12-15-2013, 09:07 PM | #1 |
Second Lieutenant
20
Rep 266
Posts |
19" wheels on X6M - clearance issues?
A good friend just bought a 2011 X6M which has 20" rims. Before he leaves the dealership, he's gonna install a set of winter wheels and tires and would rater drop it to 19" during winter for obvious reasons.
Are you guys aware if 19s can fit on the M ? I'm afraid there might be an issue with the front wheels not clearing the calipers... What do you guys think?
__________________
___________________________________
08' M3 Sedan / 08' M3 Coupe / 06 M5 / 03' 996 Targa / 01' 740i / 02' M3 coupe / 01' M5 / 01' 740i Sport / 00' 740i / 94' 325is / 94' 535i / 93' 735i / 91' 850i / 91 E30 325i / 87' 325is / 85' 325e coupe / 04' E55 AMG / 72' Citroen SM |
12-16-2013, 06:34 AM | #3 |
Second Lieutenant
20
Rep 266
Posts |
yep, that's what I found out... but my guess*is that there's some aftermarket wheels that may fit as well...? Right?
We're looking at a set of 19" BMW replica wheels and I guess unless we try them on, we'll never know for sure if they do fit...
__________________
___________________________________
08' M3 Sedan / 08' M3 Coupe / 06 M5 / 03' 996 Targa / 01' 740i / 02' M3 coupe / 01' M5 / 01' 740i Sport / 00' 740i / 94' 325is / 94' 535i / 93' 735i / 91' 850i / 91 E30 325i / 87' 325is / 85' 325e coupe / 04' E55 AMG / 72' Citroen SM |
Appreciate
0
|
12-16-2013, 08:12 AM | #4 |
Lieutenant Colonel
305
Rep 1,719
Posts
Drives: 2014 650xi Gran Coupe Msport
Join Date: May 2013
Location: The Hinterlands of Upstate NY
|
Tire rack sells a set of 19's for winter use that fit. Due to the size of the calipers, most 19's won't fit. Proceed at your own risk.
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-17-2013, 09:48 PM | #5 | |
2020 Mineral White 30d MSport
523
Rep 2,146
Posts
Drives: 2020 Mineral White 30d MSport
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: San Jose
|
Quote:
__________________
....Life is too short to drive boring cars
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-21-2013, 07:18 AM | #6 |
Captain
173
Rep 901
Posts |
I'm surprised there aren't more responses on this topic. Are there any non-BMW 19's that will fit on the M? I have a set of 19 TSW's that work perfectly on my 5.0, I guess I need to take them to the dealership and check on an M.
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-24-2013, 07:34 AM | #7 |
Private First Class
4
Rep 174
Posts |
I have TSW Nurburgring RF's in a 19 for my snows and they fit with no issues at all. I needed hub rings, but that is not for clearance.
__________________
'10 Space Gray, Cinn Int.
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-24-2013, 09:35 AM | #8 |
Captain
173
Rep 901
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-24-2013, 10:47 AM | #9 | |
Private First Class
4
Rep 174
Posts |
Quote:
rimasb@aol.com I can see that there is plenty of clearance between the rim and caliper. I would not imagine that the thickness of the metal would be different, as they are rotary forged, which allows them to be thinner and stronger.
__________________
'10 Space Gray, Cinn Int.
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|