Anybody has pics with V-spoke rims 257 on an X6?? Palbay, you da man!!

akraptor · 06-30-2008, 06:23 PM

Had an ideea tonite to switch my options from Y spoke to V spoke!!! Too many x5 owners (and a few X6) that ride on Y's. . around here. .

Anybody has pics with V-spoke 257 on an X6?? Preferably, on an Alpine Weiss exterior.

Are they 20's or 19's??

xDrive50i · 06-30-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by akraptor

Had an ideea tonite to switch my options from Y spoke to V spoke!!! Too many x5 owners (and a few X6) that ride on Y's. . around here. .

Anybody has pics with V-spoke 257 on an X6?? Preferably, on an Alpine Weiss exterior.

Are they 20's or 19's??

Style 257:

V-Spoke alloy wheels, 19x9.0, 255/50R-19, run-flat all-season tires

Style 214:

Y-Spoke alloy wheels, 20x10.0, 275/40R-20 front, 20x11.0, 315/35R-20, front run-flat performance tires

Check out my thread entitled 'X6 Visualizer - Fun to play with'... You can configure the X6 with your choice of rim/tires and exterior color and watch a little video clip of a X6 driving around with your particular color combination!

xDrive50i · 06-30-2008, 07:52 PM

Here are some images for those rims/tires you are looking for:

akraptor · 06-30-2008, 08:14 PM

So 257 rims are 19's!! Hmmz. . .too bad. .It's like Hulk X6 on flip-flops!! So I have to go for 20's!!!

Palbay · 06-30-2008, 09:27 PM

Here are a few more pic's.Sorry,I don't have any in White.Thanks! PalBay

Deda · 07-01-2008, 02:32 AM

you should better go for 259,it is also star spoke and it is 20 inches!!!

Deda · 07-01-2008, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akraptor

Had an ideea tonite to switch my options from Y spoke to V spoke!!! Too many x5 owners (and a few X6) that ride on Y's. . around here. .

Anybody has pics with V-spoke 257 on an X6?? Preferably, on an Alpine Weiss exterior.

Are they 20's or 19's??

hope this helps...

259 20 inches

akraptor · 07-01-2008, 06:29 PM

Thanks guys!! I like these rims too!! Don't know if I should opt for these ones. .The Y spoke cost the same. . .Bu they are more sophisticated. These sternspeiche rims are classier. The Y rims are more revolutionary. .I am confused. ..

shenard · 07-01-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by akraptor

Thanks guys!! I like these rims too!! Don't know if I should opt for these ones. .The Y spoke cost the same. . .Bu they are more sophisticated. These sternspeiche rims are classier. The Y rims are more revolutionary. .I am confused. ..

I think the 259's are classier and better looking. They are also unique to the 50i. There are going to be a million Y spokes on all of the 35i models as well as they are the same rim on the X5.

akraptor · 07-01-2008, 06:53 PM

You got a point from a classic bimmer perspective!! But X6 is like no other car. And It deserved something even better and newer than the Y spoke, designed for the X5. My 2 cents!! It's like I just bought my first Armani suit ever, and wear the same sneakers. Since they managed to bring with courage such a revolutionary body design, why they couldn't come up with brand new rims, suited for this hulk in surf shorts??

shenard · 07-01-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by akraptor

You got a point from a classic bimmer perspective!! But X6 is like no other car. And It deserved something even better and newer than the Y spoke, designed for the X5. My 2 cents!! It's like I just bought my first Armani suit ever, and wear the same sneakers. Since they managed to bring with courage such a revolutionary body design, why they couldn't come up with brand new rims, suited for this hulk in surf shorts??

259 is the is the 5 star and not Y spoke that was designed for X5. If that is what you meant and you are referring to something special like an aftermarket wheel for X6 than I agree. If you are going to stay with a factory BMW wheel I think the 259 is best.

I am probably eventually going to go with either a 21" or 22" aftermarket wheel once I find the right one and see some more options on the X6.

chuck92103 · 07-01-2008, 09:19 PM

I would be happy with the star or Y wheels on the X6. Although, I prefer the y's I think the fit the truck better. The star's would be a little easier to clean but they are so similar to so many wheels that have been out on other models for awhile.

Deda · 07-02-2008, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by shenard

259 is the is the 5 star and not Y spoke that was designed for X5. If that is what you meant and you are referring to something special like an aftermarket wheel for X6 than I agree. If you are going to stay with a factory BMW wheel I think the 259 is best.

I am probably eventually going to go with either a 21" or 22" aftermarket wheel once I find the right one and see some more options on the X6.

i agree with you 100 %!!!! 259 is mine final choice!!

JOHNBMWM5 · 07-02-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by shenard

I think the 259's are classier and better looking. They are also unique to the 50i. There are going to be a million Y spokes on all of the 35i models as well as they are the same rim on the X5.

Errr No there not, I have ordered them for my X635D, they are an option in the UK, sorry.

shenard · 07-02-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by johnbmw6

Errr No there not, I have ordered them for my X635D, they are an option in the UK, sorry.

You may be correct. I just know in the US for the X6 the only way you can get them as a factory option is to order the 50i with Sport pkg. Can't speak for what is available in other countries. I am sure they can probably even be ordered from parts department but when I inquired about ordering the 259 model with the Sport pkg on a 35i they told me I could not do that and you had to order the 50i with sport pkg.

JOHNBMWM5 · 07-03-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by shenard

You may be correct. I just know in the US for the X6 the only way you can get them as a factory option is to order the 50i with Sport pkg. Can't speak for what is available in other countries. I am sure they can probably even be ordered from parts department but when I inquired about ordering the 259 model with the Sport pkg on a 35i they told me I could not do that and you had to order the 50i with sport pkg.

Thats barmy to me, why do they only offer certain bits for the US and other combinations for elsewhere

shenard · 07-03-2008, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by johnbmw6

Thats barmy to me, why do they only offer certain bits for the US and other combinations for elsewhere

Yes. I know it really sucks for me too because I really like the Flywheel trim that have the black carbon fiber look and you cannot get that or the leather dash in the US yet.

akraptor · 07-03-2008, 07:34 PM

Anybody can post pics with M-series 227 wheels??

I only found this tiny pic

http://users.skynet.be/zouz/icone/bmw_wheel_b227.jpg

10 x 21 Front
11,5 x 21 Rear

285/35 R21
325/30 R21

egg666 · 07-04-2008, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by akraptor

Anybody can post pics with M-series 227 wheels??

I only found this tiny pic

http://users.skynet.be/zouz/icone/bmw_wheel_b227.jpg

10 x 21 Front
11,5 x 21 Rear

285/35 R21
325/30 R21

Apparently 227 won't fit X6. I've also tried to get this set but the local dealer told me the hub (?) size is not compatible.

If anyone found it is not true please let me know. I quite like this M set. Thanks!

Deda · 07-04-2008, 02:51 AM

NO,WRONG!!!!!
V-spoke 227 is 20 inches alloy wheel front 275
rear 315
and can not be delivered because it is M modell.

Only if you are well connected with your dealer,he can order it form spare parts.
Frankly, i dont like it so much....

360 FORGED · 07-04-2008, 11:19 AM

I cant wait to see one of these on the streets! ...with our wheels

Suzie's Dad · 07-04-2008, 11:39 AM

If you are as throughly confused by this thread as I am, here are all the styles mentioned:

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xDrive50i Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: '09 750i individual Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Here are some images for those rims/tires you are looking for: Attached Images __________________ 2009 750i individual \| Citrin Black Metallic \| Platinum Merino Extended Leather \| BMW Individual Composition Package (includes Sport Package) \| Dynamic Handling Package \| Multimedia Package \| Technology Package \| Executive Package http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234432
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akraptor Lieutenant 45 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 35 D Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Romania iTrader: (0)	So 257 rims are 19's!! Hmmz. . .too bad. .It's like Hulk X6 on flip-flops!! So I have to go for 20's!!!
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Palbay Captain 586 Rep 728 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW X3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Upstate,SC iTrader: (0)	V Spoke-Style 257 Here are a few more pic's.Sorry,I don't have any in White.Thanks! PalBay Attached Images __________________
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Deda Major General 564 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	you should better go for 259,it is also star spoke and it is 20 inches!!!
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akraptor Lieutenant 45 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 35 D Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Romania iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys!! I like these rims too!! Don't know if I should opt for these ones. .The Y spoke cost the same. . .Bu they are more sophisticated. These sternspeiche rims are classier. The Y rims are more revolutionary. .I am confused. ..
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akraptor Lieutenant 45 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 35 D Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Romania iTrader: (0)	You got a point from a classic bimmer perspective!! But X6 is like no other car. And It deserved something even better and newer than the Y spoke, designed for the X5. My 2 cents!! It's like I just bought my first Armani suit ever, and wear the same sneakers. Since they managed to bring with courage such a revolutionary body design, why they couldn't come up with brand new rims, suited for this hulk in surf shorts??
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chuck92103 Major 91 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	I would be happy with the star or Y wheels on the X6. Although, I prefer the y's I think the fit the truck better. The star's would be a little easier to clean but they are so similar to so many wheels that have been out on other models for awhile. __________________ 2011 535i 2008 VW GTI
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akraptor Lieutenant 45 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 35 D Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Romania iTrader: (0)	Anybody can post pics with M-series 227 wheels?? I only found this tiny pic http://users.skynet.be/zouz/icone/bmw_wheel_b227.jpg 10 x 21 Front 11,5 x 21 Rear 285/35 R21 325/30 R21
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Deda Major General 564 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	NO,WRONG!!!!! V-spoke 227 is 20 inches alloy wheel front 275 rear 315 and can not be delivered because it is M modell. Only if you are well connected with your dealer,he can order it form spare parts. Frankly, i dont like it so much....
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360 FORGED Lieutenant 99 Rep 513 Posts Drives: F430 // 997TT // CLS63 // RR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	I cant wait to see one of these on the streets! ...with our wheels
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Suzie's Dad Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 256 Posts Drives: ML550/AMG Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Dark Side iTrader: (0)	If you are as throughly confused by this thread as I am, here are all the styles mentioned: Attached Images
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