Aftermarket Wheels and suspensions for Xi
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From: st paul, mn
My Ride: 2007 525xi
Thanks fellas i don't think i need 20" actually after looking at the threads Blastiwi posted, I just need to throw in some H& R springs. Btw GO_Fork i love your rims man what are those?
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From: Zoo York
My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
I dropped my Xi on H&R Sport Springs and Bilstein B8 dampers. Went with a new set of mounts all around as well - mine were starting to rattle a little from wear and tear already.
Suspension is still settling, but the front is already flush. Hope the rear settles soon, bc now it kinda looks like its trying to plow something a little bit - with the rear sitting noticeably higher.
Here's a pic (here's my complete write-up on the install and initial impressions):
Suspension is still settling, but the front is already flush. Hope the rear settles soon, bc now it kinda looks like its trying to plow something a little bit - with the rear sitting noticeably higher.
Here's a pic (here's my complete write-up on the install and initial impressions):
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From: Las Vegas, Nevada
My Ride: 2008 535xi Touring - KW Var 3 Coilovers, VMR V710 20x9" wheels, Falken 452 245/35/19" Tires, OEM M5 Front Bumper, OEM M5 Front Fenders, OEM M5 Mirrors, Hamman Style CF Front Lip, Matte Black Kidney Grills, 20% Tint, B&W BMW Roundels.
So I read through the whole thread and it seems that Calton (C's Bimmer)with offsets that were ET30 and ET32 front and rear, respectively where the most aggressive on here. (see first post of this thread) but can someone clarify his widths?
Also I saw someone post that someone was running 11" widths all around. Anyone know those offsets?
Basically here is what Im trying to find out:
1) most aggressive offsets to date with widths
and then
2) Widest wheels you have seen on the front and back to date and offsets.
This will be a big help giving me an idea off inner and out clearances.
Also I have a wagon /touring .... I saw something about air suspension on the rear, does this add any inner clearance issues?
Cheers!
Also I saw someone post that someone was running 11" widths all around. Anyone know those offsets?
Basically here is what Im trying to find out:
1) most aggressive offsets to date with widths
and then
2) Widest wheels you have seen on the front and back to date and offsets.
This will be a big help giving me an idea off inner and out clearances.
Also I have a wagon /touring .... I saw something about air suspension on the rear, does this add any inner clearance issues?
Cheers!
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From: Zoo York
My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
So I read through the whole thread and it seems that Calton (C's Bimmer)with offsets that were ET30 and ET32 front and rear, respectively where the most aggressive on here. (see first post of this thread) but can someone clarify his widths?
Also I saw someone post that someone was running 11" widths all around. Anyone know those offsets?
Basically here is what Im trying to find out:
1) most aggressive offsets to date with widths
and then
2) Widest wheels you have seen on the front and back to date and offsets.
This will be a big help giving me an idea off inner and out clearances.
Also I have a wagon /touring .... I saw something about air suspension on the rear, does this add any inner clearance issues?
Cheers!
Also I saw someone post that someone was running 11" widths all around. Anyone know those offsets?
Basically here is what Im trying to find out:
1) most aggressive offsets to date with widths
and then
2) Widest wheels you have seen on the front and back to date and offsets.
This will be a big help giving me an idea off inner and out clearances.
Also I have a wagon /touring .... I saw something about air suspension on the rear, does this add any inner clearance issues?
Cheers!
But I'm not 100% on either of the questions, to be honest. Figure to compensate for every inch added in width, you need to bring the wheel 12-13mm's in.
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V Russian. I put the HR sport springs in today. I made another thread, but your right! the front is lower. IT says 1.4 in the front and 1.2-1.3 in the rear. The rear will sit slightly higher. I think your noticing it more because you haven't put on the wheels yet. It will fill out with the 19's check it out 
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From: Zoo York
My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
V Russian. I put the HR sport springs in today. I made another thread, but your right! the front is lower. IT says 1.4 in the front and 1.2-1.3 in the rear. The rear will sit slightly higher. I think your noticing it more because you haven't put on the wheels yet. It will fill out with the 19's check it out
Car looks great, man!
