Aftermarket Wheels and suspensions for Xi
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My Ride: E61 535xi 6MT, '81 Scirocco Turbo Ragtop
Model Year: 2010
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Tire Size: 245/35/19
Brand: Bridgestone Potenza (probably, I've had solid experience w/ these on my E39M5)
Suspension: Stock for now, looking at the latest rev of the ICS coilvers, though I won't be dropping it more than 1-1.5" depending on the wheel gap...
Also - not sure if you caught my other post, but I'm probably going to be running M5 brakes. So, I'll need to run a 20mm spacer in the rear to compensate for the shorter M5 hub...
Thanks for keeping me in check!
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Ah, you got me, Evan! ...these are my projections based on what I've read so far:
Tire Size: 245/35/19
Brand: Bridgestone Potenza (probably, I've had solid experience w/ these on my E39M5)
Suspension: Stock for now, looking at the latest rev of the ICS coilvers, though I won't be dropping it more than 1-1.5" depending on the wheel gap...
Also - not sure if you caught my other post, but I'm probably going to be running M5 brakes. So, I'll need to run a 20mm spacer in the rear to compensate for the shorter M5 hub...
Thanks for keeping me in check!![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
Tire Size: 245/35/19
Brand: Bridgestone Potenza (probably, I've had solid experience w/ these on my E39M5)
Suspension: Stock for now, looking at the latest rev of the ICS coilvers, though I won't be dropping it more than 1-1.5" depending on the wheel gap...
Also - not sure if you caught my other post, but I'm probably going to be running M5 brakes. So, I'll need to run a 20mm spacer in the rear to compensate for the shorter M5 hub...
Thanks for keeping me in check!
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This fitment is all based off how Hankook V12s fit, which have pretty tidy sidewalls compared to most. I am unfamiliar with the Bridgestones, what model exactly? It can make all the difference.
Evan
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My Ride: BMW e60 525xi LCI Mpack
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After installing the H&R springs , it's time to spacers..
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p.s. stock r18 et43 135M wheels
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Hey guys, anyone here looking for a nice set of custom forged 20"s for their XI?
selling my set, heres the link to my FS thread.
https://5series.net/forums/private-m...itment-143696/
selling my set, heres the link to my FS thread.
https://5series.net/forums/private-m...itment-143696/
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My Ride: E61 535xi 6MT, '81 Scirocco Turbo Ragtop
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Hey all - I've read at least 75% of this thread (even starting from the end->back at times) and I've pissed away more of my workday than I'm comfortable with! lol ![Wassat](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/wassat.gif)
So...I have a E61 535xi 6spd and can't seem to find a direct answer to my question.
Will 19x9.5 ET32 at all four corners work on my car? I'd really prefer to run a square setup if possible...
Thanks all!
Jeff
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So...I have a E61 535xi 6spd and can't seem to find a direct answer to my question.
Will 19x9.5 ET32 at all four corners work on my car? I'd really prefer to run a square setup if possible...
Thanks all!
Jeff
Getting ready to drop the $$$, but looking for that last configuration I'm getting something that'll fit... Thanks again all!
Jeff
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OK - slight modification to the specs as the ET32 BBS CX-R wheel I wanted to use doesn't come in a 5x120 bolt pattern. Now, I'm back to Vertini Magic at ET35. Still 19x9.5.
Getting ready to drop the $$$, but looking for that last configuration I'm getting something that'll fit... Thanks again all!
Jeff
Getting ready to drop the $$$, but looking for that last configuration I'm getting something that'll fit... Thanks again all!
Jeff
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OK - slight modification to the specs as the ET32 BBS CX-R wheel I wanted to use doesn't come in a 5x120 bolt pattern. Now, I'm back to Vertini Magic at ET35. Still 19x9.5.
Getting ready to drop the $$$, but looking for that last configuration I'm getting something that'll fit... Thanks again all!
Jeff
Getting ready to drop the $$$, but looking for that last configuration I'm getting something that'll fit... Thanks again all!
Jeff
Also, depending on what brand/size tire you run you might need to have the fenders rolled. Don't be worried about rolling fenders it is a necessary mod for any performance/fitment oriented car, (M5 fenders are rolled from the factory) just make sure your fender roller is skilled in his craft.
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My Ride: E61 535xi 6MT, '81 Scirocco Turbo Ragtop
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Et35 should be good. Just understand that to fine tune your fitment (if you really care about the wheels being flush like I do) you may need some small spacers to dial in the rear.
Also, depending on what brand/size tire you run you might need to have the fenders rolled. Don't be worried about rolling fenders it is a necessary mod for any performance/fitment oriented car, (M5 fenders are rolled from the factory) just make sure your fender roller is skilled in his craft.
Evan
Also, depending on what brand/size tire you run you might need to have the fenders rolled. Don't be worried about rolling fenders it is a necessary mod for any performance/fitment oriented car, (M5 fenders are rolled from the factory) just make sure your fender roller is skilled in his craft.
Evan
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I'll dial the spacer issue in once I upgrade to M5 brakes. Thanks again all!
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My Ride: E61 535xi 6MT, '81 Scirocco Turbo Ragtop
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Now I'm confused again. I started playing w/ the tire size calculators after realizing that a 245/35/19 tire will have too much stretch (a characteristic I'm not really into).
So, after playing, I came up w/ 275/30/19 as being the size with the most vertical sidewall while still maintaining the close speed ratio to my current 245/40/18's.
Is that too wide even if my fenders are rolled?![Frown](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/sad.gif)
Thanks again, Jeff
So, after playing, I came up w/ 275/30/19 as being the size with the most vertical sidewall while still maintaining the close speed ratio to my current 245/40/18's.
Is that too wide even if my fenders are rolled?
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Thanks again, Jeff