Aftermarket Wheels and suspensions for Xi
#681
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you must have meant 225
225/40x19 = ~26" OD
255/35x19 = ~26" OD
these are essentially exactly oem so they're fine, but like suggested above, slightly taller tire might be a better choice next time for a 19". something closer to the m5 factory size. however, if you really want that dropped look, then the larger tire and offsets chosen may get tight inside the fender.
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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
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
good reasons about width. better to be conservative in that area.
fyi, i have heard our speedo is under the actual speed by enough that my oversized tires now reflect an accurate/true speed. also, i get more miles per gallon this way too
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where did you get the wheels and if you don't mind... $$$ ?
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BMW did that on purpose. You can code it out using NCS Expert if desired.
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of course it was on purpose. it's not like they built 1000's of cars and later said "oops" ![Wink](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/wink.gif)
my audi is the same way, but similarly i have one size up on it too. good to know about the coding but mine is accurate now which i prefer.
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my audi is the same way, but similarly i have one size up on it too. good to know about the coding but mine is accurate now which i prefer.
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good reasons about width. better to be conservative in that area.
fyi, i have heard our speedo is under the actual speed by enough that my oversized tires now reflect an accurate/true speed. also, i get more miles per gallon this way too
3.6% is the calc diff and I do see 3% easily on distance per tank. distance of course on the odometer, is thus also under reported by 3.6% so one must use other methods to compute the distance for accuracy, but % apply across the board to fuel mpg, OD, etc.
where did you get the wheels and if you don't mind... $$$ ?
fyi, i have heard our speedo is under the actual speed by enough that my oversized tires now reflect an accurate/true speed. also, i get more miles per gallon this way too
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where did you get the wheels and if you don't mind... $$$ ?
Here you go
http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-Rim-Wheel...vip=true&rt=nc
I'm also in Seattle area.
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Looking at a set of BBS LM's...
Front: 19" X 8.5" ET35
Rear: 19" X 9.5" ET35
Current tires mounted though are 235/35/19 front, and 265/35/19 rear... overall tire diameter will be slightly smaller than stock. What do you guys think? I plan on lowering on KW3's... stretched tire might give me more clearance to slam it?
Looking for opinions...
Front: 19" X 8.5" ET35
Rear: 19" X 9.5" ET35
Current tires mounted though are 235/35/19 front, and 265/35/19 rear... overall tire diameter will be slightly smaller than stock. What do you guys think? I plan on lowering on KW3's... stretched tire might give me more clearance to slam it?
Looking for opinions...
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