Aftermarket Wheels and suspensions for Xi
03-11-2010, 05:39 AM
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03-11-2010, 05:41 AM
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I have the same effective offset as C's Bimmer on my car except my wheels are 10" ET38. I get a bit more concave in the rear with the wider wheel which I really like 
. I'm lowered on H&R's and have never had a rubbing issue, but it is close!
. I'm lowered on H&R's and have never had a rubbing issue, but it is close!
03-11-2010, 06:56 AM
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Another 530XI looking to upgrade wheels, but I still struggle with 18" or 19" as the factory only went to 18" on XI models. Don't want to spend over about $1500 for wheels and tires so that might dictate what I get. What are some used factory BMW wheel choices others have used, including wheels off other BMW models? Thanks Chris
03-11-2010, 03:53 PM
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Generally speaking, the e90 sedan does fit. My suggestion is to always ask for specific offsets.
By the way, count me as XI owner #10. I've been waffling back and forth between DPE's, and getting more cost effective rims - I'm leaning towards more cost effective since the car is daily driven, and when my wife drives it, she's just not as careful as I am. If I go with VMR's, I'll be getting ET35 in the front on an 8.5 inch rim, and ET33 in the rear on a 9.5 inch rim. All my research tells me this will fit nicely (the picture of C's spotless ride confirms it).
Everyday I hope and pray that someone will make a reasonably priced suspension for our cars. I really don't need the adjustability of the V3's, but spring alone won't make me happy. I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet...
V, thanks for keeping the XI's alive
By the way, a special plug for Michael at Acute. He is patient, very customer oriented, and has excellent prices. While I may not end up with DPE's for this car, whenever I do decide to get a set, it WILL be from him
By the way, count me as XI owner #10. I've been waffling back and forth between DPE's, and getting more cost effective rims - I'm leaning towards more cost effective since the car is daily driven, and when my wife drives it, she's just not as careful as I am. If I go with VMR's, I'll be getting ET35 in the front on an 8.5 inch rim, and ET33 in the rear on a 9.5 inch rim. All my research tells me this will fit nicely (the picture of C's spotless ride confirms it).
Everyday I hope and pray that someone will make a reasonably priced suspension for our cars. I really don't need the adjustability of the V3's, but spring alone won't make me happy. I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet...
V, thanks for keeping the XI's alive
By the way, a special plug for Michael at Acute. He is patient, very customer oriented, and has excellent prices. While I may not end up with DPE's for this car, whenever I do decide to get a set, it WILL be from him
03-11-2010, 04:44 PM
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Got a nice M5 though hahahaAnother 530XI looking to upgrade wheels, but I still struggle with 18" or 19" as the factory only went to 18" on XI models. Don't want to spend over about $1500 for wheels and tires so that might dictate what I get. What are some used factory BMW wheel choices others have used, including wheels off other BMW models? Thanks Chris
GL and share the pics when you get the wheels.
Generally speaking, the e90 sedan does fit. My suggestion is to always ask for specific offsets.
By the way, count me as XI owner #10. I've been waffling back and forth between DPE's, and getting more cost effective rims - I'm leaning towards more cost effective since the car is daily driven, and when my wife drives it, she's just not as careful as I am. If I go with VMR's, I'll be getting ET35 in the front on an 8.5 inch rim, and ET33 in the rear on a 9.5 inch rim. All my research tells me this will fit nicely (the picture of C's spotless ride confirms it).
Everyday I hope and pray that someone will make a reasonably priced suspension for our cars. I really don't need the adjustability of the V3's, but spring alone won't make me happy. I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet...
V, thanks for keeping the XI's alive
By the way, a special plug for Michael at Acute. He is patient, very customer oriented, and has excellent prices. While I may not end up with DPE's for this car, whenever I do decide to get a set, it WILL be from him
By the way, count me as XI owner #10. I've been waffling back and forth between DPE's, and getting more cost effective rims - I'm leaning towards more cost effective since the car is daily driven, and when my wife drives it, she's just not as careful as I am. If I go with VMR's, I'll be getting ET35 in the front on an 8.5 inch rim, and ET33 in the rear on a 9.5 inch rim. All my research tells me this will fit nicely (the picture of C's spotless ride confirms it).
Everyday I hope and pray that someone will make a reasonably priced suspension for our cars. I really don't need the adjustability of the V3's, but spring alone won't make me happy. I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet...
V, thanks for keeping the XI's alive
By the way, a special plug for Michael at Acute. He is patient, very customer oriented, and has excellent prices. While I may not end up with DPE's for this car, whenever I do decide to get a set, it WILL be from him
And yes, I keep the Xi faith alive
03-11-2010, 08:58 PM
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Need to get myself some new pics but here are my VMR VB3's with H&R springs. 19x8.5 in front et45 and 19x10 in rear et38.
03-11-2010, 09:03 PM
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