nycmedic86

Hey guys, just a quick question regarding a specific rim setup. I have an 07 e60xi, i'm looking at the MRR gt-7 style, & i was wondering if the xi will accommodate a

19 x 9.5 et 35 all around, i'm pretty sure it will the 8.5 with et 35, just not sure about 9.5, thanks in advance

v_therussian

Dude, sometimes you ask questions that are like LOL

okay, if it will accommodate 19x8.5 ET35, what do YOU think will happen if you take that same wheel and add an inch of width to it without adjusting the offset to account for the added girth? Think, man! Think!

Get 8.5-9" wides for the front - NO WIDER. And keep in mind that the wider you go, the more you'll have to be sure you get the offsets juuuuust right - wider means you're risking rubbing on the outside AND on the inside of the tire.

Good Luck!

bavarianXsales

19x9.5 is too wide for the front of your car. As v_therussian correctly stated, a 9 inch wide wheel is the widest you can safely put on the front.

tessiii

+ 1 on the above, I'm running style 138 - 7.5 ET43 - 225/50/17 and based own my own measurements I got:

Gap from the tire to the exterior edge of the fender:
- front = 13mm
- back = 38mm

Now the gap between the strut and the tire:
- front = 13mm
- back = 63mm

Again, this is from the edge of the tire and so there is another measurement from the tire to the rim which is 9.5mm in may case (all-season Continentals) so if the tire profile changes (e.g. due to a lower ratio), there may be another gain of 5-7mm on each side.

So basically there is huge room in the back but not as much in the front.

nycmedic86

lol always a pleasure v, Looks like 8.5 is just perfect then thanks guys

JeRZee XiE60

I have the same wheels with 8.5's and 9.5's in the rear.

v_therussian

You can go 10 in the back but you have to be very careful lol

no seriously, 10" for the rear... ah, crap... forget it! Just know that you can do it - search through my threads - you'll find all the 4-1-1

mc5

sorry to hijack this thread but i would like to get 20's for my 2008 535xi but i was told that is not an easy fitment, 19's would be better. but i like the look of 20's. any suggestions?

BlaSTiWi

I knew at least 2 members here was on 20's on their xi ... but not much style to choose in fact they were custom made probably.

v_therussian

Plenty of wheels to choose from, just gotta know your offsets