Need help. Changing stock rims on 2007 323i???

Kevumm · 04-03-2010, 09:10 PM

Hi guys. I need a bit of help. I just bought a pair of used alloy wheels for my 2007 323i (Canada). I want them for winter tires. Now I'm not sure if they will fit properly.

The stock rims are 16 X 7. The new (old) ones are factory BMW Borbet 5 spoke alloys but they are 16 X 7.5. I did try them on and they did seem to fit, but I am concerned about the offset. I think the stock alloys are 34mm offset, and the old rims are 20mm offset. Does anyone think this will be a problem?? I don't want to damage the suspension or anything

Any insight will be greatly appreciated.

remmib · 04-04-2010, 07:38 AM

Welcome.
16x7.5 ET20 will fit, even if the front will stick out more than the OEM wheels.

Kevumm · 04-05-2010, 05:55 PM

Thanks Remmib. I was just a bit worried that I would damage the suspension somehow. Thanks a lot for the reply!!

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Kevumm Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 323i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	Need help. Changing stock rims on 2007 323i??? Hi guys. I need a bit of help. I just bought a pair of used alloy wheels for my 2007 323i (Canada). I want them for winter tires. Now I'm not sure if they will fit properly. The stock rims are 16 X 7. The new (old) ones are factory BMW Borbet 5 spoke alloys but they are 16 X 7.5. I did try them on and they did seem to fit, but I am concerned about the offset. I think the stock alloys are 34mm offset, and the old rims are 20mm offset. Does anyone think this will be a problem?? I don't want to damage the suspension or anything Any insight will be greatly appreciated.
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remmib General 1569 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Welcome. 16x7.5 ET20 will fit, even if the front will stick out more than the OEM wheels. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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Kevumm Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 323i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	Thanks Remmib. I was just a bit worried that I would damage the suspension somehow. Thanks a lot for the reply!!
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