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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 08:04 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?

do you mind take few more pics from different angel for viewing? i'm thinking follow your path but i don't want 4x4 look after spending on the shoes. how is the ride after upgraded wheels install? thx
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bighead2267
do you mind take few more pics from different angel for viewing? i'm thinking follow your path but i don't want 4x4 look after spending on the shoes. how is the ride after upgraded wheels install? thx
Not sure if you saw this thread or not but a few more pics:

https://5series.net/forums/topic/125...st__p__1463366
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 10:01 AM
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just bought 19" m3 zcp wheels and hankook evo 2 ventus 224/40 and 255/35
will post pics when installed wit h&r springs!

also, can we get our XIs aligned at non-bmw specific shops?
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Wheels finally installed, sorry for the low quality cell phone pics.
Specs:
Make: ZE Forged Mesh wheels, General G-Max AS-03 tires
Front: 19x8, ET40 with 225/40R19
Rear: 19x10, ET25 with 255/35R19

Rear fenders just barely clear, will probably roll them slightly at some point.
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Has anyone noticed that some aftermarket wheels for F10's can fit Xi's? Looking around the F10 classifieds hehehe
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 05:39 AM
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Dont mean to jack the thread, but this is topic related and it can help Xi owners with wheel questions and possibly wheel purchase for thier Xi's
My wheels are officially for sale.

Wheels specs
Enkreuz H8R Forged 3 piece Wheel
and it was custom made and fitted specifically for an E60Xi
19x9F Offset not specified
19x10R Offset not specified
Kumho SPT 245/35/19F
Kumho SPT 275/30/19R
$1600 OBO

Here's the thread.

https://5series.net/forums/topic/100...ggered-set-up/
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by team23jordan
just bought 19" m3 zcp wheels and hankook evo 2 ventus 224/40 and 255/35
will post pics when installed wit h&r springs!

also, can we get our XIs aligned at non-bmw specific shops?


Just picked up the car from the shop.
Springs need to settle but ride is def harsh.
Reminds me of coilovers I had in my STi
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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Ummm I think your tire size(s) are off ... those seems to be 3-series size ... heck even 3-series are on 235/265 I think ...
You might wanna stay w/ 245/275 (or even better 285) width so the speedo stay in sync & the lip of the wheel is better protected ... to add more cushion you may opt for a taller sidewall to 40/35 as oppose to the common 35/30.

Originally Posted by team23jordan
just bought 19" m3 zcp wheels and hankook evo 2 ventus 224/40 and 255/35
will post pics when installed wit h&r springs!

also, can we get our XIs aligned at non-bmw specific shops?
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BlaSTiWi
Ummm I think your tire size(s) are off ... those seems to be 3-series size ... heck even 3-series are on 235/265 I think ...
You might wanna stay w/ 245/275 (or even better 285) width so the speedo stay in sync & the lip of the wheel is better protected ... to add more cushion you may opt for a taller sidewal to 40/35 as oppose to the common 35/30
well we know tires don't come in a "224" so something is amiss
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BlaSTiWi
Ummm I think your tire size(s) are off ... those seems to be 3-series size ... heck even 3-series are on 235/265 I think ...
You might wanna stay w/ 245/275 (or even better 285) width so the speedo stay in sync & the lip of the wheel is better protected ... to add more cushion you may opt for a taller sidewall to 40/35 as oppose to the common 35/30.
Speedo stays in sync perfect according to tire calculators from various websites.

I was thinking about getting taller sidewalls but than it would actually throw off the speedo.
The other reason i got skinner tires was because i thought wheels were gonna be more flush.
I did not want to rub tires on fenders but wheels are not as flush as I was hoping

Originally Posted by norsecarnut
well we know tires don't come in a "224" so something is amiss
225*

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