I just found a New Forged Wheel that is 19" x 8", looks very much like the Forgestar F14. Weighs 19 pounds and it is supposed to take the 245 35r 19 Tire. This is a brand new wheel just out. It is supposed to have a 35 Offset and the right Bolt pattern. My '06 xi needs a 40 - 43 mm offset. Is the 5-8 mm difference going to be okay for my 530xi? It would extend outward toward the fender some 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch. I will pass on the Info for the Company asap.

 

Link to the wheel?

 

Check the Web Site and they say the wheels are 35MM.
http://www.tswalloywheels.com/alloy_...urburgring.php

 

I love how no one has prices on their website. Pisses me off.

 

These are $1,400.00 I believe plus S & H.

 

Ummm I'm like 99% sure those wheels are not forged, the 1% of skepticism is because they're so light. First of all that company is TSW, a pretty well-known budget wheel brand. If they were a forged 1 piece wheel for $1,400, I'm sure everyone would be buying and running these. For that price you might as well go forgestar F14 or VMR VB3 or CSL reps. As for offset, I'm not sure on an Xi but I believe I've seen offsets close to those being run on an Xi before on here.

Good luck on your new wheel choice!

 

no way TSW makes forged wheels

they are cast wheels

 

You are right. Yeah spoke to TSW and they said they are cold Forged like the Forgestar. I was told by the salesman at the Wheel/tire Dealer that they were forged. Anything to make a sale right? I spoke with Nerwyll and he said you can get your exact Offset with Forgestar, so for the xi guys you can get the 30 and 32 exact offsets. Seems like the Forgestar is better. Do not need spacers.

 

Looks like the wheels that they used to put on the old Passats to me... but the point I really wanted to make is: you can run 5-8mm more aggressive on the Xi. I've posted a few things on the Xi wheel fitments and suspensions...

 

try Eurorev they should be able to help you, they sell the TSW willow
https://5series.net/forums/topic/966...willow-wheels/