[Vista.i4]

The stock 854 (36105A08CA1) wheel is 7.5Jx18 with the 225/50-18. All 4 the same.

 

[Vista.i4]

Now, granted, I am basing this on what I have found by research and not what I have actually seen on the car - since I haven't seen the car yet! But pretty sure, though.

 

[petee_c]

That's probably a decent deal for Michelin winters.... but they can be had cheaper if you don't need OEM BMW rims... I will be gettng these: installation is free, I believe TPMS is $35/wheel. My wife has Kumho wintes on her q7 and they are fine. I don't need them either right away, so it's just sitting in my cart right now. but I think you could save $800 by going replica rims and getting them online. Quick math puts it at about $2100cdn plus tax for the kumhos. Michelins might be $2500 plus tax.

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I havent bought the wheels yet.... but did get badges for the center caps from my (distant) cousins on Aliexpress....

under $6 shipped all the way from the PRC

 

[Vista.i4]

I got my new e40 this week and now have the 854 wheels available (as they were taken off immediately at the dealer). Indeed they are 7-1/2Jx18". Including factory installed tire pressure sensor set of 4 $1400.

 

[Vista.i4]

I took a deposit on the wheels so they're off the market now.

The factory tires 225/50R18 are still available.

 

[petee_c]

I ended up ordering these tires from PMCtire in Quebec today.

I had to online chat with one of their representatives to get the order to go through...(their online configurator doesn't seem to have all the right wheels lined up.

These are the specs on the wheels.

I believe Wunsch from SK is also running this set.

 

[Wunsch]

I believe Wunsch from SK is also running this set.

Those do indeed look like my wheels! The only difference is that I went with narrower 225/50R18 tires on them. The wheels are a bit narrower than stock (and with an offset that compensates for the narrowness), so they're perfect for 225 tires.

 

[petee_c]

Those do indeed look like my wheels! The only difference is that I went with narrower 225/50R18 tires on them. The wheels are a bit narrower than stock (and with an offset that compensates for the narrowness), so they're perfect for 225 tires.

gave me a fright for a second...

I just double checked and the Kumho tires i picked out can go on a 7.5"-9" rim no problem... Tread width is 9.6" on 8" width rim according to Kumho, which is a little more bumper protection if I return to the automated touchless carwash (with rails) this winter.

 

[Wunsch]

Yeah, 245 will fit fine. They'll protrude out to the side of the car a bit more than stock, but we're talking about millimetres.

 

[petee_c]

Have you thought about running spacers in the rear, or does the square setup look fine?

 

[Wunsch]

Have you thought about running spacers in the rear, or does the square setup look fine?

The square setup looks quite fine to me. I seem to recall that the offset on the wider rear wheels of the staggered summer setup compensates for the width by moving the wider tire inward, so everything balances out. If you look at my thread about my drive home, you can see a few pictures with these wheels mounted

 

[petee_c]

my wheels and tires arrived yesterday from PMC tire.... I got an additional $40 discount, because there is a tiny mark on one of the rims near the bead... (the mark is small so I took the discount instead of getting another rim.)

the BMW centercap logo from Aliexpress fits perfectly.

 

[Hugggy_Bear]

Those do indeed look like my wheels! The only difference is that I went with narrower 225/50R18 tires on them. The wheels are a bit narrower than stock (and with an offset that compensates for the narrowness), so they're perfect for 225 tires.

any chance you have a picture of the rims with the 225/50R18 on them? I’ve got the base eDrive 40 and that is the stock size of tire that came with the car. I’m curious as to how they look on a rim that is 1/2” wider than stock.
The R198 is a good looking rim and currently my top choice!

 

[Wunsch]

any chance you have a picture of the rims with the 225/50R18 on them? I’ve got the base eDrive 40 and that is the stock size of tire that came with the car. I’m curious as to how they look on a rim that is 1/2” wider than stock.
The R198 is a good looking rim and currently my top choice!

You can see some pictures of them on my car in this thread:

Yet another delivery post - Portimao M50

I've had my car for over a week now, so I guess this is overdue. I ordered in April 2022, and got an allocation almost right away at the start of May 2022. I almost got to take delivery in early December 2022, but then the front motor recall delayed my delivery into February 2023. But I...

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Is there anything else more specific you're looking for?

 

[Hugggy_Bear]

They look good! How did you find the quality? No corrosion on the finish?

 

[Wunsch]

I used Replika wheels on my previous BMW as well, and had no issues through six winters. They seem to be quality wheels.

 

[bdh1119]

Given that I’m a weirdo, I just ordered some winter tires and wheels even though my car hasn’t been built yet. At least I’ll be prepared! I’m mentioning it in this thread because I learned about the Replika wheels here (Thank you!) and decided I wanted them. Sorry to be a copycat, but the wheels from BMW are crazy expensive and I didn’t really like the ones I was seeing on TR and the like.

This Canadian company ships free to the US. How cool is that?

Replika R198-1880-44MN+30C666 - R198 18" Gloss Gray

Series: R198 Wheel Diameter: 18 in. Wheel Width: 8 in. Bolt Pattern: 5x112 Offset Filter: 30 Center Bore: 66.6 Wheel Load: 1620 lbs. Wheel Color: Gray Wheel Finish: Gloss Wheel Material: Aluminum Quantity: Sold Individually

www.tdotperformance.ca

I’ll be putting Michelin X-Ice snows on these puppies. Then I’ll just need the car. And some frigid weather and snow/ice.

 

[toosteeley]

^ Do you have an M50 or e40? The load rating on those wheels is a bit low.

 

[bdh1119]

^ Do you have an M50 or e40? The load rating on those wheels is a bit low.

I have an e40 on order

 

[bdh1119]

Well, that was a bust. They canceled my order, saying they don’t ship to US after all. I mentioned they should update the wording on their site! Haha.

Decided to order a package from Fitment Industries. Now I’m just trying to decide if I should go 225/50/18 or 245/45/18. I suppose with the skinnier option, range and comfort will be better but handling will suffer. Then the reverse for going wider.