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Will later model, 16" 3 Series wheels fit on a 1999 328i convertible? The 1999 convertible has 15" wheels right now.

Submitted: 44 days and 11 hours ago.

Category: BMW

Value: $18

Status: CLOSED

Year: 1999
Make: BMW
Model: 323I Convertible

Posted by bimmaster 44 days and 11 hours ago.

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Hi, most BMW wheels other than early model 4 lug ones, are all the same bolt pattern.
A simple swap from 15 to 16" inch wheels from later model 3 series will fit and work just fine. Just keep the same 205/55/16 tires on there, and you will be looking good.

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I found some wheels for sale that have 225/50/16 tires on them. I'm not sure what the rim width is though. Is there an interference problem with 225/50 tires?
Thanks

Accepted Answer

That is a z3 tire size. It will still fit, but might not look right compared to a next generation 3 series 16" wheel. The width and offset are different for the z3.

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Will later model, 16" 3 Series wheels fit on a 1999 328i convertible? The 1999 convertible has 15" wheels right now.

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Year: 1999
Make: BMW
Model: 323I Convertible

Answer

Hi, most BMW wheels other than early model 4 lug ones, are all the same bolt pattern.
A simple swap from 15 to 16" inch wheels from later model 3 series will fit and work just fine. Just keep the same 205/55/16 tires on there, and you will be looking good.

Reply

I found some wheels for sale that have 225/50/16 tires on them. I'm not sure what the rim width is though. Is there an interference problem with 225/50 tires?
Thanks

Accepted Answer

That is a z3 tire size. It will still fit, but might not look right compared to a next generation 3 series 16" wheel. The width and offset are different for the z3.

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Will later model, 16" 3 Series wheels fit on a 1999 328i convertible? The 1999 convertible has 15" wheels right now.

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Year: 1999Make: BMWModel: 323I Convertible

Answer

Hi, most BMW wheels other than early model 4 lug ones, are all the same bolt pattern. A simple swap from 15 to 16" inch wheels from later model 3 series will fit and work just fine. Just keep the same 205/55/16 tires on there, and you will be looking good.

Reply

I found some wheels for sale that have 225/50/16 tires on them. I'm not sure what the rim width is though. Is there an interference problem with 225/50 tires?Thanks

Accepted Answer

That is a z3 tire size. It will still fit, but might not look right compared to a next generation 3 series 16" wheel. The width and offset are different for the z3.

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Year: 1999
Make: BMW
Model: 323I Convertible

Hi, most BMW wheels other than early model 4 lug ones, are all the same bolt pattern.
A simple swap from 15 to 16" inch wheels from later model 3 series will fit and work just fine. Just keep the same 205/55/16 tires on there, and you will be looking good.

I found some wheels for sale that have 225/50/16 tires on them. I'm not sure what the rim width is though. Is there an interference problem with 225/50 tires?
Thanks