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Originally Posted by pj_mac
Hi,
I'm UK based and just looking to purchase winter wheels for my M240i, and am getting confused by the whole offset issue - I'm looking to go to 17" for the winter, but what width would I be recommended to get, and what offset? I'm looking to go with the same wheel / tyre on all four corners.
Thanks....
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Hey PJ,
Narrower wheels/tires are better in the winter for traction. A popular width for winter around here is 7.5" (which also happens to be the width of the stock front wheels). The stock offset is et45. If you want your wheels to be more flush with the fenders, then an offset of et35 would be better. Any offset in between these would be fine. Tire size for a 17x7.5 wheel would be 225/45/17.
Make sure to check the 17" wheels you are looking at will clear the brakes, as some do not. Tire Rack is a great resource as their fitments are guaranteed. If it's available on Tire Rack, it'll fit.