Aftermarket Wheels and suspensions for Xi
08-02-2012, 07:52 AM
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My Ride: 2003 BMW 325i
2008 BMW 535xi Touring
2005 Lexus GX470
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I concur based on my tire clearance and this from the e90post calculator:
my wheel is 8.5" ET 29, tire 245/45x18 compared to the one above.
"7mm LESS clearance on the strut side, and the outside edge of the wheel will EXTEND an extra 5mm"
However, if m5 fender liners were used, with his m5 fenders, then there may be just barely enough to not scrub. We did a scrub test at full turn and found it at the max, and that's without any driving compression like in a corner weighting the front which would reduce the clearance more.
my wheel is 8.5" ET 29, tire 245/45x18 compared to the one above.
"7mm LESS clearance on the strut side, and the outside edge of the wheel will EXTEND an extra 5mm"
However, if m5 fender liners were used, with his m5 fenders, then there may be just barely enough to not scrub. We did a scrub test at full turn and found it at the max, and that's without any driving compression like in a corner weighting the front which would reduce the clearance more.
08-02-2012, 11:48 AM
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you will also have a severly reduced turning radius on the front with the sizing you're looking at as the edge of your tire will rub in the inside of the wheel well. others on this site have tried many different sizes, but it's always interesting to see people dramatically push the envelope.
08-03-2012, 08:53 AM
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Just as an update, got a chance to mount a 255/35R19 on a 19x10" rear, +25mm offset wheel. It just barely clears on the rear of a 535xi wagon. The fender may need to be rolled just a tiny bit, but I plan to avoid it if possible unless I see evidence of rubbing. Reference post #575 in this thread for wheel test fit.
Tire widths do vary a lot between brands (even with the same size). For this test, the tire was a General G-Max AS-03 255/35R19. The rounded tread shoulder tucks in the fender nicely on this tire.
Tire widths do vary a lot between brands (even with the same size). For this test, the tire was a General G-Max AS-03 255/35R19. The rounded tread shoulder tucks in the fender nicely on this tire.
08-10-2012, 11:55 PM
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I recently found a local deal. The spec as 19x8 with 28 front and 19 x10 with 38 offset. I may not plan to change suspension as I don't want a huge gap(non m). Do you all expert think the setting will work without rubbing? Mine car is 08 xi.
If the setting work. What kinda tires should I get? 225 30 19 on the front and 285 30 19 will work?
Thx
If the setting work. What kinda tires should I get? 225 30 19 on the front and 285 30 19 will work?
Thx
08-14-2012, 01:04 PM
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My Ride: 12 VW Passat TDI
11 Subaru STi Sedan (GONE)
09 E60 XI
06 E46 M3 (GONE)
05 Subaru LGT (GONE)
00 Ford Lightning (GONE)
After playing with some numbers on 1010tires.com
it looks like these sizes will be perfect
225/50R17
Search TiresTire 1 - 245/35R19 Search TiresTire 2 - 285/30R19 Search TiresTire 3 - 235/40R19 Search TiresTire 4 - 265/35R19
it looks like these sizes will be perfect
225/50R17
Search TiresTire 1 - 245/35R19 Search TiresTire 2 - 285/30R19 Search TiresTire 3 - 235/40R19 Search TiresTire 4 - 265/35R19
08-15-2012, 06:24 AM
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Well I will make it official that there is a sweet option for the E60 XI/xDrive from MORR.
MORR VS8.2 wheels absolutely fit the XI perfectly. They advertise it as such, so no real surprise. From what I've seen too -- it appears the E60 XI and the E9x 335i have about the same offsets. I believe MORR is changing some things around but you can basically get the "3 series fitment" (non-M3) and they fit the E60. I just put on and am now driving around in this setup:
MORR VS8.2
Front: 19x8.5 ET35 with 245/35/19 @ 35 PSI
Rear: 19x10 ET36 with 275/30/19 @ 39 PSI
You can get the 20" from them in a non-staggered setup as well.
MORR VS8.2 wheels absolutely fit the XI perfectly. They advertise it as such, so no real surprise. From what I've seen too -- it appears the E60 XI and the E9x 335i have about the same offsets. I believe MORR is changing some things around but you can basically get the "3 series fitment" (non-M3) and they fit the E60. I just put on and am now driving around in this setup:
MORR VS8.2
Front: 19x8.5 ET35 with 245/35/19 @ 35 PSI
Rear: 19x10 ET36 with 275/30/19 @ 39 PSI
You can get the 20" from them in a non-staggered setup as well.
08-15-2012, 02:03 PM
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Well I will make it official that there is a sweet option for the E60 XI/xDrive from MORR.
MORR VS8.2 wheels absolutely fit the XI perfectly. They advertise it as such, so no real surprise. From what I've seen too -- it appears the E60 XI and the E9x 335i have about the same offsets. I believe MORR is changing some things around but you can basically get the "3 series fitment" (non-M3) and they fit the E60. I just put on and am now driving around in this setup:
MORR VS8.2
Front: 19x8.5 ET35 with 245/35/19 @ 35 PSI
Rear: 19x10 ET36 with 275/30/19 @ 39 PSI
You can get the 20" from them in a non-staggered setup as well.
MORR VS8.2 wheels absolutely fit the XI perfectly. They advertise it as such, so no real surprise. From what I've seen too -- it appears the E60 XI and the E9x 335i have about the same offsets. I believe MORR is changing some things around but you can basically get the "3 series fitment" (non-M3) and they fit the E60. I just put on and am now driving around in this setup:
MORR VS8.2
Front: 19x8.5 ET35 with 245/35/19 @ 35 PSI
Rear: 19x10 ET36 with 275/30/19 @ 39 PSI
You can get the 20" from them in a non-staggered setup as well.
nice choice. is your XI lowered? doesn't feel 4x4 look at all.
08-16-2012, 06:53 AM
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yea so funny thing is my car seems to sit lower than with my stock wheels. I was expecting the gap to look bigger but it's really not that bad at all. it is not lowered and I do not have the sport suspension or anything non-stock in that department. looks good for just throwing the wheels on eh?