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12-27-2008, 11:17 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Gray / Premium Package / Cold Weather Package / Dakota Black Leather /
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VMR Rims V710 19x9.5 ET45 Hyper Silver (rear)
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Tires: General Exclaim 275/30/19 (rear)
Tires: General Exclaim 245/35/19 (front)
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Originally Posted by mhs525' post='753414' date='Dec 26 2008, 09:10 PM
If it was me... a nice set of 18 or 19" wheels and new tires. Don't skimp on this, good wheels and tires are key to you getting the most out of your new BMW. I have had bad experiences with cheap replica wheels and good experiences with BBS wheels, both the CH's and currently LM's. Unfortunatley a nice set of BBS LM's with good tires will set you back almost $5k +/-. The CH's are about $3k with tires.
OEM wheels are also a good choice and can run $3K - $4k with tires depending on the wheel.
Or you could look for used wheels but be very careful they are guarenteed to be straight/true with a "no questions" return option. Nothing wose than laying out hard earned cash and going for a ride and feeling vibrations all over the car from bad/incorrect wheels.
Good wheels and tires and the Dinan Software will make your car incredible.
Good luck and have fun...
OEM wheels are also a good choice and can run $3K - $4k with tires depending on the wheel.
Or you could look for used wheels but be very careful they are guarenteed to be straight/true with a "no questions" return option. Nothing wose than laying out hard earned cash and going for a ride and feeling vibrations all over the car from bad/incorrect wheels.
Good wheels and tires and the Dinan Software will make your car incredible.
Good luck and have fun...
Thanks! Based on what I can afford, I've narrowed my search to either the BBS CH w/Bright Silver Paint, or VMR VB3's Super Silver.
12-27-2008, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by rodneyremington' post='752902' date='Dec 26 2008, 12:26 AM
MY 0.02...change the wheels/tires to something more appropriate to your climate and bank the rest of the money. Why spend a lot of money pimping your ride, it's already a great car. If you're really dying for more performance, sell it and buy a used E60 V8 with the extra $6k.
Once the mod bug bites you, you're screwed. Just look at my signature. =\
12-27-2008, 11:37 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Originally Posted by mrfva' post='753030' date='Dec 26 2008, 10:28 AM
- Definitely replace those China wheels with better 19" wheels
- Consider a SprintBooster
- Lowered suspension
12-27-2008, 12:50 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530i Alpine White on Black interior, Sport and Premium Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Mtec V2.1 angel eyes,Hoen Fog Lights, Full M-Tech kit, ACS pedals, LED plate lights, CF Steering Wheel badge, CF Titanium trim, OE
buy a new set of wheels 
12-27-2008, 01:05 PM
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12-27-2008, 05:34 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='753717' date='Dec 27 2008, 05:05 PM
You should avoid having a staggered setup on an iX (or Xi if that's what they call it stateside). All wheel drive and staggered setup doesn't go well together on a car with a lot of torque.
And who said this car has a lot of torque? It's all relative.
12-27-2008, 08:44 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Gray / Premium Package / Cold Weather Package / Dakota Black Leather /
Options: Navigation, SAT Radio, Bluetooth, IPOD adapter
Sprint Booster
VMR Rims V710 19x9.5 ET45 Hyper Silver (rear)
VMR Rims V710 19x8.5 ET35 Hyper Silver (front)
Tires: General Exclaim 275/30/19 (rear)
Tires: General Exclaim 245/35/19 (front)
BMW Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors
BMW M-tech Complete Body Kit w/LCI & no PDC
Hamann Splitter
Vorsteiner Decklid Spoiler BMW M5 E60
BMW Black Grills E60
BMW Shadow Trim
BMW Carbon Fiber Roundells - E60
Angel Eyes (GP Thunder Bulb H8 8500K)
Guys... Thanks for the input so far... Let me divert you over to this link: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=67883
I am ready for some mods and my new posting has the details. Thanks!
I am ready for some mods and my new posting has the details. Thanks!
12-27-2008, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='753859' date='Dec 28 2008, 03:34 AM
Wrong.....plenty of us here have (had) staggered setups on xi's....works fine with NO issues. BMW even offers a staggered setup in style 124's as an option for the xi.
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