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Old 06-09-2006, 11:38 AM
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I want to replace the stock wheels with stylish black ones.
The manual lists this info: 17 ? 7.5 225/50/R-17

What should i keep in mind when looking for new rims? There are some variables that i have no idea about (like "offset")

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I want 17" rims. (dont ask)
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Originally Posted by Kuat' post='295261' date='Jun 9 2006, 02:38 PM
I want to replace the stock wheels with stylish black ones.
The manual lists this info: 17 ? 7.5 225/50/R-17

What should i keep in mind when looking for new rims? There are some variables that i have no idea about (like "offset")

P.S.
I want 17" rims. (dont ask)

no one?
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According to realoem.com the offset for stock 17's are ET:20.


ouch, I should of read the topic says XI ..sorry I posted the wrong offset.
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Originally Posted by Busta' post='295693' date='Jun 10 2006, 04:36 PM
According to realoem.com the offset for stock 17's are ET:20.
xi models are running a 43 offset. NON-xi's are 20.
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Originally Posted by blinkme_210' post='295797' date='Jun 11 2006, 03:08 AM
xi models are running a 43 offset. NON-xi's are 20.
man, what does the "offcet" mean?
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Originally Posted by blinkme_210' post='295797' date='Jun 11 2006, 03:08 AM
xi models are running a 43 offset.
so what does thi mean? what sizes are 17" front and rear wheels?

help a noob out please.
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To me, the correct way is to check with BMW parts, or some other source, and see what in-spec sizes are recommended for your car. Personally, I won't stray from in-spec. I recommend that you go to tirerack.com, "save your car," and check out the 17's they show as available for your car. Also, there are many technical articles of this site that would help you understand tire/wheel terminology.
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='324682' date='Aug 20 2006, 02:16 PM
To me, the correct way is to check with BMW parts, or some other source, and see what in-spec sizes are recommended for your car. Personally, I won't stray from in-spec. I recommend that you go to tirerack.com, "save your car," and check out the 17's they show as available for your car. Also, there are many technical articles of this site that would help you understand tire/wheel terminology.

they dont have the 525xi model.

fuck
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Originally Posted by Kuat' post='324690' date='Aug 20 2006, 04:00 PM
they dont have the 525xi model.

fuck
They do. I found some 19" for my 530xi there which give me confidence that I can order 19" for my car.
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