Can someone explain the harm of going with a lower offset?
08-23-2007, 07:55 AM
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I have a 2008 535xi with Style 123 rims from a 2005 530i Sport. While I have been given conflicting information about the offset, they probably are 20 and not 43. I believe this pushes out the rims further. My dealer says the fitment is fine, albeit I am not sure how knowledgeable they are on rims. The handling is definitely nicer than the standard 17" wheels and I haven't had any issues that I noticed. Is there a safety or wear issue from this setup?
08-23-2007, 09:18 AM
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Your dealer is wrong. The fitment is not fine. Have you already mounted these wheels onto your 535xi?
08-23-2007, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='461753' date='Aug 23 2007, 01:18 PM
Your dealer is wrong. The fitment is not fine. Have you already mounted these wheels onto your 535xi?
08-23-2007, 10:05 AM
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I will leave that up to our resident AWD expert cmansbimmer. Also, forgot to mention that our admin das knows quite a bit as well.
08-23-2007, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by NY550i' post='461831' date='Aug 23 2007, 05:29 PM
What size tire? 245/40/18? They are not rubbing?
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Originally Posted by macct' post='461838' date='Aug 23 2007, 02:41 PM
No (with 245/40/18 set-up). I believe it makes the wheels & tires stick out more than normal. If I put the right inputs in on 1010 tires calculator (saw from another thread), the rims are 17mm further away from the strut housing & extend 29mm more on the outside edge over the standard 17" wheels.
I guess if the wheel is significantly changed from the original setup you could see higher bearing wear over time, but it might not be anything you notice.
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Originally Posted by macct' post='461838' date='Aug 23 2007, 05:41 PM
No (with 245/40/18 set-up). I believe it makes the wheels & tires stick out more than normal. If I put the right inputs in on 1010 tires calculator (saw from another thread), the rims are 17mm further away from the strut housing & extend 29mm more on the outside edge over the standard 17" wheels.
Post a picture... im surprised you are not rubbing but your car definitely should look like a go kart.
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