2008 535XiT can now accept staggered wheel sizes??
05-11-2007, 07:03 PM
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All the information on this forum I have read regarding staggered wheel sizes for Xi cars is that it should not be done because the x-drive won't work properly. Now you can build a car on the BMW website and get staggered wheel sizes when you choose the sport package. What is different about Xi cars now, that you can us staggered sizes. 
05-12-2007, 06:21 AM
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Not true. I've done it and it works fine. The X5 4.8i Sport has staggered wheels. Our xdrive system is the same. It works fine.
05-12-2007, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='423647' date='May 12 2007, 04:21 PM
Not true. I've done it and it works fine. The X5 4.8i Sport has staggered wheels. Our xdrive system is the same. It works fine.
But be careful.
Advanced 4-wheeldrive systems must have the same circumfence front and rear.How sensitive the x-drive is I do not know. . .
But as it is a fairly complexed system I think you should talk to your dealer before you choose different circumfence.
06-18-2007, 12:11 PM
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What's weird is that the only mention of staggered tires is via the Build Your Own on bmwusa.com. If you look in the "Features & Options" section, it shows:
18 x 8.0 Star Spoke (Style 124) cast alloy wheels, 245/40R-18 run-flat performance tires
Also, the 2008 5 Sport Wagon PDF lists 245/40R-18 on the 18" as well, so I think it's misinformation in the BYO.
I will be able to verify in approximately two weeks.
18 x 8.0 Star Spoke (Style 124) cast alloy wheels, 245/40R-18 run-flat performance tires
Also, the 2008 5 Sport Wagon PDF lists 245/40R-18 on the 18" as well, so I think it's misinformation in the BYO.
I will be able to verify in approximately two weeks.
08-08-2007, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by poeka' post='437102' date='Jun 18 2007, 01:11 PM
What's weird is that the only mention of staggered tires is via the Build Your Own on bmwusa.com. If you look in the "Features & Options" section, it shows:
18 x 8.0 Star Spoke (Style 124) cast alloy wheels, 245/40R-18 run-flat performance tires
Also, the 2008 5 Sport Wagon PDF lists 245/40R-18 on the 18" as well, so I think it's misinformation in the BYO.
I will be able to verify in approximately two weeks.
18 x 8.0 Star Spoke (Style 124) cast alloy wheels, 245/40R-18 run-flat performance tires
Also, the 2008 5 Sport Wagon PDF lists 245/40R-18 on the 18" as well, so I think it's misinformation in the BYO.
I will be able to verify in approximately two weeks.
cmansbimmer, so you put 245f & 275r and no problems so far? Did you check w/ BMW dealer first to make sure no warranty issue in the future due to wheels?
What's the offset do you use?
08-09-2007, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by zoink' post='456535' date='Aug 8 2007, 07:28 AM
So... what did you get? I got same size all around (245's).
cmansbimmer, so you put 245f & 275r and no problems so far? Did you check w/ BMW dealer first to make sure no warranty issue in the future due to wheels?
What's the offset do you use?
cmansbimmer, so you put 245f & 275r and no problems so far? Did you check w/ BMW dealer first to make sure no warranty issue in the future due to wheels?
What's the offset do you use?
Yup, they're 245's all around on the 18" wheels.
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Originally Posted by zoink' post='456535' date='Aug 8 2007, 07:28 AM
So... what did you get? I got same size all around (245's).
cmansbimmer, so you put 245f & 275r and no problems so far? Did you check w/ BMW dealer first to make sure no warranty issue in the future due to wheels?
What's the offset do you use?
cmansbimmer, so you put 245f & 275r and no problems so far? Did you check w/ BMW dealer first to make sure no warranty issue in the future due to wheels?
What's the offset do you use?
[edit] Never mind; I've found the other thread that answers the offset question (ET35 has been successfully used on 530xi).
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