Question re: wheels 2008 528xi

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11-03-2008, 09:38 AM

LindaQ

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I am the proud new owner of a 2008 528xi (standard model), just learning all the bells and whistles, but love it thus far! I have a quick question regarding wheel bolt pattern layouts. I live in the Northeast, and am looking at a set of gently used ASA wheels with Dunlop SP M3 winter tires (225/50/17) (5 bolt, previously used on a 545i). Are the bolt patterns standard in the 5 series for 17" wheels. If so, should these fit my 08?

Thanks for you help!

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11-03-2008, 09:52 AM

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to the forum and congrats on your new e60. I believe the offsets might be different due to the fact that you are in an xi.

I am sure other more knowledgeable members will chime in soon...GL

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11-03-2008, 10:19 AM

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welcome and enjoy the forums. yes Gene got it, the xi models have higher offsets than the non-xi models. PM sent

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11-03-2008, 01:39 PM

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I believe the bolt patterns are the same on all E60's. The only one that was a different was an older model (E34 I believe). If you want to be absolutely sure you could ask the seller for the bolt pattern and compare it with the number on here.

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11-03-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='711023' date='Nov 3 2008, 11:52 AM

to the forum and congrats on your new e60. I believe the offsets might be different due to the fact that you are in an xi.

I am sure other more knowledgeable members will chime in soon...GL

+1....Linda...

to the group and congrats on your new ride!!!

I dont know that I am one of the more knowledgeable members here..

but yes the bolt patterns are the same, just the offsets are different.....

....just one word of advice......we LUV pictures...so be sure to post some of your new car when you can!!!

BE PROUD AND SHOW THAT RIDE OFF!

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11-03-2008, 02:36 PM

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& congrats on the new ride!

Yes the 5-bolt pattern are identical across the 'i' & 'xi' E60 model with the exception of on the 'xi' model we use higher/bigger offset, so fit yes but may stick out but not sure by how far. Our offset for 17" wheel is at ET43 while the rest at ET20.

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11-03-2008, 03:04 PM

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You already got the answers to your wheel question and it's offset that makes xi wheels unique ... it's a detail that has caught many new owners by surprise - an expensive surprise.

That said, used wheels are available - search the classified on this forum. And I'm in a similar situation at this very moment!

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry710068

Good luck with your decisions and welcome to the best BMW forum on the web!