Ditch the run flats?

nealf · 12-17-2023, 12:43 PM

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?

richardodn · 12-23-2023, 10:03 AM

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]

TEF · 12-24-2023, 09:03 AM

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.

BIG_KID · 12-29-2023, 05:27 PM

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

nealf · 01-02-2024, 11:02 AM

Hi a couple of questions- Did you use a jack from the E83? Any photos of how u anchored it in the back? Thanks.

BIG_KID · 01-08-2024, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nealf

Hi a couple of questions- Did you use a jack from the E83? Any photos of how u anchored it in the back? Thanks.

Yes, E83 jack

12-17-2023, 12:43 PM	#1
nealf New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Philadelphia PA iTrader: (0)	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? Attached Images
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richardodn First Lieutenant 160 Rep 350 Posts Drives: '12 X3 35iX/'20 440ix cabrio Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	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] __________________ 1986 Delphin 528e - Roof rack equipped lumber hauler. 2008 Platinum-Beige X3 3.0si - Current project 2012 Alpine White X3 xDrive35i - My new snowmobile. 2020 Estoril Blue 440i xDrive cabrio w/MPPSK - This car is a blast to drive.
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TEF First Lieutenant 111 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 16 X3 28d/18 540d xdrive Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Western PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 540d xdrive [0.00] 2018 540d xdrive [0.00] 2016 X3 28d [0.00]	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
BIG_KID Second Lieutenant 68 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 28i Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Northern indiana iTrader: (0)	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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01-02-2024, 11:02 AM	#5
nealf New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Philadelphia PA iTrader: (0)	Hi a couple of questions- Did you use a jack from the E83? Any photos of how u anchored it in the back? Thanks.
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