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      09-08-2011, 08:01 AM   #46
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Originally Posted by clarka@csolve.net View Post
I was looking on tirerack for a set of rims to go with my winter rubbers. I noticed that some of the wheels they suggested have a 40mm offset instead of 45mm. Is this okay?

Here is the link of my pick. Let me know what you guys think of the look too. Thanks!

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
For a 8 inch wide wheel, the 40 mm offset is on the low edge but will work on the F25. Just stay away from 5X120 pattern wheels with 15-20mm offset.

the American Racing brand wheel you listed includes new lug bolts and correct centering rings. When you receive them, check to be absolutely sure that the centering rings are installed and when you remove them from the X3 the first time be sure the centering rings stay in the wheels and don't pop out and stick to the hubs. I've had the adapter rings slip out on other wheels.

Your X3 may, or may not already have some clear grease on the hub where it goes into the wheel ring. If it does not, it's a good idea to put a light coating of white lithium grease inside the wheel ring to prevent the rust that forms on the hub from "freezing" the wheel in place making removal difficult.

The centering (adapter) rings are usually made of aluminum so can be damaged or bent when installing the wheels, so be careful to align them carefully and to push the wheels straight onto the hubs. On the X3, wheel hangers are almost essential unless you are a world-class weight lifter and can hold a 70 lb. tire/wheel combination at arm's length and position it to a fraction of a mm.

See:
http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...hanging+wheels
for info on wheel hangers for the X3.
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