Bought new wheels for X-drive
05-01-2008, 03:36 PM
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I finally ordered some 19" wheels for my 525XDAT. They are the starspoke 230, normally made for the e92 coupe (see pic).
They look absolutely smashing! It1 s nice to see somethin different for once. All wagons with M-package have the 18" that comes with the package. A bit boring...
Next week is lowering the front with H&R springs and get the airsuspension down in the rear.
Note: I think road noise is worse than the 18", even though they had RFs. My 19" doesn't, but I still feel they added more noise, especially over 50mph. Going over bumps in lower speed is smooth though. My tires are Yokohama Advan Sport.
Claus
They look absolutely smashing! It1 s nice to see somethin different for once. All wagons with M-package have the 18" that comes with the package. A bit boring...
Next week is lowering the front with H&R springs and get the airsuspension down in the rear.
Note: I think road noise is worse than the 18", even though they had RFs. My 19" doesn't, but I still feel they added more noise, especially over 50mph. Going over bumps in lower speed is smooth though. My tires are Yokohama Advan Sport.
Claus
05-06-2008, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Claus525XDAT' post='572621' date='May 2 2008, 12:36 AM
I finally ordered some 19" wheels for my 525XDAT. They are the starspoke 230, normally made for the e92 coupe (see pic).
They look absolutely smashing! It1 s nice to see somethin different for once. All wagons with M-package have the 18" that comes with the package. A bit boring...
Next week is lowering the front with H&R springs and get the airsuspension down in the rear.
Note: I think road noise is worse than the 18", even though they had RFs. My 19" doesn't, but I still feel they added more noise, especially over 50mph. Going over bumps in lower speed is smooth though. My tires are Yokohama Advan Sport.
Claus
They look absolutely smashing! It1 s nice to see somethin different for once. All wagons with M-package have the 18" that comes with the package. A bit boring...
Next week is lowering the front with H&R springs and get the airsuspension down in the rear.
Note: I think road noise is worse than the 18", even though they had RFs. My 19" doesn't, but I still feel they added more noise, especially over 50mph. Going over bumps in lower speed is smooth though. My tires are Yokohama Advan Sport.
Claus
05-06-2008, 11:19 PM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Looking forward to seeing those pics. Recently saw an E61 with the 5-spoke 128s and it looked awesome, so these 5 spoke rims should also look spot on.
Seeing as the the 230s have ET37, and the normal 5er x-drive models have ET43, those 230s should sit just nicely -- i.e. no need for spacers. Clever choice!
Seeing as the the 230s have ET37, and the normal 5er x-drive models have ET43, those 230s should sit just nicely -- i.e. no need for spacers. Clever choice!
05-07-2008, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by the missile' post='575653' date='May 7 2008, 03:00 AM
what are you using for lowering the x drive ? ..... this is not available from BMW with the M sport package and members have had major issues with bottoming when doing so...whats your solution ??
I'm using H&R Sport springs especially made for the e60 with X-Drive. It is just springs for the front. In the rear they will lower the air suspension.
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