Aftermarket Wheels and suspensions for Xi
03-10-2011, 05:25 PM
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No, you missed my point entirely. I said performance is the 1st priority. 17's do not come very wide, thus less traction. 18" is the best mix because you can get the width as well as everything else - aside from the best looks that is. At a certain point, the sidewall will become too flexible, another reason 17" is not ideal on a 4200 lb car with 26" tires.
03-10-2011, 05:46 PM
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No, you missed my point entirely. I said performance is the 1st priority. 17's do not come very wide, thus less traction. 18" is the best mix because you can get the width as well as everything else - aside from the best looks that is. At a certain point, the sidewall will become too flexible, another reason 17" is not ideal on a 4200 lb car with 26" tires.
03-10-2011, 05:47 PM
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There's no doubt that my factory 17s look too small and too tucked, but I think 18s closer to the fender would look ok. Would love to see pics of replica 18 inch 550i m sport wheels.
Its YOUR car! And I think 18's don't look half-bad on E60. Especially, if you pick the right look 
on staggered, rears are usually either 275/25 or 285/25.
From what I've found - but haven't tried yet - on the summer performance front, my pick are the Nitto NT05's, but they are semi-slicks, so you might wanna take it down a notch.
No, you missed my point entirely. I said performance is the 1st priority. 17's do not come very wide, thus less traction. 18" is the best mix because you can get the width as well as everything else - aside from the best looks that is. At a certain point, the sidewall will become too flexible, another reason 17" is not ideal on a 4200 lb car with 26" tires.
You make a mother proud! 
Well said
03-11-2011, 12:58 PM
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Style 172 would be nice.
03-11-2011, 01:37 PM
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thank you mr guru! your posts on here have been extremely helpful for me. I did not even know they made a 275/25!
03-14-2011, 02:00 AM
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Hey guys!
How about Size: 18x8.5 Front / 18x9.5 Rear, Bolt Pattern: 5x120, Offset: ET35 Front / ET35 Rear
72.6 Hubcentric, is this sounds quite right? if so i'm getting 'em, what would you say guys?
How about Size: 18x8.5 Front / 18x9.5 Rear, Bolt Pattern: 5x120, Offset: ET35 Front / ET35 Rear
72.6 Hubcentric, is this sounds quite right? if so i'm getting 'em, what would you say guys?
03-14-2011, 02:23 AM
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03-14-2011, 02:30 AM
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