Will these wheels fit my 2008 528XI.. Please help
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Originally Posted by mjfloyd1' post='667921' date='Sep 12 2008, 12:31 PM
Look on the bmwusa site and build a 528XI. Under options select the style 246 wheels - they are 18 x 8 all around with offset of 43 (for all four wheels). The site only gives the wheel size and not the offset.
The site does give the tire size of 245/40/18. This is the non staggered (same wheel size on each corner) tire size.
PM me if you have specific questions and maybe I can find a site for info for you.
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The site does give the tire size of 245/40/18. This is the non staggered (same wheel size on each corner) tire size.
PM me if you have specific questions and maybe I can find a site for info for you.
Mark
So if i put the 1 series wheels on what size rubber will i need and how will they fit?
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My Ride: 2008 528 XI , debadged, roof spoiler, trunk lip spoiler, 19" Mirro M6 wheels
I just spoke to my local tire shop and the guy there assures me the rims will fit and not look strange but the rubber will need to be changed to 225 45 18 fronts and 255 40 18 rears at a cost of $325 per tire fronts installed and $350 per tire rears installed.... Not sure if it is worthwhile to spend this kind of cash on these rims..... it will end up costing me $2,000 even if i only get the rims for $600 and let the seller keep the tires...... maybe i should find some 19's or 20'3 for $2000 but i really want OEM and the rims are M series also so not too sure what to do, hoping some of you more experienced guys can give some advice
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Originally Posted by Bigprovolone' post='667957' date='Sep 12 2008, 11:23 AM
I just spoke to my local tire shop and the guy there assures me the rims will fit and not look strange but the rubber will need to be changed to 225 45 18 fronts and 255 40 18 rears at a cost of $325 per tire fronts installed and $350 per tire rears installed.... Not sure if it is worthwhile to spend this kind of cash on these rims..... it will end up costing me $2,000 even if i only get the rims for $600 and let the seller keep the tires...... maybe i should find some 19's or 20'3 for $2000 but i really want OEM and the rims are M series also so not too sure what to do, hoping some of you more experienced guys can give some advice
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Are the tires you are looking at run flats? You'd get a much better ride with non runflat tires and they'd be significantly cheaper.
Unless you really love the style of these wheels, I'd probably look in the classified ads on this forum for style 124XI wheels or I'd look on e90posts.com classifieds for style 189 or style 162 wheels. You could also post a "wanted" ad on these forums.
Then you could buy tires in Canada and have them mounted and balanced at your tire shop. I don't think you guys have the in wheel tire pressure monitors that we have in the states, but if you do you could just swap them over to the new wheels.
If you don't want OEM, look at different styles from the vendors here or look on tirerack.com
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='667444' date='Sep 12 2008, 02:57 AM
The front tires are not wide enough for the 5-Series. Stop trying to talk yourself into something you already know deep inside isn't right for your baby.
It'll look like a fat man on a bike.
It'll look like a fat man on a bike.
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='667423' date='Sep 11 2008, 04:32 PM
Being the XI expert on this forum, I'll chime in and take over. What's the offset of these wheels? Find out and I'll tell you if they'll work or not. And the 3 series wheel thingy...Yep, that's me that said a long time ago. Words of wisdom I might add. Hahahaha!
Anyway, happy to help, so let me know.
Anyway, happy to help, so let me know.
The offsets of me wheels are ET35 and ET40! 8.5 wheel width front 9.5 rear.. You can get my exact set up with the same tires (which are amazing) for about $2200! Do it!!!
For winter just use you're stock wheels and get winter tires! That's what I'm doing
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Bigprovolone. I apologize. I made a mistake. Here are ALL the OEM wheels for the 528XI.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?mode...hg=36&fg=15
Spoke 138 is actually a 7.5" width. I apologize. I looked at 122 only and thought this was the 17" stock wheel, which has an 8" width.
That said, here's the thing. You want to do a staggered set-up on the car, which is fine. However, it appears you want to run 225(I'm bumping this up from the 215 that the 1 series runs) and 245? Why? Why not go wider, since you can? Why not go 245/275? In order to run the wider tires, you'll need wider wheels though.
If it's all about the money, why not look at other aftermarket wheels in the 18" size? Is your heart truly set on these wheels?
I think you should keep looking. I looked for over 6 months, when I got my 2007 530xi Sport, in 2006. Take your time. There's no rush.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?mode...hg=36&fg=15
Spoke 138 is actually a 7.5" width. I apologize. I looked at 122 only and thought this was the 17" stock wheel, which has an 8" width.
That said, here's the thing. You want to do a staggered set-up on the car, which is fine. However, it appears you want to run 225(I'm bumping this up from the 215 that the 1 series runs) and 245? Why? Why not go wider, since you can? Why not go 245/275? In order to run the wider tires, you'll need wider wheels though.
If it's all about the money, why not look at other aftermarket wheels in the 18" size? Is your heart truly set on these wheels?
I think you should keep looking. I looked for over 6 months, when I got my 2007 530xi Sport, in 2006. Take your time. There's no rush.
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18" with only 7.5" width is too small for the e60. It won't look good. Don't do it.
Plus imagine one day when you stop at a red light, and see a 135i beside you with the same rims. What will other people say...........?
Plus imagine one day when you stop at a red light, and see a 135i beside you with the same rims. What will other people say...........?
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Originally Posted by Bambi' post='668149' date='Sep 12 2008, 05:18 PM
Plus imagine one day when you stop at a red light, and see a 135i beside you with the same rims. What will other people say...........?
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My Ride: 2008 528 XI , debadged, roof spoiler, trunk lip spoiler, 19" Mirro M6 wheels
True! BUt that is what is on the car now also, the stoc wheels are also 7.5 wide.... Ok guys i am scrapping this idea! BUt now i need some wheels 19' or larger and i prefer OEM, any leads in Canada?
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by Bigprovolone' post='668153' date='Sep 12 2008, 05:26 PM
True! BUt that is what is on the car now also, the stoc wheels are also 7.5 wide.... Ok guys i am scrapping this idea! BUt now i need some wheels 19' or larger and i prefer OEM, any leads in Canada?
For the fronts, you want: 19x8.5 ET 40
For the rears, you want: 19x9.5 ET 45
http://www.velocitymotoring.com/links/Vb3_...al_finishes.htm
Here are the Silver ones on my car:
Good luck!