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[jose100fires]

A friend of mine has ordered a 328 ZHP with 197 wheels. He likes my wheels (135), I like his. Can we swap? Here are my concerns/questions...

1) Do (or can) we swap only wheels or do we have to swap both wheels and tires. (I'm doing a ED in July, his doesn't get here until end of June, so probably same (roughly) miles on each by the time we can swap)

2) Can this work? I noticed that the 328's wheels are a bit different in size... 225/40 18 front/ 255/35 18 rear. 135 wheels are 215/40 18 front/ 245/35 18 rear.

3) Do I want to do this? I track my car and want the best rubber to road. It looks like I may be gaining some rubber with this swap? Or am I just confused?

4) Any other issues at play here? Fit? Weight?

Any input would be great, even comments on aesthetics.

Thanks, Jose

[Chop79]

I prefer the stock 135i wheels. I think that they fit the car perfectly. And I also think that the 197's look great, but more suited for the 3. I'm sure that doesn't help you at all. Sorry!

[jose100fires]

Thanks for the input Chop 79, like I said, any input is welcome.

Jose

[WhiteOne]

The offsets are probably quite different.

[MerlinMc]

Don't know whether the swap would work, but I too prefer the 197s over the stock wheels.

[theanhdy]

I'm looking into doing the same thing, bump for answer

[Novator]

If the 197s are the mesh more BBS looking wheels they won't fit. I noticed it on a 328i and inquired, but the offsets are too much off. I wonder if spacers would work though. Ask your parts associate at the dealership though.