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      03-22-2019, 02:48 PM   #1
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G20 vs F30 wheels

Does anybody know if F30 wheels are interchangeable with the new G20?
e.g. could I use my F30 winter wheels on the G20?
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      03-22-2019, 02:55 PM   #2
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Does anybody know if F30 wheels are interchangeable with the new G20?
e.g. could I use my F30 winter wheels on the G20?
Simple answer is no.

G platform use different PCD and hub sizes.
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      03-22-2019, 03:03 PM   #3
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Applicable to BMW's CLAR platform, including the G20.

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The hub and hole circle diameter on current vehicles produced by the BMW Group was modified in 03/2014. The hub diameter was reduced from 72.5 mm to 66.5 mm. The hole pattern was modified from 5 x 120 (F01/F10) to 5 x 112 (G12/G30).
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How convenient is that for BMW's bank balance!
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How convenient is that for BMW's bank balance!
Also good news for those buying into the F3x used market. There will be plenty of redundant wheel sets available for replacements and winter wheels.
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Had to bin my winter wheels when I switched to the G31. Brought a set from MrWinterWheels, BMW were asking twice the price!
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How convenient is that for BMW's bank balance!
Apparently it’s to reduce unsprung weight!
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How convenient is that for BMW's bank balance!
Apparently it's to reduce unsprung weight!
If they want to do that they should start with removing run flats.
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If they want to do that they should start with removing run flats.
100% true
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Thanks for the info Guys, I didn’t think they would fit. The E90 winter wheels were no use on the F30.
I’m just getting myself sorted on the pros & cons on a decision to order an M20.
Might make a break from the 320D and go for the 330i M-Sport with a few bells & whisles.
It certainly is a nice car to drive and seemed to have for sure a better low down acceleration than my F30 320D. The tickover was certainly very quite and no detection to me that it was a just 4 cyl petrol other than when accelerating hard. The steering and brakes were responsive although I thought the speedo & rev counter display were a bit OTT. But like things we will get used to it and it will be quite normal.
The cabin was quite compared with my 320D F30, a bonus no doubt for long journeys. Less noise, less tiring.
I was tad disappointed the drive was so short which gave me the suspicion the car was not a demo as the Salesman seemed somewhat nervous so the car could have been sold to someone. But am only guessing, it just couldn’t have been my driving!
Had a look at a Merc C220 which had quite a flash inside. Am not sure I want to go in the direction reminiscent of a boudoir for the ladies!
In any case they seemed to be driven mainly by grey haired gentleman!
Having had my F30 nearly 7 years now it’s time for a change. If the G20 330i as reiiable I will have no worries!
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