) $500 for the set, does anyone know the style? They are 17" but I don't think they are RFT. My question is, can I use conventional tires on my 09 328i (LCI) and can I use my TPMS from my current tires? What problems can I run into? A local European shop that specializes in BMW's quoted me to mount them at $98 for all 4 tires. Thanks for your help guys!

Here are the pictures of the Wheels, anyone know the style?

Kolyan2k · 04-25-2014, 08:42 AM

none RFT are actually better, and i am pretty sure u can reuse TPMS from stock wheels

Doctor///M · 04-25-2014, 08:42 AM

you can definitely use non-rft tires on your 328... I would recommend them in a heartbeat. You should also be able to use your current TPMS on new wheels.

According to http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/ that 5er wheel style is 138, and the offsets will most likely be different compared to your stock setup. Also ensure that if your car is RWD, you get a set from a donor car with RWD (for the staggered setup). AWD donor wheels will result in a square setup, which may not work well if your car is RWD. There used to be an offset calculator on the wheels and tires section of the forum, but can't seem to find it at the moment.

Dylanize · 04-25-2014, 08:44 AM

Style 138 off an E60. 17" x 7.5"

You can run your TPMS and you will run into basically no issues with conventional tires.

I made the switch about a year ago and never looked back.

adrlan · 04-25-2014, 08:48 AM

The seller told me they are from an 07 so I'm thinking it's either a 3er or 5.

Would I have to do anything to the car (raise it/ lower it) in order to accommodate the 17", currently have 16". Sorry I'm new to this.

Doctor///M · 04-25-2014, 08:55 AM

no raising or lowering to accommodate a different size wheel. What you will need though is the right profile/width tire combinations. If you search around, you can find the appropriate tire sizes for 17", 18" and 19" setups. If you're going through the whole process of sizing up, I'd recommend an 18" setup. You'll probably want to after a month of seeing your car in 17's.

AzureHaze · 04-25-2014, 11:04 AM

Get 18" in non-RFTs. With that combo, you can't go wrong in the looks and performance dept.

adrlan · 04-25-2014, 11:26 AM

Anyone know if I can use wheels from a 2013 328i?

golf4 · 04-25-2014, 04:52 PM

Beware....
I wasted a whole Saturday on trying to get a replacement pair of Run Flats through Craigslist here in the Atlanta area. Needless to say I won't be doing it again.

First advert I went to was a pre-owned sales place with some service. The guy rolls out the two Conti RFTs. I look them over and one of them has a great big nail sticking through it. "Oh yeah" says the guy. "You can get it repaired". It was clearly to darn close to the tread edge so he must have taken me for an idiot (maybe I was, using CL!). No sale!

Next, on to a dingy place stacked high with used tires. This time I couldn't find a problem so bought the pair. However....
On getting home and into proper light, and feeling very carefully inside the tire, lo and behold, another bloody nail. Not so big and hidden in the treads, but poking through none the less. Drove back, got my money back and vowed not to use CL for used tires again!

YMMV

Aaron_N55 · 04-25-2014, 05:06 PM

Non-RFT ride better. Just be sure to throw a fix-a-flat can or some other tire repair kit in for worse case scenarios.

tracfour · 04-26-2014, 12:00 AM

The best thing I did was get rid of my RFT, they suck.

MrZ · 04-26-2014, 03:38 AM

e60 5 series have low offsets (~20 for square set up). So you might want to check them before buying.

smithf80 · 04-26-2014, 05:45 AM

You can definitely use 2013 3 series wheels, I have a pair on my car.

As for those wheels they are from a E60 5 series

adrlan · 04-26-2014, 08:40 AM

I think it's going to be a really tight squeeze!

NGEE · 04-26-2014, 02:23 PM

I hope you get your wheel/tire situation sorted. It can be time-consuming finding the right setup, especially a used one. Good luck!

adrlan · 04-26-2014, 03:37 PM

Was able to try one on before buying, picture below. It didn't rub, anything else I should look for before buying?

04-25-2014, 08:32 AM	#1
adrlan Private 8 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [10.00]	Tire help needed! Hi everyone! Sorry for posting here but no one was able to help me in the Tire/ Wheels forum. I have an e90 LCI with 205/55/16 Continental RFT with 282 rims(hideous, I know). I was looking for new wheels and found some on craigslist(pictures below) $500 for the set, does anyone know the style? They are 17" but I don't think they are RFT. My question is, can I use conventional tires on my 09 328i (LCI) and can I use my TPMS from my current tires? What problems can I run into? A local European shop that specializes in BMW's quoted me to mount them at $98 for all 4 tires. Thanks for your help guys! Here are the pictures of the Wheels, anyone know the style? Attached Images
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Kolyan2k Major General 922 Rep 5,538 Posts Drives: 2006 S2000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	none RFT are actually better, and i am pretty sure u can reuse TPMS from stock wheels
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Dylanize Captain Dutch Rudder 204 Rep 2,258 Posts Drives: AMG Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (8)	Style 138 off an E60. 17" x 7.5" You can run your TPMS and you will run into basically no issues with conventional tires. I made the switch about a year ago and never looked back. __________________ No more E92 or E82
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adrlan Private 8 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [10.00]	The seller told me they are from an 07 so I'm thinking it's either a 3er or 5. Would I have to do anything to the car (raise it/ lower it) in order to accommodate the 17", currently have 16". Sorry I'm new to this.
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Doctor///M Brigadier General 1792 Rep 4,216 Posts Drives: 2023 AUDI RS6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (14) Garage List 2023 Audi RS6 Avant [0.00] BMW M2 Competition [10.00] 2009 BMW 335i [0.00] 2015 M3 [9.52]	no raising or lowering to accommodate a different size wheel. What you will need though is the right profile/width tire combinations. If you search around, you can find the appropriate tire sizes for 17", 18" and 19" setups. If you're going through the whole process of sizing up, I'd recommend an 18" setup. You'll probably want to after a month of seeing your car in 17's. __________________ 2020 F87 M2 Competition /l\ LBB /i\ Executive Package 2013 E70 X5M /l\ Space Grey /i\ Full Silverstone Leather /l\ LED Headlights /i\ Comfort Access /l\ HUD /i\ Ventilated Seats /l\ 22" BBS SV BMW CCA Member
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adrlan Private 8 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [10.00]	Anyone know if I can use wheels from a 2013 328i? Attached Images
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golf4 New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2009 Jet Black 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Beware.... I wasted a whole Saturday on trying to get a replacement pair of Run Flats through Craigslist here in the Atlanta area. Needless to say I won't be doing it again. First advert I went to was a pre-owned sales place with some service. The guy rolls out the two Conti RFTs. I look them over and one of them has a great big nail sticking through it. "Oh yeah" says the guy. "You can get it repaired". It was clearly to darn close to the tread edge so he must have taken me for an idiot (maybe I was, using CL!). No sale! Next, on to a dingy place stacked high with used tires. This time I couldn't find a problem so bought the pair. However.... On getting home and into proper light, and feeling very carefully inside the tire, lo and behold, another bloody nail. Not so big and hidden in the treads, but poking through none the less. Drove back, got my money back and vowed not to use CL for used tires again! YMMV
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04-25-2014, 05:06 PM	#10
Aaron_N55 Lieutenant 56 Rep 425 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	Non-RFT ride better. Just be sure to throw a fix-a-flat can or some other tire repair kit in for worse case scenarios. __________________ E92 335XI M-Sport - BSM, CR, 6MT, KW Variant 3, Cobb V3, PSS, ETS Charge Pipe and BMS Intake
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MrZ Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	e60 5 series have low offsets (~20 for square set up). So you might want to check them before buying. __________________
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adrlan Private 8 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [10.00]	I think it's going to be a really tight squeeze! Attached Images
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adrlan Private 8 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [10.00]	Was able to try one on before buying, picture below. It didn't rub, anything else I should look for before buying? Attached Images
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