Help Needed: Winter Setup

[wowdao]

Hello Friends,

There have been a lot of winter treads here, but I think my question may be different. I have a 07 X5 4.8i Sport with 20inch wheels. I rather not take this to the snow with my summer tires. I found a guy on craigslist selling his 2004 X5 wheels with snow tires. I believe the center bore on my X5 is bigger. I plan to get wheel spacers to go from 74.1 to 76.2mm for the new wheels.

Has anyone done this? or is the even a good idea? I plant o use the spacer after for summer too. I thought this would be a win win situation?

Thanks for any input.

[PAX5]

You need to go from 72.56 (e53) to 74.1 (e70). Best method is to have a competent machine shop bore them out ... should be no more than $40/wheel.

If you want to use hub-centric spacers, use them to bring the wheel out or to compensate for different wheel off-sets.

I did this with a style 87 staggered set, 20 inch. Like the 5 spoke design for its simplicity and ease to keep clean.

[wowdao]

Thanks PAX5,

You are right. I meant to say 74.1 to 72.56 adapter.

[troymi]

Custom made, whatever size you want. 15mm minimum. Owner is Lenny. Great place and great product. Tell him Christian sent you from X5 forum. Pricing is less than H&R.



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