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Old 06-11-2010, 03:29 PM
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I got my 128's fitted earlier this week got some pics and how i did it.

these are the 128's from the x3. 8,5 x 19 Front ET 46, 9 x 19 Rear ET 51. I got'em from Gary at Newport bwm cheapest I found. and I'm close so shipping wasn't bad. they lack the concavity of other 128's wheels which I wish I could have but really I'm happy with the sporty look .

Beru tpms from e92 lighting also best pricing I've found.$ 189

Spacers 12.5mm up front and 15mm in the rear from turner motor sports.

Tires frt 245/35 rear 275/30.Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110. Tire rack

This forum has been very helpful i got all the info i needed to get this together here.
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win.....


congrats, looks great
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Looks great! Perfect with AW paint and m-sport pack.

I originally bought my 128s for winter on my 525d, but when I put them on my 530d Touring they became my favourite They just work so well with the lines of the Touring IMHO. As it happens, I now use them as my summer set up on the 550
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looking good
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Looks real good. How do the 19's ride / handle compared to the stock 18's? Did you need the spacers to get them to fit in the wheel well properly? Curious if you tried them without the spacers? I believe stock xi is something like ET43. Certainly looks good with the spacers as the wheels appear pushed further out than stock. Also, is yours stock height or has it been lowered?

We also have an Alpine White 535xiT wagon with the M sport. I am thinking about putting winter tires on the stock 18" 135 wheels and getting a new set of staggered wheels (either 18" or 19") for summer. I also like the looks of the 128's and have also considered 18" 124's in a staggered set up to fit the xi offset. We have only had our car for about 2 months and thus far have been pretty pleased with the ride of the stock 18" Goodyear Eagle NCT summer run flat tires. Would not want to lose the smooth ride of the current 18's if 19's are noticeably stiffer (although would look a little better). I am sure the type / quality of the tire would have a lot to do with this as well. Anyway, certainly like the look of the 19" 128's on your wagon. Gives me a good idea of what ours would look like with the same set up.
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Looks real good. How do the 19's ride / handle compared to the stock 18's? Did you need the spacers to get them to fit in the wheel well properly? Curious if you tried them without the spacers? I believe stock xi is something like ET43. Certainly looks good with the spacers as the wheels appear pushed further out than stock. Also, is yours stock height or has it been lowered?

We also have an Alpine White 535xiT wagon with the M sport. I am thinking about putting winter tires on the stock 18" 135 wheels and getting a new set of staggered wheels (either 18" or 19") for summer. I also like the looks of the 128's and have also considered 18" 124's in a staggered set up to fit the xi offset. We have only had our car for about 2 months and thus far have been pretty pleased with the ride of the stock 18" Goodyear Eagle NCT summer run flat tires. Would not want to lose the smooth ride of the current 18's if 19's are noticeably stiffer (although would look a little better). I am sure the type / quality of the tire would have a lot to do with this as well. Anyway, certainly like the look of the 19" 128's on your wagon. Gives me a good idea of what ours would look like with the same set up.
Welcome..Well as far as the ride, it's a bit stiffer but not annoying or unpleasant at all, no regrets.. right now stock height..but not for long. there's tons of 264' on the 1addicts board I'm thinking about them for my winter setup as well.Spacer setup is in my first post.. and post a pic of your wagon man..
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Nice wheels and looks real good on your wagon! Hope you don't mind me asking, but how much did you get 'em for?
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Nice resurgence of the 128 wheel lately!
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Nice wheels and looks real good on your wagon! Hope you don't mind me asking, but how much did you get 'em for?

forgot the exact price but sub $400 per wheel.. gary at newport bmw
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couple winter setup pics 264's from 135i m sport powedred black gloss..same spacers
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