Your xi upgraded wheels - need some good suggestions
03-18-2009, 02:01 PM
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I have done some in-depth searching on this site over the last two weeks. I think I am very painfully familiar (see my 124's for sale in classifieds) with the offset requirements for our xi's (40mm), which makes these AWD beasts different. Now, I'm looking for some good suggestions for what others have actually spent money on. Can you post pics of your xi car with your upgraded wheels? I used tire rack's "show these rims on your car" feature, but it's crap. I'm also interested in any BMW Style wheels as well. Ideally, I'm looking for staggered 19's.
Sorry if this is a newbie question....I did try searching as best as i could...all I got back was a ton of technical detail on the offset difference, etc. Oh, and if you have a pic with titanium silver paint, even better! I'm trying to determine the best color rim for this color paint. Awesome forum, and thanks again.
Sorry if this is a newbie question....I did try searching as best as i could...all I got back was a ton of technical detail on the offset difference, etc. Oh, and if you have a pic with titanium silver paint, even better! I'm trying to determine the best color rim for this color paint. Awesome forum, and thanks again.
03-18-2009, 02:58 PM
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2007 530xi Sport with too many mods and additions to list. However, here are the specs that pertain to your thread:
1. 19" VB-3 VMR Wheels (Staggered (275's in the rear)
2. H&R "XI" Springs
3. H&R Wheel Spacers
1. 19" VB-3 VMR Wheels (Staggered (275's in the rear)
2. H&R "XI" Springs
3. H&R Wheel Spacers
03-18-2009, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='820570' date='Mar 18 2009, 05:58 PM
2007 530xi Sport with too many mods and additions to list. However, here are the specs that pertain to your thread:
1. 19" VB-3 VMR Wheels (Staggered (275's in the rear)
2. H&R "XI" Springs
3. H&R Wheel Spacers
1. 19" VB-3 VMR Wheels (Staggered (275's in the rear)
2. H&R "XI" Springs
3. H&R Wheel Spacers
03-18-2009, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by -Mike-' post='820653' date='Mar 18 2009, 07:43 PM
Thanks for responding. Those wheels are unreal. So did you need the spacers in the rear? Were they just for your preference? And lastly...where did you get those from? I'll PM you as well. Thanks again for your help!
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03-18-2009, 07:50 PM
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Man...send me some pics if you get em on before me! I'm thinking either super silver or gunmetal...these are by far the best ones I've seen available for an xi!
03-18-2009, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by -Mike-' post='820827' date='Mar 18 2009, 11:50 PM
Man...send me some pics if you get em on before me! I'm thinking either super silver or gunmetal...these are by far the best ones I've seen available for an xi!
03-19-2009, 07:43 AM
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PERFECTION....are those the same size around or staggered? My eyes are playing tricks on me.... Thanks for posting, those are just perfect.
03-19-2009, 08:14 AM
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Do you have spacers installed on those? If not how the heck did Calton manage to fit 12mm on his? Yours look pushed out pretty far.
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='820570' date='Mar 19 2009, 12:58 AM
2007 530xi Sport with too many mods and additions to list.
That is a fine looking E60!