BMW 320i Touring - Wheels/Tyres Question for BMW 320i Touring

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Fri 12 Jul 2013 14:43
BMW 320i Touring - Wheels/Tyres Question for BMW 320i Touring - Mahrud

Can anyone advise please?

I have recently changed by 2010 BMW 320i Touring for a new 2013 model - same spec. I have a set of BMW supplied alloys and winter tyres for old car but can't use them on the new vehicle because the tyre size has changed from 225/45 R17 on the 2010 model to 225/50 R17 on the 2013 car.

Given the width of the tyre is the same and the diameter of the alloy wheels also appers to be identical when I measure it, can I fit new 225/50 tyres to my old alloys or do I need to invest in a new set of both wheels and alloys?

Any advice appreciated

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Fri 12 Jul 2013 23:12
BMW 320i Touring - Wheels/Tyres Question for BMW 320i Touring - Peter.N.

I can't see that there would be a problem with that, most wheels will even except slightly different width tyres so as yours are the same I don't see a problem.

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