12-17-2023, 12:43 PM | #1 |
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Ditch the run flats?
Hi I have a 2012 28i, it came with 17 inch wheels and run flats. Most of you probably know there is only ONE tire option available anywhere, a $300.00 bridgestone. I have thought about going with an 18 inch Style 307 wheel so I can get the tire I want to choose from as there are so many more options.
I located a set of those wheels and was trying to positively identify from photos before I go and buy them. I am trying to decipher what exact numbers or letters they are supposed to have. Does anyone have a similar wheel that they could photograph from the back to help me positively identify? |
12-23-2023, 10:03 AM | #2 |
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They're BMW style 307, 18x8, offset et43. Made only for the F25/F26 models I made this determination by they're made by BMW [BMW DOT] they look like pictures of Style 307 [https://www.auto-treff.com/wcf/index...-styling-307/] They have the correct offset of et43 [IS43]
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12-24-2023, 09:03 AM | #3 |
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When trying to determine what the BMW style number might be or model it is intended for this website is quite useful: www.bmwstylewheels.com
BTW, Richard is correct. Style 307 is a common 18" F25 wheel. |
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12-29-2023, 05:27 PM | #4 |
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I have the exact same vehicle as you (crappy 17” wheels) and only one tire available in our size. I went with 35i wheels (18”) and tire size 245/50-18 (non run flats) I bought an additional 35i wheel along with a scissors jack/lug nut wrench from an earlier X3. The jack and wrench are in the rear cubby and I made a spare tire mount out of 3/8” threaded rod and bent a hook on the end to secure it to one of the luggage tie downs. Then a tire cover to hide it all. Never had a flat yet….LOL
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01-08-2024, 06:21 PM | #6 |
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Yes, E83 jack
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