2006 330xi wheels

2006330xi · 05-15-2011, 11:36 AM

Hello all, I have a wheel question pertaining to the 06 BMW 330xi. My wife has a 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero with tire size 235 45 17... My 330xi has 225 45 17s, and I am wondering if the Saab wheels (tire and rim) will fit on my BMW? I am not sure how it would look, but I thought about checking it out... any suggestions?

shanecarmaster1 · 05-15-2011, 11:41 AM

There shouldn't be a problem with that little of a difference - unless the e90's rims are at the maximum size before the rub, but I highly doubt that.

Post a pic of a Saab wheel on a BMW please... There should be some interesting comments. lol

2006330xi · 05-15-2011, 11:43 AM

This is the saab wheel..
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...w=1345&bih=583

2006330xi · 05-15-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by shanecarmaster1

There shouldn't be a problem with that little of a difference - unless the e90's rims are at the maximum size before the rub, but I highly doubt that.

Post a pic of a Saab wheel on a BMW please... There should be some interesting comments. lol

I think the center caps would be interchangeable.. not sure though. I have no clue how it would look. The only reason for the thought of changing is because the saab wheels are wider than the BMW 330xi wheels... I thought it might look a little more aggressive... who knows.

VTECaddict · 05-15-2011, 01:06 PM

different bolt pattern. wont fit.

shanecarmaster1 · 05-15-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

different bolt pattern. wont fit.

True true, don't know why I didn't think of that. /: You're right.

assinizarM3 · 05-15-2011, 01:41 PM

Saab wheels on a BMW! delete ur post mate before...before they it youu!!

2006330xi · 05-15-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by assinizarM3

Saab wheels on a BMW! delete ur post mate before...before they it youu!!

Fortunately (or unfortunately) for me, I am not a BMW snob that thinks there are no other cars worthy of being driven, besides a BMW... sorry, but its just not my style to be an arrogant snob like that. I am not saying you are, I am just stating my position.

Richwm · 05-15-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

different bolt pattern. wont fit.

What he said and here is why.
BMW = 5 X 120 bolt pattern and Saab uses 5 X 110.

2006330xi · 05-15-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Richwm

What he said and here is why.
BMW = 5 X 120 bolt pattern and Saab uses 5 X 110.

Thanks for the info.. I guess I am gonna have to go find some 162s somewhere. Ugh!!!

assinizarM3 · 05-15-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 2006330xi

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Originally Posted by assinizarM3

Saab wheels on a BMW! delete ur post mate before...before they it youu!!

Fortunately (or unfortunately) for me, I am not a BMW snob that thinks there are no other cars worthy of being driven, besides a BMW... sorry, but its just not my style to be an arrogant snob like that. I am not saying you are, I am just stating my position.

no problem!i'm on ur side!it's not about bmw, it's about puting wheels that aren't made for ur car...same response on puting the 330's on the saab...they just won't look good...anyway that's only my point of view!

2006330xi · 05-16-2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by assinizarM3

no problem!i'm on ur side!it's not about bmw, it's about puting wheels that aren't made for ur car...same response on puting the 330's on the saab...they just won't look good...anyway that's only my point of view!

AHHH... forgive me then. It sounded to me like it was a BMW/SAAB thing and not just a wheel thing.

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