Winter Tyre size? - BMW 1-Series Forum (F20) 135i

F20ROO · 08-02-2012, 03:04 AM

My F21 is due in Oct and I am hoping to have some winter wheels fitted immediately.

Will a set from the previous shape 1 series fit?
Currently looking at a set of steels/winter tyres that are 185/60/16.

Or should I be looking at a different size?

Many thanks in advance

Fanis · 08-02-2012, 03:06 AM

The size you are quoting is wrong. for 16'' rims, you can fit either 195/55/16 or 205/55/16 tyres.

fuzzer · 08-02-2012, 05:13 AM

205 tyres are needed if its got auto park Assist

ovekvam · 08-02-2012, 09:42 AM

I think 185 will be slightly too narrow for a heavy car like the F20. Narrow tyres perform well in slush, but they deform too much in dry/wet conditions, and they are slightly down on grip on ice.

205/55-16 is a very popular size, so you should get a lot of tyre for your money there.

will-w · 08-02-2012, 04:10 PM

Previous 1 series wheels do not fit the F20 as the F20 uses M14 bolts where as the old 1 series uses M12...

Basically the holes in the old alloys are too small

I'm looking at getting some winter wheels myself and have decided to go for 205's, don't want to go any smaller as I don't want to compromise on non-snow grip

Koalway Kid · 08-02-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by will-w

I'm looking at getting some winter wheels myself and have decided to go for 205's, don't want to go any smaller as I don't want to compromise on non-snow grip

I'm selling a set of f20 winter wheels and tyres... If your interested?

http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=700346

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08-02-2012, 05:13 AM	#3
fuzzer Private Drives: In bits Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 89 iTrader: (0)	205 tyres are needed if its got auto park Assist

08-02-2012, 09:42 AM	#4
ovekvam Major Drives: F20 116i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bryne, Norway Posts: 1,154 iTrader: (0)	I think 185 will be slightly too narrow for a heavy car like the F20. Narrow tyres perform well in slush, but they deform too much in dry/wet conditions, and they are slightly down on grip on ice. 205/55-16 is a very popular size, so you should get a lot of tyre for your money there.

08-02-2012, 04:10 PM	#5
will-w 'Captain Slow' Drives: F20 118d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 161 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 F20 M Sport [5.00]	Previous 1 series wheels do not fit the F20 as the F20 uses M14 bolts where as the old 1 series uses M12... Basically the holes in the old alloys are too small I'm looking at getting some winter wheels myself and have decided to go for 205's, don't want to go any smaller as I don't want to compromise on non-snow grip