2011 x5 35i Rims

[ss89]

I am debating of which rims to get, if I get any of the following will I have any problems putting them on as I have a 2011 x5 35i. I'm thinnking about the following OEM rims, style: 300, 333 or the X5M rims, I found some stock pictures let me know what you guys think and if I will have any problems putting them on.

[roadkillrob]

The X5 E70 wheels will all fit with the exception of the X5M wheels, the fronts fit, the rears have a smaller center bore, so you can either have them bored to standard X5 center bore, or you can run some spacers that adapt the hub centers (since most people want to run the spacers anyway, these are more economical to do.)

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/es18...ign=hubcentric

[ss89]

Thanks for the info, so I will need spacers only for the X5M rims not the X6 or X6M? Also, I'm doing the retrofit for the wheel arch since I have 19" rims and will be changing to 20" or 21" rims, won't the back wheels stick out much more due to the spacers and will having spacers installed effect performance? Or should I stick to rims that are direct bolt on to my car. Thanks for any input.

[mach330]

i'm debating the same thing. i do like the x5m wheels. thinking of going something black though .

[roadkillrob]

I believe the x6m rims are also the same and need adapters. With any of the sport sport or M wheels you will need the wheel arch extensions. With the extensions on, you can still use up to 30mm spacers to get the wheel out flush. I run 18 mm spacers on my stock 214's to help them look less tucked, but many run 25 mm's

The performance affect is really no different, a little more width helps stability, and has no adverse effects if you don't go too wide.

I have been thinking of painting my 214's black on my aw, others have done it and it looks great!

[mach330]

Originally Posted by roadkillrob

I believe the x6m rims are also the same and need adapters. With any of the sport sport or M wheels you will need the wheel arch extensions. With the extensions on, you can still use up to 30mm spacers to get the wheel out flush. I run 18 mm spacers on my stock 214's to help them look less tucked, but many run 25 mm's

The performance affect is really no different, a little more width helps stability, and has no adverse effects if you don't go too wide.

I have been thinking of painting my 214's black on my aw, others have done it and it looks great!

it'll rub without the wheel arches? how much are they? i can't find them at getbmwparts.

any pix of that black 214? been searching, but can't find any. let me keep looking.

[E70x5]

Any members recently purchase the arch kit ? If so what is the best price ?

[roadkillrob]

It won't rub - the suspension on the rear doesn't tuck the wheels, so it isn't a rubbing thing, it is just that the tires stick out wider than the actual arches on the rear. I kept my stock fronts and just did the wider rears for about 220 for the pair, but I have seen prices in the 350 area for all 4 on ebay. Getbmwparts has them - that is where I got them, you just need to lookup the part numbers on realoem and then plug them in.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...14s-black.html

[roadkillrob]

Fronts 51777163557, 51777163558
Rears 51777163559. 51777163560 All are $115 each at getbmwparts.com

[mach330]

Originally Posted by roadkillrob

Fronts 51777163557, 51777163558
Rears 51777163559. 51777163560 All are $115 each at getbmwparts.com

awesome thx.

[E70x5]

thanks for the info. roadkillrob

[ss89]

I just contacted ecstunining, and they stated that the adapter won't fit an x5, and they reffered me to http://adaptitusa.com . Also, you could get all four fender flares from tischer bmw for $270, search part #51770421056.

Originally Posted by roadkillrob

The X5 E70 wheels will all fit with the exception of the X5M wheels, the fronts fit, the rears have a smaller center bore, so you can either have them bored to standard X5 center bore, or you can run some spacers that adapt the hub centers (since most people want to run the spacers anyway, these are more economical to do.)

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/es18...ign=hubcentric