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Old 02-12-2013, 11:50 AM
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hello guys!

that is possible to set 19" rims on e60 xdrive?
there is no problem for the mecanic (xdrive, transfer box... )

i want to buy these rims 19 Gunmetal M5 Style Wheels Fits BMW E46 E90 E92 E93 323 325 328 330 335 M3 Rims | eBay

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Old 02-12-2013, 01:33 PM
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Not only I'm on 19" rims on my e60 xdrive/xi/awd but staggered setup too for 5 years now.
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and you have not any error message on idrive ? a bmw dealer said me that if i set 245 tyres on front and 275 tyres on rear,the xdrive will become crazy...

i hesitate between set 19'' wheels and set bilstein B8 suspension...
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No problem for the past 5 years ... click on the link below my screen name on the left bar for pics. Some member(s) here even go w/ 20" on their xdrive E60.

If BMW said xdrive will become crazy have them explain why X5 have big/wide optional tires and also different front & rear (staggered) tire setup ... what matter is the rolling diameter is the same between the front and the rear so it does not confuse the car ... even better match using 285/30-19 rear with 245/35-19 front with which what I'm gonna do when I'm due for a new set of tires
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ok thank for your reply !
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I have 285/35/19 in the rear and 245/40/19 in the front on my XI. No issues either. Although I when these tires go out im get 30's in the rear and 35 series tires in the front.
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Lindemann, did u ever get around to getting those wheels? I'm dying to get a set but wanna see how they would look on an E60...
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Does BMW offer a stock 19'' for a Xdrive?
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Specific for E60 xi model? No.

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Does BMW offer a stock 19'' for a Xdrive?
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