Is there a different suspension on the sport package?
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I recently bought a 535xi e61 non sport package. I am in the process of finding new wheels. Most of the wheels that i have seen pics of are on e60/61 w/ sport package. I was wondering if the sport package has a different suspension than the non sport? Does it has different springs, shocks, is it lower than than mine? When i look at the options at bmwusa.com it seems that the sport package is merely different wheels, steering wheel, etc. Any heads up would be appreciated
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You indicate that you own an XI model, which forces you to use a 43 offset. The 2wd 5 series rims won't work. I'm in the same boat and are looking for 18 or 19 inch rims, but finding XI 18 inch factoy sport rims is like finding a needle in a haystack. Chris
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I recently bought a 535xi e61 non sport package. I am in the process of finding new wheels. Most of the wheels that i have seen pics of are on e60/61 w/ sport package. I was wondering if the sport package has a different suspension than the non sport? Does it has different springs, shocks, is it lower than than mine? When i look at the options at bmwusa.com it seems that the sport package is merely different wheels, steering wheel, etc. Any heads up would be appreciated
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I recently bought a 535xi e61 non sport package. I am in the process of finding new wheels. Most of the wheels that i have seen pics of are on e60/61 w/ sport package. I was wondering if the sport package has a different suspension than the non sport? Does it has different springs, shocks, is it lower than than mine? When i look at the options at bmwusa.com it seems that the sport package is merely different wheels, steering wheel, etc. Any heads up would be appreciated
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Oh, and I changed out the suspension on my XI and it still wasn't good enough.
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"Sport" on an XI wagon is black "shadowline" trim and better seats - pretty much nothing to do with sport unfortunately. I'm in the process of upgrading my wheels as well. Stick with 18" - I think the 19"s look a bit goofy with the extra tall wagon height and Conti ExtremeContact DWS 245/40/18 tires are a price steal. Rims with offsets from 35 to 43 will work fine, though I'm trying to stick near 40 so that chains won't be an issue on the fender if I ever need them. I think I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on Platinum Apex 200 Hyper Black - cheap, stylish, 40 offset and come in black, hyperblack / silver and chrome (I need to verify that they will accept BMW TPMS). MRR GT1s are also beautiful, but 50% more costly. Beyern mesh has a cleaner fit for BMW, but the arms are flat - not nicely sculpted like MRR
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