Mine def prob sits higher as its just factory 528 Xdrve w no sport suspension. I just want to make sure it's right before I go get all this stuff. Next is tpms sensors will any ones work? Or do u need oem ?

 

I think you can remove the sensors from your OEM wheels and put them on the new ones.


I'm not sure about the offset for your xdrive vehicle. Dont they need a higher offset?

 

Sick wheels ,, offset is to low for drive.. arctic is right on w/ 245/35 front and 275/30 rear

 

I just replaced my OEM ContiSport2 275/30/19 rears on my 2008 550i Sport 172m wheels with wider Toyo 295/30/19 tires and they look awesome! They also barely fit, 305/30/19 would probably be the absolute limit without some inner fenderwell lining modifications. I plan on replacing the front 245/35/19 with 255/35/19 soon.

• The extra tread width fills the wells alot better,
• makes for a more flush line-up with the wheel arches,
• provides for a less harsh ride,
• and offers much better curb protection.

I'm sure non-sport suspension and xDrive models may offer more or less tire clearances, so to be safe, I usually stay within a tread width increase of +20mm of the stock tire size.

 

Are you saying the offset on these wont work on the Xdrive like mine?...Wheel vendor says they will idk??

 

I think xdrive cars use like 35/45mm offset... anyone else chime in on this?

 

Dont mean to hi-jack this thread but can you post pics of what your car looks like with those tires... mine is also an m sport package with those wheels.

 

Everyone is right about the offset... it's too low. The 528xi and 535xi use +43 offset for the 8-inch rim (+55 offset for the staggered 9-inch rear). Your offset and extra 1/2-inch wide rim will push your wheel setup almost 30mm (3cm) outwards on the front. If that +20 is the same for the rear, it will stick out even more.

I've assumed that most people that sell stuff don't know what they are talking about, so you gotta do your own research to uncover the truth.

Take a look at the BMW star spoke 123 wheel below. That wheel is available on all E60 models, even xdrive ones. Two different versions are made (with different part numbers) for the proper rear-drive or xdrive models. Same exact rim with +43 offset for E60 xdrive and +20 offset for all other E60.

E60N 528xi/535xi BMW LA wheel, star spoke 123: http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...70&hg=36&fg=15
E60N 528i/535i/550i BMW LA wheel, star spoke 123: http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...70&hg=36&fg=15

Basically, the seller thought the offset was fine for an E60, and it is, but not for the xdrive models.

 

Sure, since the OP wanted to see some pics as well. Will post up later.

 

The offset is to low for xdrive..



This is a pic of my car before lowering w/ 275/30 tire, and a 36et done with spacing




Post drop same setup..

You need to think around 3x et.. Ive seen 5er's xi's go low 30's et
There are plenty of online offset calculators to help, my friend even showed my one on his iPhone don't know the name cuz ima andriod..