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Jun 21, 2007 | 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='438114' date='Jun 21 2007, 02:40 AM

Slick,

Check this website for the specs on the 124's for the 530xi:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=36&fg=15

And specs for the 124's for the 530i:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=36&fg=15

Both 124 sets are staggered: ET43 front and ET55 rear for the xi vs. ET20 in front and ET32 in rear for the i. As you state above, I am not sure if the 530i rears would fit the xi so well, based on this info. They might stick out too far, as you said. As for the fronts, the xi 124's will fit perfectly, as they are made for the xi, which has a standard ET43 offset in the front. I guess we should wait to see what Calton says re: the ET32 offset of a 530i 124 wheel with 275's fitting the rear of an xi.

Currently, Calton and I have a rear wheel offset of ET45 on our VB-3 CSL's with 275/30/19's, and they fit great. He says he still has room for some spacers! So.....Calton, what do you say on this matter? DrLev99

Thanks Dr. I was aware of this and was asking calton about the rear wheels because he mentioned that we can use the (i) rear wheels on our car. I believe he is on vacation. I guess he'll get back to us when he returns. I'm itching to make a move but i'm stalling incase there is another alternative I like. I've heard through the forum that BMW will start selling aftermarket products for the e60. I wonder if this includes wheels for the xi?

Anyone know?

Thanks again , Rick....

Jun 21, 2007 | 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 530xda' post='438139' date='Jun 21 2007, 05:54 AM

I wont lower my soon to come 530xd because the roads wont allow it

(the richest country in the world but we also have the worst roads in the world)

Pittsburgh, PA roads aren't so great either, but I will give it a shot. I am afraid I will start driving paranoid once I get my 19's on, looking for every little bump and hole in the road.

Jun 22, 2007 | 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ro11dice' post='436979' date='Jun 18 2007, 11:42 AM

DrLev, 6 weeks is gonna feel like an eternity. GL. Wheels look good.

Great News! No waiting for 6 weeks! Turner Motorsports had a set of my H&R xi sport springs "lying around" that another customer cancelled. I just happened to email them that day inquiring about an ETA. They said, "You can have this set. We will ship them out today." Sweet! I will have them on Monday and installed by Friday, June 29th. I will be certain to post some pics afterwards. I can't wait!!!