Another 530xi wheel option question
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The 135 wheels are $478.68 ea.
The 166 wheels are 2 frt 8 ½ x 19 $644.88 ea
2 rr 9 ½ x 19 $689.64 ea ...all OEM.
If you're iffy about staggering an AWD car, they said you can put 4 front 166 wheels on the vehicle.
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Got bad information from dealer. Turns out there is a Style 135 version for the xi! There's one for the 166 too! Whoohoo, I'm a happy boy!
The 135 wheels are $478.68 ea.
The 166 wheels are 2 frt 8 ½ x 19 $644.88 ea
2 rr 9 ½ x 19 $689.64 ea ...all OEM.
If you're iffy about staggering an AWD car, they said you can put 4 front 166 wheels on the vehicle.
The 135 wheels are $478.68 ea.
The 166 wheels are 2 frt 8 ½ x 19 $644.88 ea
2 rr 9 ½ x 19 $689.64 ea ...all OEM.
If you're iffy about staggering an AWD car, they said you can put 4 front 166 wheels on the vehicle.
Check realoem.com for more details on each of these style wheels.
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Sorry not to rain on your parade ... Style 166 for xi? ... NO I don't think so ...
But, don't believe me just yet ... get the style 166 part number from your dealer then pull the p/n info from http://realoem.com/bmw/select.do
What you need to get is the info about the wheel offset from both your dealer & RealOEM (they should match) which are ET12 for the front & either ET28 or 17 for the rear.
Now we all know that xi/AWD has the magic 23 handicap offset so offset at around ET35 front and at around ET33 is the proper fitment.
I'm pretty sure your dealer is clue-less about the offset info which is critical ... but feel free to find out yourself ... GL!
'bout Style 135 ... that's true there's style 135 for RWD model and another for xi/AWD (pay attention on item #2 the ET number) :
xi/AWD = http://realoem.com/b...813&hg=36&fg=15 (ET43)
RWD = http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...13&hg=36&fg=15 (ET20)
It's been discussed and proved so many times ... no need to re-invent the wheel ... nothin' new 'bout the info.
But, don't believe me just yet ... get the style 166 part number from your dealer then pull the p/n info from http://realoem.com/bmw/select.do
What you need to get is the info about the wheel offset from both your dealer & RealOEM (they should match) which are ET12 for the front & either ET28 or 17 for the rear.
Now we all know that xi/AWD has the magic 23 handicap offset so offset at around ET35 front and at around ET33 is the proper fitment.
I'm pretty sure your dealer is clue-less about the offset info which is critical ... but feel free to find out yourself ... GL!
'bout Style 135 ... that's true there's style 135 for RWD model and another for xi/AWD (pay attention on item #2 the ET number) :
xi/AWD = http://realoem.com/b...813&hg=36&fg=15 (ET43)
RWD = http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...13&hg=36&fg=15 (ET20)
It's been discussed and proved so many times ... no need to re-invent the wheel ... nothin' new 'bout the info.
Got bad information from dealer. Turns out there is a Style 135 version for the xi! There's one for the 166 too! Whoohoo, I'm a happy boy!
The 135 wheels are $478.68 ea.
The 166 wheels are 2 frt 8 ½ x 19 $644.88 ea
2 rr 9 ½ x 19 $689.64 ea ...all OEM.
If you're iffy about staggering an AWD car, they said you can put 4 front 166 wheels on the vehicle.
The 135 wheels are $478.68 ea.
The 166 wheels are 2 frt 8 ½ x 19 $644.88 ea
2 rr 9 ½ x 19 $689.64 ea ...all OEM.
If you're iffy about staggering an AWD car, they said you can put 4 front 166 wheels on the vehicle.
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From: Bronx, NY
Sorry not to rain on your parade ... Style 166 for xi? ... NO I don't think so ...
But, don't beileve me just yet ... get the style 166 part number from your dealer then pull the p/n info from http://realoem.com/bmw/select.do
What you need to get is the info about the wheel offset from both your dealer & RealOEM (they should match) which are ET12 for the front & either ET28 or 17 for the rear.
Now we all know that xi/AWD has the magic 23 handicap offset so offset at around ET35 front and at around ET33 is the proper fitment.
I'm pretty sure your dealer is clue-less about the offset info which is critical ... but feel free to find out yourself ... GL!
'bout Style 135 ... that's true there's style 135 for RWD model and another for xi/AWD (pay attention on item #2 the ET number) :
xi/AWD = http://realoem.com/b...813&hg=36&fg=15 (ET43)
RWD = http://realoem.com/b...813&hg=36&fg=15 (ET20)
It's been discussed and proved so many times ... no need to re-invent the wheel ... nothin' new 'bout the info.
But, don't beileve me just yet ... get the style 166 part number from your dealer then pull the p/n info from http://realoem.com/bmw/select.do
What you need to get is the info about the wheel offset from both your dealer & RealOEM (they should match) which are ET12 for the front & either ET28 or 17 for the rear.
Now we all know that xi/AWD has the magic 23 handicap offset so offset at around ET35 front and at around ET33 is the proper fitment.
I'm pretty sure your dealer is clue-less about the offset info which is critical ... but feel free to find out yourself ... GL!
'bout Style 135 ... that's true there's style 135 for RWD model and another for xi/AWD (pay attention on item #2 the ET number) :
xi/AWD = http://realoem.com/b...813&hg=36&fg=15 (ET43)
RWD = http://realoem.com/b...813&hg=36&fg=15 (ET20)
It's been discussed and proved so many times ... no need to re-invent the wheel ... nothin' new 'bout the info.
166s... definetely sure about lol.
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Here's a set of used 135's for sale for mad cheap:
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=792323
You're welcome
PS yes they should fit just fine. These are from an e46, so as long as the offsets are not e46 m3, they'll fit better than your oem e60 rims
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=792323
You're welcome
PS yes they should fit just fine. These are from an e46, so as long as the offsets are not e46 m3, they'll fit better than your oem e60 rims
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From: Fairfield County, CT
My Ride: 530xi
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Here's a set of used 135's for sale for mad cheap:
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=792323
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=792323
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Can I run an 9.5X19 inch wheel with a 40mm offset and a 285/30/19 tire on the back instead of 275/30/19. Will this cause rubbing? I figure if you can run an 19X10 wheel with a 38mm offset on the rear, then I'll gaining 2mm+ offset (40-38) plus about 13mm+ on the difference of the wheel (10"-9.5") to make up for the difference of the 10mm in tire size (285-275). Will this work even if I lower the car with H&R Springs?
