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      09-22-2014, 05:12 PM   #1
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Will these wheels work?

Hey Guys,

I just bought my wife a 2011 Premium Package car and of course we both dislike the wheels. I found this set up which I really like. The seller is asking $900. See description below. Will this set up work?

BMW OEM 5 Series F10 Wheels
Front 18x8
Rear 18x10
Bridgestone Potenza Tires RE 760's
Tread remaining= 10/32
245 / 35 / 18 Fronts
275 / 35 /18 Rear
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      09-23-2014, 07:02 AM   #2
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Hi

The tire sizes won't work. F10 5 series is one size too small. If you find something off a 5GT it will match the stock X3 size
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      09-23-2014, 01:54 PM   #3
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Might be worth it for the wheels alone, assuming the offset works.
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      09-23-2014, 01:55 PM   #4
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That's what I am trying to figure out. I thought this 5 series OEM wheel will work.
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Hmm- From what I understand those tyres will not work on a X3 4x4. They have different overall diameters 629mm Vs 650mm- so probably ok on a real wheel drive F10.
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      09-23-2014, 06:36 PM   #6
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You saying the speedometer would be off then?
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My understanding is that you can (will) get transmission windup. The 4*4 system needs the wheel diameters to be very close to each other, otherwise it's trying to fight against the rotation difference.
I currently run a staggered setup 245/40/19 Front, 275/35/19 Rear (from memory). It confused me, but with a wider tyre width you need a lower profile to make the diameter match.

It's also recommended that you use BMW * marked tyres especially if using a staggered setup. I've not seen conclusive evidence about what the technical difference is between * marked and non * marked tyres.

I learnt the hard way that you have to be very careful using non F25 wheels on the X3.

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Interesting. Well this puts a damper in my day.
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I don't know if these wheels will fit or not, but i personally wouldn't buy them.

I took a look at a bunch of F10 wheels, and the fronts typically have an ET of 30. That's not something that I would use on my F25. 42 to 45 is the recommended offset for 8" wheels. An ET of 30 would be hard on the wheel bearings. Might not fit either.
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Ok so knowing that I like that style/look wheel. What similar wheel do y'all recommend? Would really rather stick with 18's but if 19's gives me more options or is easier then I can try that.

I like the M Sport wheel look.
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You could go with 19" 309's that came with the Sport Activity package that year or 18" 308's. Both are compatible with the X3.
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You could go with 19" 309's that came with the Sport Activity package that year or 18" 308's. Both are compatible with the X3.
If I buy knock offs are the specs typically the same or no?
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If I buy knock offs are the specs typically the same or no?
I haven't seen the exact knock offs of either rim. Have you looked on Ebay for them or the classified sections on the BMW forums? Usually you can get great deals there.
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My understanding is that you can (will) get transmission windup. The 4*4 system needs the wheel diameters to be very close to each other, otherwise it's trying to fight against the rotation difference.
I currently run a staggered setup 245/40/19 Front, 275/35/19 Rear (from memory). It confused me, but with a wider tyre width you need a lower profile to make the diameter match.

It's also recommended that you use BMW * marked tyres especially if using a staggered setup. I've not seen conclusive evidence about what the technical difference is between * marked and non * marked tyres.

I learnt the hard way that you have to be very careful using non F25 wheels on the X3.

Search the forum for more info.
I've learned the hard way about transmission windup - try costing a set of OEM * marked 19" Pirelli P Zeros for an X3.....

(Not strictly true actually - the dealer paid for the tyres as it was AUC stock )
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