BMW Style 397 wheels

Phil99z · 10-14-2022, 01:20 AM

Hi all,

I’m looking into buying a used set of BMW style 397 wheels as a spare set of alloys for winter, they come with 225/40 x 18 tyres all round (square set up).

Just wanted to see if these will fit ok on my F31 340i (which currently has 19" staggered alloys) and clear the blue brake calipers. Also anyone have pics with them on?

Cheers guys!

555GGM · 10-14-2022, 04:44 AM

I have the same on mine, 370mm fronts and they clear no problem...But mine are 225/45/18. For a 340i you're obviously ok for transfer box etc but thought I'd mention I think at 225 they 'should' be /45.

555GGM · 10-14-2022, 04:47 AM

Pics should be here:!

Phil99z · 10-14-2022, 08:05 AM

Thanks for this mate - looks decent.

I think the alloys/tyres I am looking at were originally on a 135i so the tyres are 225/40/18s. You reckon these would be ok? The tyres on the style 397 alloys are winter ones if that makes any difference

Abzynthe · 10-14-2022, 09:12 AM

It's not the end of the world to go with 40 over 45

DaveH28 · 10-22-2022, 01:14 PM

Have you managed to get any 397s,

I have some in the garage that I had on my 330d and 440i.. the 440i had the big brakes and blue callipers, so fit fine.

I haven't had them fit on anything for last 2 years as I have a 335d now and haven't bothered. They have winters on them and would prob do one winter..

Let me know if your interested, they aren't in the best condition but i wouldn't want much for them either.

I don't think they have tpms sensors though.. my first f30 had the old style tpms without sensors.

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Phil99z First Lieutenant 115 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2018 F31 340i Shadowline Ed Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cheshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 F31 340i (MPPSK) [0.00]	BMW Style 397 wheels Hi all, I’m looking into buying a used set of BMW style 397 wheels as a spare set of alloys for winter, they come with 225/40 x 18 tyres all round (square set up). Just wanted to see if these will fit ok on my F31 340i (which currently has 19" staggered alloys) and clear the blue brake calipers. Also anyone have pics with them on? Cheers guys! __________________ Previous: 2007 E91 330i M Sport (Titan Silver) Current: 2018 F31 340i Shadowline Edition, MPPSK, (Alpine White)
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555GGM Private 39 Rep 72 Posts Drives: F31 335 & E85 (Z4) Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Chester iTrader: (0)	I have the same on mine, 370mm fronts and they clear no problem...But mine are 225/45/18. For a 340i you're obviously ok for transfer box etc but thought I'd mention I think at 225 they 'should' be /45. Last edited by 555GGM; 10-14-2022 at 04:54 AM.. Reason: Addition of tyre size
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555GGM Private 39 Rep 72 Posts Drives: F31 335 & E85 (Z4) Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Chester iTrader: (0)	Pics should be here:! Attached Images
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Phil99z First Lieutenant 115 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2018 F31 340i Shadowline Ed Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cheshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 F31 340i (MPPSK) [0.00]	Thanks for this mate - looks decent. I think the alloys/tyres I am looking at were originally on a 135i so the tyres are 225/40/18s. You reckon these would be ok? The tyres on the style 397 alloys are winter ones if that makes any difference __________________ Previous: 2007 E91 330i M Sport (Titan Silver) Current: 2018 F31 340i Shadowline Edition, MPPSK, (Alpine White)
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Abzynthe Colonel 1388 Rep 2,127 Posts Drives: BMW 440i Gran Coupe LCI Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It's not the end of the world to go with 40 over 45 Attached Images __________________ Previous: 2010 F01 740d M Sport \| 2015 F36 420d M Sport Current: 2018 F36 440i M Sport (Stage 1 BM3, xHP stage 3)
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DaveH28 Captain 287 Rep 643 Posts Drives: f31 335d estoril blue Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Littleborough, Gt. Manc iTrader: (0)	Have you managed to get any 397s, I have some in the garage that I had on my 330d and 440i.. the 440i had the big brakes and blue callipers, so fit fine. I haven't had them fit on anything for last 2 years as I have a 335d now and haven't bothered. They have winters on them and would prob do one winter.. Let me know if your interested, they aren't in the best condition but i wouldn't want much for them either. I don't think they have tpms sensors though.. my first f30 had the old style tpms without sensors.
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