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Staggered wheels and non staggered.

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Cheo135, Aug 9, 2012.

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    Cheo135

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    Hello everyone.
    I am new in this community, just purchased my first BMW a 2008 135i coupe.
    I have a question and hope somebody can help me out.
    My car has 18 X 7.5 rims in the front and 18 X 8.5 in the back.
    Can I install 18 X 8 rims all around in this car?
    Thanks in advance for any help.
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    MGarrison

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    Presumably somebody here may know and pipe up, but if not, call the Tire Rack, they should be able to accurately advise you on wheel fitments.

    https://www.tirerack.com/
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    Cheo135

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    Thanks.
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    CRKrieger

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    Not being as cautious as Marshall, I'm going to say, "yes". It would give your car a little more oversteer - which would probably be a good thing since it no doubt comes from the factory with understeer as the dominant characteristic.
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    Cheo135

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    Thanks for the info CR.
    I also follow the advise of MGarrison and talked to a guy over tirerack. He told me also that I could use 18 x 8 in front and 18 x 9 in the back. I am planning to buy new rims for summer and put the winter tires on the factory rims because they are a little bit scuffed. So it will be 18x8 in the front with 225-40-18 tires and 18x9 in the back with 255-35-18 for the summer. The winter will be 225-40-18 all around with rims 18x7.5 in the front and 18x8.5 in the rear. Thanks all for pointing me in the right direction

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