Will X5 Wheels and Tires fit in E38?

[iwantadell]

Hello everyone,

Anybody knows if the stock OEM X5 wheels and tires (255/55R/18) will fit into the E38?

Will the bolts and nuts also compatible?

Thank you

[spazzboy]

you will need lower profile tires, otherwise, the tire circumference is too big.
staggered OEM sizes are
front is 235/50-18
rear is 255/45-18
also, at 255, the width is too much for the front. you will rub your tires. not a good idea.

use http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp to see what I mean

[Edwin NL]

They will but they will look goofy

[iwantadell]

Thank you Spazzboy and Edwin...

Yeah, I can see it will look goofy because the tire ehight will be kind of high, since these tires were from X5 SUV.

Ok, I will pass on these wheels and tires and be patient looking for something more appropriate.

Thanks again.

[ABF3]

You Should be just fine...
I run 275/40 R19's on the rear..
and 245/45 R19's on the front.. with no spacers on either

[iwantadell]

Hi all,

I am still looking to replace my stock BMW wheels :-)

Will the following tires and wheels:
Front 225/30/R19
Rears are 255/30/R19

Be ok for my E38?

The staggered OEM Size according to Spazzboy are:
front is 235/50-18
rear is 255/45-18

Thank you

[Qsilver7]

Okay...looks llike no one mentioned that you can figure this out on your own by using a simple wheel/tire calculator. Below are two GREAT calculators...just follow the instructions and enter the original (OE) size then input the sizes that you're looking at...good luck.

• http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp
• http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

And yes...spazzboy gave you correct tire sizes for the e38 w/18" wheels. You can also look at the wheel/tire specs in your owners manual...and the placard on your driver's door jamb. Any of those tire sizes can be used as a "base" to figure out what size tires you need when "plus sizing".

[iwantadell]

Thank you QSilver. Actually Spazzboy did send a link at: http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp

I tried to use it but not so sure if the information provided means a go or no go.

For the front 225/30/19:
Package is 25 mm (1'') closer to suspension/brakes components. Make sure that you have enough room for that. If not, consider lower offset, narrower tires or using spacers.

For the rear 255/30/19:
Package is 40 mm (1'') closer to suspension/brakes components. Make sure that you have enough room for that. If not, consider lower offset, narrower tires or using spacers.

However, looking at the posting from ABF3 below, I should be ok.
"I run 275/40 R19's on the rear and 245/45 R19's on the front.. with no spacers on either"

His front is 35 mm closer and rear is 50 mm closer which means mine both are not as close as his.

Is my logic correct here?

Thank you

Thanks again everyone

[Qsilver7]

There's something wrong...are you inputing the correct wheel offset and size as well as the tire sizes? Make sure you are entering the correct specs for ABF3's wheel & tire sizes, too. His tire sizes are within spec for the e38...but if you are using the same (possibly INCORRECT) wheel offset that you used...your numbers will be all wrong.

Also, make sure you read all THREE frames of information on the WHEELMASTER website...don't just stop at the top frame that has the illustrations.

Also, run those numbers thru BOTH calculator sites...what you may not understand on one may be a clearer warning on the other. Tires that are OVER 3% (+/-) the original tire diameter/circumference will cause problems.

It's not that you can't run a 17, 18, 19, 20 inch tire...its about staying within spec of the original OD (overall diameter)...and it appears that some of the tire sizes you're looking at are WAY over suggested OD.

There are also suggested tires sizes in the 3rd frame below the illustration on the WHEELMASTER website...give those tire sizes a look see when you find a tire (and wheel size) that works. When you do, you won't be getting warnings that say "you may be rubbing, or your tires may be too close etc...a good tire & wheel will give all positive comments like...these tires will fit and not rub.

[iwantadell]

Qsliver, you are right!

When I check the wheels and tire specs at:
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit

Mine got warnings that the Diameter Difference is too much with the original wheels ans tire. ABF3's tires seems to be within the diameter difference.

So moral of the story:
1. To check the diameter difference, look at:
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action=submit
2. To check for the room on the suspension:
http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp
3. No wheels and tires for me yet, still looking...

Thanks again QSilver7 and everyone else for the help, it is good that I double check the information with the forum again.

[iwantadell]

Hello everyone,

I am still looking for wheels and tires for my bimmer.

Will the wheels and tires of 645 fit my e38?

Front tires are 245 / 40 / 19 (front)
Rear tires are 275 / 35 / 19 (rear)

I did check the following sites:
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action=submit
http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp

They seem to be ok, but:
1. Will the hub size be the same and fit?
2. Will the front and rear tire not to wide to fit my e38?

Thank you very much everyone,
Tambeng

[Qsilver7]

All BMW 5/6/7/8/Z8 models have the same WHEEL specs EXCEPT the e39 5 series:

• 5x120mm wheel bolt pattern
• 11mm-28mm wheel offset range (with the latest 5/6/7 series have a few REAR wheels that have offsets up to 32mm)
• 72.56mm wheel hub/center bore (EXCEPT the E39 5 series which has a larger 74.1mm wheel hub/center bore)

As previously stated...TIRE sizes need to be run thru a tire size calculator...the wheels may be interchangeable with another model...but the TIRE size's OD may be different.

[cazal740i]

X5 wheeel offffsetts are like 3 series......THEY DO NOT FIT...only with 10-20 mm spacers would they fit...V5 wheels are same hub size of 72.56mm and bolt pattern 5 x 120
Like edwin said"THEY WILL LOOK GOOFY", u will have a shitload of space between your brake caliper and spokes

[iwantadell]

Thank you all for the help. The staggered wheels (19") and tires from the 645 fit perfectly in the e38. They look awesome.

[pizzaman09]

If you really want to put big wheels on why don't you install a lift kit? Where I live lift kits are far more popular than lowering cars. It must be a hic thing. I have even seen some cars with lift kits for muddin!

[iwantadell]

Why would I want to install a lift kit in a 750il? The stock 19" wheels and tires of 645 fit into my car perfectly?

[pizzaman09]

I would not put a lift kit on an e38 either. I would love to put a lift kit and large knobby tires on my Oldsmobile 88. Only about a 2 to 3 inch lift. I just don't have a thing for extremely low cars. I do however like minimizing wheel gap.

[iwantadell]

I just don't have a thing for extremely low cars.

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