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11-10-2005, 08:51 AM
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Here is a shot of the xi style 124 wheels.
A related matter is the tire size. I've notice a difference in the ride quality between the original 225/50-17s and the 245/40-18s. If I had it to do over, I would go with 235/45-18s on the new wheels which I think would give a better ride and also fill out the wheel well a little better. The original tires were Goodyear Eagle RS-A, and the Tire Rack lists that tire in the 235/45-18 size.
11-14-2005, 10:42 PM
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My Ride: '06 530i Silver Gray/Black, Sport, Prem., Logic 7, Cold Weather, Auto, M Aero package, Nav, Comfort Seats, IPod aux
Can you help me understand the benefit of having a staggered configuration? Is it totally aesthetics or are there different ride/handling characteristics?
My ordered car is a 530i with the Sport package and the standard 123 rims (I assume I have 245/40/18 all the way around, right?)
I want to go with the 124 rims...should I get all 4 of the same configuration or get the 18x9 in the rear?
Any insight/thought/comments would be greatly appreciated.
My ordered car is a 530i with the Sport package and the standard 123 rims (I assume I have 245/40/18 all the way around, right?)
I want to go with the 124 rims...should I get all 4 of the same configuration or get the 18x9 in the rear?
Any insight/thought/comments would be greatly appreciated.
11-16-2005, 06:25 PM
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2006 530XI w/Cdn M Sports Package (Delivery Dec 2005)
Originally Posted by hoopsrob' post='198452' date='Nov 15 2005, 02:42 AM
Can you help me understand the benefit of having a staggered configuration? Is it totally aesthetics or are there different ride/handling characteristics?
My ordered car is a 530i with the Sport package and the standard 123 rims (I assume I have 245/40/18 all the way around, right?)
I want to go with the 124 rims...should I get all 4 of the same configuration or get the 18x9 in the rear?
Any insight/thought/comments would be greatly appreciated.
My ordered car is a 530i with the Sport package and the standard 123 rims (I assume I have 245/40/18 all the way around, right?)
I want to go with the 124 rims...should I get all 4 of the same configuration or get the 18x9 in the rear?
Any insight/thought/comments would be greatly appreciated.
I belive it is only the XI sports package that comes with non-staggered. Normally with sport packages on the 5s the you get a wider rim and tire for the rear.
Does anyone know why - speculate why? BMW went same all round for XI rather than wider at back for the sport package? Does it have something to do with the performance/ handling experience with 4wd verus rwd?
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