Style 214 Wheels Question...

hawg09 · 12-30-2009, 09:55 AM

HI All!
I have a 2010 X5 4.8 base model with OEM 18" wheels. I would like to switch to the BMW style 214 20" and was wondering if they will fit because of the large front calipers. Any comments will be appreciated...thx!

phattbam · 01-01-2010, 10:45 AM

I would think they would since the wheels are bigger in diameter, but if the offset and the shape of the inside of the wheels is your concern, hopefully someone who's already done this upgrade would chime in and help out.

hawg09 · 01-01-2010, 10:50 AM

Thx for the reply. I'm 90% sure because of the diameter, that they will fit...but just wanted reassurance because of what you said, offset and shape.

tonus · 01-06-2010, 07:38 PM

The answer is a resounding 'YES' you can. Because thats exactly what i did. No probs. Only thing is be prepared for a rougher ride. Funny though, BMW Australia say they wont fit these wheels unless the car has sports suspension.... which would make the ride even rougher again!!!

The only thing you will have to as a retrofit is to install the wider guard set as the wheels (mainly the rear) will project out of the car otherwise - which is illegal.

hawg09 · 01-06-2010, 09:16 PM

Thx Tonus! Great news....kind of figured it may be a bit rougher......

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hawg09 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 4.8 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Style 214 Wheels Question... HI All! I have a 2010 X5 4.8 base model with OEM 18" wheels. I would like to switch to the BMW style 214 20" and was wondering if they will fit because of the large front calipers. Any comments will be appreciated...thx!
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phattbam Major General 180 Rep 5,822 Posts Drives: '17 Protonic Blue i3 REx Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf area iTrader: (21)	I would think they would since the wheels are bigger in diameter, but if the offset and the shape of the inside of the wheels is your concern, hopefully someone who's already done this upgrade would chime in and help out.
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hawg09 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 4.8 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Thx for the reply. I'm 90% sure because of the diameter, that they will fit...but just wanted reassurance because of what you said, offset and shape.
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tonus Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2009 x5 35d black/ black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: perth, australia iTrader: (0)	wheels The answer is a resounding 'YES' you can. Because thats exactly what i did. No probs. Only thing is be prepared for a rougher ride. Funny though, BMW Australia say they wont fit these wheels unless the car has sports suspension.... which would make the ride even rougher again!!! The only thing you will have to as a retrofit is to install the wider guard set as the wheels (mainly the rear) will project out of the car otherwise - which is illegal.
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01-06-2010, 09:16 PM	#5
hawg09 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 4.8 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Thx Tonus! Great news....kind of figured it may be a bit rougher......
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