Aftermarket Wheels and suspensions for Xi
02-24-2011, 06:40 PM
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20" m6 replicas et35 on both 8.5 front 9.5 rear in matte black finish for a white 2009 528 xi....should look nice. I'm not planning on lowering the car so I wanted to fill the wheel well as much as possible. Now all I have to do is get the right size tire! Any recommendations?
02-24-2011, 09:07 PM
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
245/30/20 front and 285/25/20 in the back are the default sizes. I didn't realize you went with 20's - you still might have to roll the fenders in the back. But don't worry yet - get them on the car first.
There has been some talk about 20's actually not looking good without a drop on the E60 in general - this is from a while back, some of our long-time members can clue you in better. I think, they will look great - based on the several non-lowered Xi's with 20's, that I've seen in person.
Congrats! Can't wait to see how they look on that AW beauty
There has been some talk about 20's actually not looking good without a drop on the E60 in general - this is from a while back, some of our long-time members can clue you in better. I think, they will look great - based on the several non-lowered Xi's with 20's, that I've seen in person.
Congrats! Can't wait to see how they look on that AW beauty
02-27-2011, 10:27 AM
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hey v is your car lowered or are you thinking about lowering it?
BTW I'm not sure I've mentioned this in here, but I personally have finally picked myself up a set of 19's. I ended up going with a square set of 8.5x19 BBS's. They are presently awaiting some tires and warmer weather.
I'm still on the hunt for those dampers - hoping to score a full set at a good price by the time driving season starts, so I can get everything installed, aligned and tuned by the middle of April, or so
Wish me luck
I'm still on the hunt for those dampers - hoping to score a full set at a good price by the time driving season starts, so I can get everything installed, aligned and tuned by the middle of April, or so
Wish me luck
02-27-2011, 03:55 PM
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BTW I'm not sure I've mentioned this in here, but I personally have finally picked myself up a set of 19's. I ended up going with a square set of 8.5x19 BBS's. They are presently awaiting some tires and warmer weather.
I'm still on the hunt for those dampers - hoping to score a full set at a good price by the time driving season starts, so I can get everything installed, aligned and tuned by the middle of April, or so
Wish me luck
I'm still on the hunt for those dampers - hoping to score a full set at a good price by the time driving season starts, so I can get everything installed, aligned and tuned by the middle of April, or so
Wish me luck
02-27-2011, 09:07 PM
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
I have the H&R springs already and I just ordered my Bilstein B8 shocks/struts from Michael (Acute Performance) 
Rims BBS CK. Tires - I'm hoping for a set of Nitto NT05 tires
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02-28-2011, 02:53 AM
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02-28-2011, 04:55 PM
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Where did you pick them up please?
02-28-2011, 10:18 PM
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For instance, MOST F10/F01 rims fit. Lots of X3/X5/X6 rims fit... basically there are so many to list, that it is easier to teach you the offsets and size and let you search for yourself. Keep in mind also the bolt pattern. As long as these three are acceptable, you'll be
And an early "plug" for Michael - another member with an Xi, and myself just ordered a set of Bilstein B8's, each, from him at an awesome price. I will do a proper write-up when I get everything installed.
03-01-2011, 08:29 PM
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I got style 128 wheels. Offset 46 in front and 51 in rear for 535xi. 10mm in the front and 15 mm spacers in the rear. No vibration at any speeds. What an upgrade for cheap and a beautiful set of OEM wheels.
Sitting slightly high but KW Coils seem not good for this car. Many acquaintances and friends have had issues with them. Not looking to track the car so that isnt for me. Doesnt seem like anything else is out there! Theres really no other option since XI are so limited. Would like to do Koni Yellows and Pro Kit Springs but not available. Hopefully can invest in downpipes and FMIC instead!
Stock look first then new look.
Sitting slightly high but KW Coils seem not good for this car. Many acquaintances and friends have had issues with them. Not looking to track the car so that isnt for me. Doesnt seem like anything else is out there! Theres really no other option since XI are so limited. Would like to do Koni Yellows and Pro Kit Springs but not available. Hopefully can invest in downpipes and FMIC instead!
Stock look first then new look.