Aftermarket Wheels and suspensions for Xi
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My Ride: E61 535xi 6MT, '81 Scirocco Turbo Ragtop
Model Year: 2010
Tire Size: 245/35/19
Brand: Bridgestone Potenza (probably, I've had solid experience w/ these on my E39M5)
Suspension: Stock for now, looking at the latest rev of the ICS coilvers, though I won't be dropping it more than 1-1.5" depending on the wheel gap...
Also - not sure if you caught my other post, but I'm probably going to be running M5 brakes. So, I'll need to run a 20mm spacer in the rear to compensate for the shorter M5 hub...
Thanks for keeping me in check!
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Ah, you got me, Evan! ...these are my projections based on what I've read so far:
Tire Size: 245/35/19
Brand: Bridgestone Potenza (probably, I've had solid experience w/ these on my E39M5)
Suspension: Stock for now, looking at the latest rev of the ICS coilvers, though I won't be dropping it more than 1-1.5" depending on the wheel gap...
Also - not sure if you caught my other post, but I'm probably going to be running M5 brakes. So, I'll need to run a 20mm spacer in the rear to compensate for the shorter M5 hub...
Thanks for keeping me in check!
Tire Size: 245/35/19
Brand: Bridgestone Potenza (probably, I've had solid experience w/ these on my E39M5)
Suspension: Stock for now, looking at the latest rev of the ICS coilvers, though I won't be dropping it more than 1-1.5" depending on the wheel gap...
Also - not sure if you caught my other post, but I'm probably going to be running M5 brakes. So, I'll need to run a 20mm spacer in the rear to compensate for the shorter M5 hub...
Thanks for keeping me in check!
This fitment is all based off how Hankook V12s fit, which have pretty tidy sidewalls compared to most. I am unfamiliar with the Bridgestones, what model exactly? It can make all the difference.
Evan
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My Ride: BMW e60 525xi LCI Mpack
After installing the H&R springs , it's time to spacers..
p.s. stock r18 et43 135M wheels
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Hey guys, anyone here looking for a nice set of custom forged 20"s for their XI?
selling my set, heres the link to my FS thread.
https://5series.net/forums/private-m...itment-143696/
selling my set, heres the link to my FS thread.
https://5series.net/forums/private-m...itment-143696/
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My Ride: E61 535xi 6MT, '81 Scirocco Turbo Ragtop
Model Year: 2010
Hey all - I've read at least 75% of this thread (even starting from the end->back at times) and I've pissed away more of my workday than I'm comfortable with! lol
So...I have a E61 535xi 6spd and can't seem to find a direct answer to my question.
Will 19x9.5 ET32 at all four corners work on my car? I'd really prefer to run a square setup if possible...
Thanks all!
Jeff
So...I have a E61 535xi 6spd and can't seem to find a direct answer to my question.
Will 19x9.5 ET32 at all four corners work on my car? I'd really prefer to run a square setup if possible...
Thanks all!
Jeff
Getting ready to drop the $$$, but looking for that last configuration I'm getting something that'll fit... Thanks again all!
Jeff
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OK - slight modification to the specs as the ET32 BBS CX-R wheel I wanted to use doesn't come in a 5x120 bolt pattern. Now, I'm back to Vertini Magic at ET35. Still 19x9.5.
Getting ready to drop the $$$, but looking for that last configuration I'm getting something that'll fit... Thanks again all!
Jeff
Getting ready to drop the $$$, but looking for that last configuration I'm getting something that'll fit... Thanks again all!
Jeff
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OK - slight modification to the specs as the ET32 BBS CX-R wheel I wanted to use doesn't come in a 5x120 bolt pattern. Now, I'm back to Vertini Magic at ET35. Still 19x9.5.
Getting ready to drop the $$$, but looking for that last configuration I'm getting something that'll fit... Thanks again all!
Jeff
Getting ready to drop the $$$, but looking for that last configuration I'm getting something that'll fit... Thanks again all!
Jeff
Also, depending on what brand/size tire you run you might need to have the fenders rolled. Don't be worried about rolling fenders it is a necessary mod for any performance/fitment oriented car, (M5 fenders are rolled from the factory) just make sure your fender roller is skilled in his craft.
Evan
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My Ride: E61 535xi 6MT, '81 Scirocco Turbo Ragtop
Model Year: 2010
Et35 should be good. Just understand that to fine tune your fitment (if you really care about the wheels being flush like I do) you may need some small spacers to dial in the rear.
Also, depending on what brand/size tire you run you might need to have the fenders rolled. Don't be worried about rolling fenders it is a necessary mod for any performance/fitment oriented car, (M5 fenders are rolled from the factory) just make sure your fender roller is skilled in his craft.
Evan
Also, depending on what brand/size tire you run you might need to have the fenders rolled. Don't be worried about rolling fenders it is a necessary mod for any performance/fitment oriented car, (M5 fenders are rolled from the factory) just make sure your fender roller is skilled in his craft.
Evan
I'll dial the spacer issue in once I upgrade to M5 brakes. Thanks again all!
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My Ride: E61 535xi 6MT, '81 Scirocco Turbo Ragtop
Model Year: 2010
Now I'm confused again. I started playing w/ the tire size calculators after realizing that a 245/35/19 tire will have too much stretch (a characteristic I'm not really into).
So, after playing, I came up w/ 275/30/19 as being the size with the most vertical sidewall while still maintaining the close speed ratio to my current 245/40/18's.
Is that too wide even if my fenders are rolled?
Thanks again, Jeff
So, after playing, I came up w/ 275/30/19 as being the size with the most vertical sidewall while still maintaining the close speed ratio to my current 245/40/18's.
Is that too wide even if my fenders are rolled?
Thanks again, Jeff