XBimmers.com | BMW X6 Forum X5 Forum
 
TireRack





Go Back   XBimmers.com | BMW X6 Forum X5 Forum > BMW X6 Forums > General BMW X6 and X6M Forum

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-25-2010, 03:39 PM   #1
benjaminahn
New Member
5
Rep
8
Posts

Drives: 2010 x6 35d
Join Date: May 2009
Location: NZ

iTrader: (1)

Question regarding style 215 wheels

Hi guys.

I am waiting on my X6 36d, it's still 2months away.

I'm planning to get ferric grey style 215 wheels once I get my car.

Dealer here(new zealand) quoted me $7000.

I found this aftermarket wheels from ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/21-x-...item3a54c4d20d

Even if I pay for shipping and tax, it will be still lot cheaper than Dealers.

My concern is quality of these wheels compare to OEM wheels.

Should I stick to OEM wheels or get this aftermarket ones?

Thank you.
Appreciate 0
      01-25-2010, 04:39 PM   #2
audioquest
2nd to None!
audioquest's Avatar
Singapore
42
Rep
296
Posts

Drives: M8 GC, M5 30Jahre, X6 50i
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Australia

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by benjaminahn View Post
Hi guys.

I am waiting on my X6 36d, it's still 2months away.

I'm planning to get ferric grey style 215 wheels once I get my car.

Dealer here(new zealand) quoted me $7000.

I found this aftermarket wheels from ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/21-x-...item3a54c4d20d

Even if I pay for shipping and tax, it will be still lot cheaper than Dealers.

My concern is quality of these wheels compare to OEM wheels.

Should I stick to OEM wheels or get this aftermarket ones?

Thank you.
What you want is ferric grey, that is silver. I believe they all came from the same mold.
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
My Car Audio Install
http://www.mobileelectronics.com.au/...owtopic=554389
Appreciate 0
      01-25-2010, 05:39 PM   #3
benjaminahn
New Member
5
Rep
8
Posts

Drives: 2010 x6 35d
Join Date: May 2009
Location: NZ

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by audioquest View Post
What you want is ferric grey, that is silver. I believe they all came from the same mold.
Yes It is silver, I will probably have to paint it to ferric grey.
Appreciate 0
      01-25-2010, 06:07 PM   #4
phattbam
Major General
United_States
180
Rep
5,822
Posts

Drives: '17 Protonic Blue i3 REx
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: sf area

iTrader: (21)

hmm let us know if you end up getting those
Appreciate 0
      01-25-2010, 07:40 PM   #5
JAESULx6
New Member
4
Rep
25
Posts

Drives: X6 50i
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: US(NJ)

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by benjaminahn View Post
Hi guys.

I am waiting on my X6 36d, it's still 2months away.

I'm planning to get ferric grey style 215 wheels once I get my car.

Dealer here(new zealand) quoted me $7000.

I found this aftermarket wheels from ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/21-x-...item3a54c4d20d

Even if I pay for shipping and tax, it will be still lot cheaper than Dealers.

My concern is quality of these wheels compare to OEM wheels.

Should I stick to OEM wheels or get this aftermarket ones?

Thank you.
Yes it is true... aftermarket wheels are much cheaper than OEM.
But you better stick to OEM.Name:  SNC00023.jpg
Views: 10727
Size:  245.3 KB
Appreciate 0
      01-26-2010, 01:14 AM   #6
LANDLORD
Turbo Engines are Fun
LANDLORD's Avatar
United_States
24
Rep
252
Posts

Drives: 2010 X6M Monte Carlo Blue
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Los Angeles Coast

iTrader: (0)

I can't get over how small the non X6M brake rotors look compared to the X6M rotors.

The brakes on the X6M are one of the upgrades I am most pleased with, VERY powerful.
Appreciate 0
      01-26-2010, 03:35 AM   #7
benjaminahn
New Member
5
Rep
8
Posts

Drives: 2010 x6 35d
Join Date: May 2009
Location: NZ

iTrader: (1)

I have another option on wheels - 21' BBS RX-2
But I haven't seen any photos of X6 with BBS wheels yet. What do you guys think? style 215 or BBS?

Name:  RX_2-maranello.jpg
Views: 3619
Size:  19.1 KB
Appreciate 0
      01-26-2010, 03:40 AM   #8
audioquest
2nd to None!
audioquest's Avatar
Singapore
42
Rep
296
Posts

Drives: M8 GC, M5 30Jahre, X6 50i
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Australia

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
For Sure, Double Spoke 215!!!
Name:  BMW X6 Brembo Kit 405mm (2).JPG
Views: 10043
Size:  64.6 KB
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
My Car Audio Install
http://www.mobileelectronics.com.au/...owtopic=554389
Appreciate 0
      01-26-2010, 03:46 AM   #9
audioquest
2nd to None!
audioquest's Avatar
Singapore
42
Rep
296
Posts

Drives: M8 GC, M5 30Jahre, X6 50i
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Australia

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by LANDLORD View Post
I can't get over how small the non X6M brake rotors look compared to the X6M rotors.

The brakes on the X6M are one of the upgrades I am most pleased with, VERY powerful.

Correct me if I am wrong, I think X6M front rotor is only 395mm, X6 front rotor is 405mm. For the brakes X6M is bigger than the X6.
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
My Car Audio Install
http://www.mobileelectronics.com.au/...owtopic=554389
Appreciate 0
      01-26-2010, 05:54 AM   #10
vladberca
Major General
vladberca's Avatar
Romania
763
Rep
5,560
Posts

Drives: '18 octavia 2.0 tdi dsg
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Craiova

iTrader: (0)

Go to OEM wheels!
Appreciate 0
      01-26-2010, 11:06 AM   #11
turtle619
New Member
0
Rep
5
Posts

Drives: '08 X6 50i Blk/blk all options
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Denver/LA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by benjaminahn View Post
Yes It is silver, I will probably have to paint it to ferric grey.
Check these out. Anyone have a pic with this wheel on black x6?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/22-LI...Q5fAccessories
Appreciate 0
      01-26-2010, 04:28 PM   #12
Bavorak
Private
3
Rep
51
Posts

Drives: 2009 X6 xdrive35i/ P-car
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by turtle619 View Post
Check these out. Anyone have a pic with this wheel on black x6?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/22-LI...Q5fAccessories
I am in talks with this guy now, he's a 6speed member as well.

The only issue I'm trying to clarify is the fitment. The 22" will look good but are 10" all around (not staggered) and the offsets are 35ET all around. Oem calls for 40ET up front and 37Et in the back.

Can anyone clarify how these wheels will fit and look, I know the rear tires wont be the massive 325 (they will be 285 all around) but more concerned with the offsets making the fronts stick out rather than sit flush with the fenders.
Appreciate 0
      01-26-2010, 04:35 PM   #13
phattbam
Major General
United_States
180
Rep
5,822
Posts

Drives: '17 Protonic Blue i3 REx
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: sf area

iTrader: (21)

i would stick with the staggered fitment. Because you'll probably want the rear to look concaved. that's what I dig most about the 215s
Appreciate 0
      02-19-2011, 10:47 PM   #14
Ronno111
Private First Class
Ronno111's Avatar
United_States
14
Rep
124
Posts

Drives: 2014 MB E63S-AMG/ 2014 X5 50i
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: New York

iTrader: (0)

Go with the aftermarket and save yourself a bundle. If you bend one its cheaper to replace than OEM- dealers rip you off. I always go aftermarket replicas- they hold up and you can't tell the difference between that and the oem wheel. The guy on Ebay- speedvision I think is his store, has nice style 215 replicas, I am in talks to buy a set. They are made in Germany too like the oems....
__________________

CURRENTLY: 2014 MB E63AMG-S, CF package loaded, Weistec 725hp ECU on order, Dado downpipes; 2014 BMW X5 50i ||| FORMERLY: 2008 E60 M5 ||| 2011 X5 50i, ECU upgrade to 485hp, LOADED ||| 2009 BMW 335xi, jb4 map5, downpipes, spings, etc. |||
Appreciate 0
      02-19-2011, 11:14 PM   #15
BabyBlack
First Lieutenant
BabyBlack's Avatar
27
Rep
304
Posts

Drives: E46 M3 & E90 335i & E71 X6M
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Canada

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by audioquest View Post
Correct me if I am wrong, I think X6M front rotor is only 395mm, X6 front rotor is 405mm. For the brakes X6M is bigger than the X6.
Yes you were wrong. Here is the correctionX6M brake size 395mm(F)/385mm(R). 5.0 brake size 365mm(F)/345mm(R). 3.5 brake size 348mm(F)/345mm(R)
Appreciate 0
      02-20-2011, 12:26 AM   #16
audioquest
2nd to None!
audioquest's Avatar
Singapore
42
Rep
296
Posts

Drives: M8 GC, M5 30Jahre, X6 50i
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Australia

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by BabyBlack View Post
Yes you were wrong. Here is the correctionX6M brake size 395mm(F)/385mm(R). 5.0 brake size 365mm(F)/345mm(R). 3.5 brake size 348mm(F)/345mm(R)

Hi BabyBlack you are so delighted with your finding. Thanks for the information. Sorry that I may got it all mix up with my Brembo Brakes which is 405mm front and 395mm for the rear. I thought they are running the same.

But anyway I think that rotor size is vary in different country. For instant in Singapore X6 50i Front rotor size is 385mm and the rear is also 385mm too. X6 35i Front rotor size is 365mm and the rear is 345mm.

I may not be wrong too, I remember I saw those information to support my post in my Australian 2009 BMW X6 catalog it stated 405mm for the front and 395mm for the rear for the X6 50i, when I was doing the posting at that time. But I could be wrong.

It seems like Asia Pacific area is running a bigger rotor than the west.

I will check on it and let you know if my posting is wrong.
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
My Car Audio Install
http://www.mobileelectronics.com.au/...owtopic=554389
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:12 AM.




xbimmers
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST