X5 wheels on my 525i?

[shekky]

What do you guys think about putting these rims on my car?
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=663848<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

Mine are slightly bent and causing a vibration. They have to be fixed or replaced and I can buy a used set of these in good condition cheaper than fixing mine. I know the bolt pattern will fit and plan on using my existing tires. Just want some opinions whether the X5 wheels would look weird on an e34.

[moroza]

My esthetic opinion is No. Though you could do a lot worse. The design would flow reasonably well with E34 lines, but the lack of deepdish is what would stop me from putting those on.

Aside from looks, I suspect that X5 wheels have different offsets than what the E34 needs. I don't actually remember what that offset is, though. You'll also need smaller tires than X5 OEM, since the whole wheel is probably smaller on the E34.

[Qsilver7]

X5 wheels offset is too high for th e34. If you are looking for BMW original wheels...look for wheels from othe 5/6/7/8/Z8 BMWs. These models share the same:
* 5x120 wheel bolt pattern
* 11mm - 28mm wheel offset range
* 72.56 wheel hub diameter ( EXCEPT the e39 5 series which has a larger 74.1mm hub)

BMW 3/Z3/Z4/X3/X5 wheels don't fit without modification because they have a wheel offset range between 35mm - 48mm.

For example, the BMW Star Spoke 57 wheel you posted is a 7"x17" wheel with a 40mm wheel offset. Here's a link to the online parts database that gives you the specs for this wheel: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=FA53&mospid=47745&btnr=36_0418&hg=36&fg=15

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/w/i/87.png

[HE53]

You'd need 20mm spacers, but I bet it would half way cool. I kinda like those wheels on 3 series. They look similar to the old Torque Thrusts.

Qsilver7, you never let anyone down with all your knowledge and visuals. Thanks for being such a great asset.:buttrock

[shekky]

X5 wheels offset is too high for th e34. If you are looking for BMW original wheels...look for wheels from othe 5/6/7/8/Z8 BMWs. These models share the same:
* 5x120 wheel bolt pattern
* 11mm - 28mm wheel offset range
* 72.56 wheel hub diameter ( EXCEPT the e39 5 series which has a larger 74.1mm hub)

BMW 3/Z3/Z4/X3/X5 wheels don't fit without modification because they have a wheel offset range between 35mm - 48mm.

For example, the BMW Star Spoke 57 wheel you posted is a 7"x17" wheel with a 40mm wheel offset. Here's a link to the online parts database that gives you the specs for this wheel: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=FA53&mospid=47745&btnr=36_0418&hg=36&fg=15 (http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=FA53&mospid=47745&btnr=36_0418&hg=36&fg=15)



Qsilver, you da man. Thanks for the detailed writeup.

I'll have to see how much more 4 spacers will set me back.

[93 E34]

Qsilver, you da man. Thanks for the detailed writeup.

I'll have to see how much more 4 spacers will set me back.

you will also need longer wheel bolts

[HE53]

you will also need longer wheel bolts

Good call, you may also look into spacers that come with studs on them. Im not sure if you can get those in a 20mm or not.