sprts. package wheels

tonee8519 · 04-09-2006, 12:13 AM

i bought a 330i with premium package last may without sports package and i really really regret in not getting a sports package.

Quite frankly, at the time i was buying i didn't even know what the sport package was and what's in it. My dealer just told me the importance of the premium package.

Anyway, I really like the look of the 18inch wheels on the e90 compared to my 17's. If i knew back then, i would've gotten the sports package over the premium package and just order the optional leather seats by itself.

Do you guys think the 18inch wheels make a huge physical appearance compared to regular 17inches on the 330i? To me, the 18's seems to make the bmw alot nicer. On my car, the 17's look real skinny to me. :mad: I don't if this in my head or not but when parked side by side with an e90 18 inch wheels, the car look so much better.

I wanna know if anybody here has a 330i without sports package? any of you regret not getting the sports pkg? it seems like i missed out on the fun.

BMW F22 · 04-09-2006, 12:21 AM

I dont have the sports on mine. I did kinda regret it a little when I see pix with the 18s on them. It does give the car a little more of a sporty stance. Now I am okay with the 17s. You could always buy the 18s and put them on there.

thunderbirdsarego · 04-09-2006, 12:24 AM

I agree the 18's do look nicer. I was forced to get the 17's as that is the only option in Canada with the 330xi. However, I also bought 18's and rationalised this by deciding to run winter tires on the 17's (for my ski trips and many weekends in the interior) and switch to 18's for summer tires.

The 17's are also slightly narrower in the rear which helps with traction in snow. They will also absorb bumps better and thus be better on pot holed winter roads.

You might want to keep an eye out for a deal on 18" 162s. There was a fellow I was corresponding with in Vancouver who had some for sale (with tires) for a very good price. I can dig up his contact info. if you are interested.

In my mind having two sets of wheels is ideal, at least if you play at higher elevations or go looking for snow...

MoreCowbell · 04-09-2006, 01:18 AM

Couldn't agree more...

But I only have a 24 month lease, so that problem will be corrected soone enough...

STILL A GREAT CAR!!!

Pretender · 04-09-2006, 01:20 AM

Same here. The only regret I have was not getting the sport package. Yes, the 18" wheels look a bit better than 17", but 19" wheels will make the huge difference. I regret the sport pkg not because of the wheels, but the seats and suspensions.

D&G · 04-09-2006, 01:46 AM

The 18's do look alot nicer compare to the ugly 17's. I opt not to go with the sport package because I am planning in getting 19's and H&R springs. So maybe you can do the same.

E36_325i · 04-09-2006, 02:47 AM

It's not in your head, 162's are the best looking OEM wheels for the E90. My opinion of course. At $1600, ZSP is a steal.

Macfreak7 · 04-09-2006, 03:02 AM

The one upside of getting 17's is better average on gas.

E90PWR · 04-09-2006, 04:02 AM

I am in Vancouver and might be selling a set of 17" Style 161 17x8 / 17x8.5 Wheels & 225-45-17 / 255-40-17 Tires.

gr8sho · 04-09-2006, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tonee8519

i bought a 330i with premium package last may without sports package and i really really regret in not getting a sports package.

Quite frankly, at the time i was buying i didn't even know what the sport package was and what's in it. My dealer just told me the importance of the premium package.

Anyway, I really like the look of the 18inch wheels on the e90 compared to my 17's. If i knew back then, i would've gotten the sports package over the premium package and just order the optional leather seats by itself.

Do you guys think the 18inch wheels make a huge physical appearance compared to regular 17inches on the 330i? To me, the 18's seems to make the bmw alot nicer. On my car, the 17's look real skinny to me. :mad: I don't if this in my head or not but when parked side by side with an e90 18 inch wheels, the car look so much better.

I wanna know if anybody here has a 330i without sports package? any of you regret not getting the sports pkg? it seems like i missed out on the fun.

You asked two different questions. I'll comment on the wheels. The 162s are nice. They are easily the easiest wheels to clean I own and slightly nicer than the ATS Complites I have on my other car. The best thing about the wheels is that the rears fit the massive 255 tires. However frankly given a choice, I would have preferred the 162s in 17 inch size with all other dimensions being the same.

About the overall sports package. The seats are nicer to me, the steering wheel is nice, and the suspension tuning is to my liking, however that might not play well in an area that has rough roads due to climate.

Mr. BMW · 04-09-2006, 10:40 AM

The sports package on any BMW makes the car period. This will be my 4 BMW (3rd 3 series) and I've had sport on all of them.

DILLIGAF · 04-09-2006, 10:50 AM

No regrets with getting the SP package. I originally was going to get a 325 but when I saw the 162 style wheels I had to get the 330. Now I could've got the 325 and paid for the 162 wheels separately but I also liked the other extras included with the 330 that werent on the 325.

Brunotheboxer · 04-09-2006, 11:47 AM

to me the sports package was priority number one when i ordered my car. for the money it is the best value bmw has, the seats and steering wheel are worth it alone. the car just doesnt look as good with the 17s. in my opinion the premium package just isnt as good a value for the money because you cant even tell the difference between leather and leatherete. see thread above. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15511

so yes i think the 18s make a huge physical differnce.

FNV · 04-09-2006, 12:12 PM

Now that I've had my 330I with Sport Package for 2 days, I can honestly say that the 162's are what makes this car look so good.
the handling is great, but I've seen other E90's without the Sport package, and it just seems that the 162's give the car a greater presence.
I don't regret getting them at all.

voltron1011 · 04-09-2006, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tonee8519

On my car, the 17's look real skinny to me. :mad: I don't if this in my head or not but when parked side by side with an e90 18 inch wheels, the car look so much better.

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It could be worse.... You could have a 325 with REALLY skinny tires. :mad:

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tonee8519 Banned 51 Rep 313 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: vancouver iTrader: (0)	sprts. package wheels i bought a 330i with premium package last may without sports package and i really really regret in not getting a sports package. Quite frankly, at the time i was buying i didn't even know what the sport package was and what's in it. My dealer just told me the importance of the premium package. Anyway, I really like the look of the 18inch wheels on the e90 compared to my 17's. If i knew back then, i would've gotten the sports package over the premium package and just order the optional leather seats by itself. Do you guys think the 18inch wheels make a huge physical appearance compared to regular 17inches on the 330i? To me, the 18's seems to make the bmw alot nicer. On my car, the 17's look real skinny to me. :mad: I don't if this in my head or not but when parked side by side with an e90 18 inch wheels, the car look so much better. I wanna know if anybody here has a 330i without sports package? any of you regret not getting the sports pkg? it seems like i missed out on the fun.
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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I dont have the sports on mine. I did kinda regret it a little when I see pix with the 18s on them. It does give the car a little more of a sporty stance. Now I am okay with the 17s. You could always buy the 18s and put them on there.
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thunderbirdsarego Private 5 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I agree the 18's do look nicer. I was forced to get the 17's as that is the only option in Canada with the 330xi. However, I also bought 18's and rationalised this by deciding to run winter tires on the 17's (for my ski trips and many weekends in the interior) and switch to 18's for summer tires. The 17's are also slightly narrower in the rear which helps with traction in snow. They will also absorb bumps better and thus be better on pot holed winter roads. You might want to keep an eye out for a deal on 18" 162s. There was a fellow I was corresponding with in Vancouver who had some for sale (with tires) for a very good price. I can dig up his contact info. if you are interested. In my mind having two sets of wheels is ideal, at least if you play at higher elevations or go looking for snow...
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MoreCowbell Lieutenant Colonel 490 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: 24 i5M60 23 X740 23 Vette Z06 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Couldn't agree more... But I only have a 24 month lease, so that problem will be corrected soone enough... STILL A GREAT CAR!!!
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Pretender Colonel 150 Rep 2,419 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 07 328i, 16 X1, >17M2 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 06 330i [0.00]	Same here. The only regret I have was not getting the sport package. Yes, the 18" wheels look a bit better than 17", but 19" wheels will make the huge difference. I regret the sport pkg not because of the wheels, but the seats and suspensions.
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D&G Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 293 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Coquitlam BC iTrader: (0)	The 18's do look alot nicer compare to the ugly 17's. I opt not to go with the sport package because I am planning in getting 19's and H&R springs. So maybe you can do the same.
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E36_325i Private First Class 9 Rep 142 Posts Drives: E36 325i + '06 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	It's not in your head, 162's are the best looking OEM wheels for the E90. My opinion of course. At $1600, ZSP is a steal. __________________ '06 M3 \| Jet/Cinn \| ZPP \| Xenons \| NAV \| Military Sales.
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Macfreak7 Private First Class 3 Rep 135 Posts Drives: E90 330i MT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Carlsbad iTrader: (0)	The one upside of getting 17's is better average on gas. __________________
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E90PWR siiiiickkkkk 88 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: Slow & Old Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 溫哥華 iTrader: (6)	I am in Vancouver and might be selling a set of 17" Style 161 17x8 / 17x8.5 Wheels & 225-45-17 / 255-40-17 Tires.
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Mr. BMW Major 262 Rep 1,389 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 M3 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00] 2018 Jeep Grand Che ... [0.00]	The sports package on any BMW makes the car period. This will be my 4 BMW (3rd 3 series) and I've had sport on all of them.
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DILLIGAF Lieutenant 7 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2006 SG 330i ZSP MT CA Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Whitby, Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	No regrets with getting the SP package. I originally was going to get a 325 but when I saw the 162 style wheels I had to get the 330. Now I could've got the 325 and paid for the 162 wheels separately but I also liked the other extras included with the 330 that werent on the 325. __________________ 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite/Sport pkg/Comfort Access/Aluminum Pedals/35% LLumar tint/Blacklines/OEM Shortshift knob
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Brunotheboxer Colonel 371 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: 2014 Shelby GT500. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston/Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	to me the sports package was priority number one when i ordered my car. for the money it is the best value bmw has, the seats and steering wheel are worth it alone. the car just doesnt look as good with the 17s. in my opinion the premium package just isnt as good a value for the money because you cant even tell the difference between leather and leatherete. see thread above. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15511 so yes i think the 18s make a huge physical differnce.
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FNV Private First Class 14 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Now that I've had my 330I with Sport Package for 2 days, I can honestly say that the 162's are what makes this car look so good. the handling is great, but I've seen other E90's without the Sport package, and it just seems that the 162's give the car a greater presence. I don't regret getting them at all.
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