2016 535d M Sport minimum wheel size?

JT8Diesel · 10-17-2020, 10:13 AM

So I have a new to me 2016 535d M Sport. The manual lists a 17" wheel size as an option, but I know that _sometimes_ the M Sport has a larger brake rotor.

Checking RealOEM shows a 348mm rotor, while looking at parts list for "any" 2016 535dX shows 330mm as an option.

So will a 17" rim fit around the 348mm rotor? Right now it has the 20" summer tires.

The reason I ask, I have a set of 17" rims that I could just buy new rubber for rather than buying a whole new set.

If no one knows, I'll probably go out and test-fit the rims I have in a few days. I just thought I'd check here first.

remmib · 10-17-2020, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JT8Diesel

So I have a new to me 2016 535d M Sport. The manual lists a 17" wheel size as an option, but I know that _sometimes_ the M Sport has a larger brake rotor.

Checking RealOEM shows a 348mm rotor, while looking at parts list for "any" 2016 535dX shows 330mm as an option.

So will a 17" rim fit around the 348mm rotor? Right now it has the 20" summer tires.

The reason I ask, I have a set of 17" rims that I could just buy new rubber for rather than buying a whole new set.

If no one knows, I'll probably go out and test-fit the rims I have in a few days. I just thought I'd check here first.

Yes, at least if you've got OEM wheels, only the 550 requires 18".

TEF · 10-18-2020, 01:49 PM

In looking at Rockauto's website, it seems that there is no difference between "M" and regular 535dx brakes: fronts are 348 mm while rears are 330 mm. Moreover, as remmib says, OEM 17's will fit. However, "OEM" is the operant word as there is only about 5 mm clearance between the 17" rim (BMW style 327) and the front brake caliper.

JT8Diesel · 10-18-2020, 02:42 PM

Great info, thanks everyone.

Blue Angel · 11-23-2020, 11:04 PM

Hey JT8, I think I saw your car on AutoTrader. Black '16 M Sport in Barrie and the listing is gone. Was that your car?

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JT8Diesel Enlisted Member 9 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2016 535d // 335d - Sold Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Barrie, ON, Canada iTrader: (0)	2016 535d M Sport minimum wheel size? So I have a new to me 2016 535d M Sport. The manual lists a 17" wheel size as an option, but I know that _sometimes_ the M Sport has a larger brake rotor. Checking RealOEM shows a 348mm rotor, while looking at parts list for "any" 2016 535dX shows 330mm as an option. So will a 17" rim fit around the 348mm rotor? Right now it has the 20" summer tires. The reason I ask, I have a set of 17" rims that I could just buy new rubber for rather than buying a whole new set. If no one knows, I'll probably go out and test-fit the rims I have in a few days. I just thought I'd check here first.
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Blue Angel Major 1008 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 2011 323i and 2016 535d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON iTrader: (0)	Hey JT8, I think I saw your car on AutoTrader. Black '16 M Sport in Barrie and the listing is gone. Was that your car?
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