09-21-2011, 11:52 AM | #1 |
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17" wheel on X3 35i (for winter)
So I have the 2011 X3 35i (no M or special sport package).
It came with Pirelli cinturo 245/50/R18 wheels/tires. I would like to put Michelin Latitude X-Ice Xi2 tires on it for the winter. TireRack suggests that 225/60-17 would fit, and suggests 7 rims. But when I look at the offsets, none are in the 43 to 47 range (which someone posted here the X3 requires). Is this OK? Is there a way around this? One dealership says I can't put 17" wheels on my X3 35i at all because "the engine is too powerful". ??? |
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09-21-2011, 01:13 PM | #4 |
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Tire rack suggested that size for 17". If you google BMW gallery in calgary they do have a winter set up and it' is 225 60 17. So if the dealer is selling that wheel then I would think it would fit.
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So until I hear from an X3 35i owner who has actually put on 17" wheels, I'll assume that's not possible. By the way, the dealer's price for the Pirelli Winter Sottozero: $422/tire, +$200 for installation/tire balancing. |
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09-21-2011, 02:54 PM | #6 |
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i do remember reading on a spec sheet that the brakes on the 35i are larger than the 28i
if you pull the vehicle specs on bmwusa.com there is a .1" difference 28i = 12.9", the 35i = 13.0" as to whether that .1" prevents you from fitting 17" on the 35i i dont' know, but the dealer is correct about different brake pad sizes. personally I ordered my 35i w/ the 18" so i don't need seasonal tires, but then again, I don't live in Canada.
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09-21-2011, 05:37 PM | #8 |
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it depends. I fitted my old 17" winter from my 135i and it fits. It is, however, very very close to the calipers. It depends on the internal rim diameter as they vary. Best thing is to put one on and try.
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09-21-2011, 07:24 PM | #9 |
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Absolutely agree! My 17 Borbet wheels have little clearance, but they do clear!
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09-26-2011, 12:48 PM | #10 |
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I just wanted to add my experience - just test fit 17 inch SSR GT7s on the X3 (had them on the 335xi) and they cleared the brakes. We have a set of Blizzak LM60s 235/55/17 on the way.
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10-11-2011, 09:00 PM | #11 |
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any other attempts at the 17" in the 35i?
also has anyone tried 225/60 17" tires with it? would be best for winter driving. Tire rack seems to have few choices on the winter tires right now, almost no blizzaks, are we just not in season yet? |
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10-12-2011, 10:14 AM | #13 |
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well if we are talking about summer driving I would love to have staggered 245 front and 275 rear! if we are talking about winter snow/ice I would much rather have 225.
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10-13-2011, 03:53 PM | #14 |
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i am interested in getting this question answered as well.
i bought some 17x8 takeoffs from an older X3 (i thought it would fit but now i'm a bit worried). on a side note, i tirerack seems to have just started carrying the following: Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 RunOnFlat (Performance Snow) in 245/55-17 size. Its one of the only run flats available for 17" that seems to be the right size for an x3 (there is also the blizzak LM50 in 225/60-17, but the load index seems pretty low). Anyone have thoughts on this? |
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Bigger/Wider 17” Fit
What tire sizes fit other than the stock? Hopefully a bigger tire. Thx.
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02-27-2023, 08:20 PM | #16 |
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13 year bump for tire size lol
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Tire sizes
Helping the 13 year bump, adding documentation I found in my owner's manual.
I am currently looking at options for tires, unsure if I want to go the offroad crossover style or rather the eco mpg silent highway style. |
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11-12-2023, 11:09 AM | #20 |
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The tire would be 3 inches taller than what I currently have mounted on my wifes X3 (28).
It looks like there is enough room to fit, but you won't know until it is mounted. It would look good and you would gain 1 1/2 of ground clearance. I like that look of oversized AT tires on a euro SUV. The speedo will be off, and you will notice the x3 will feel sluggish compared to the 'proper' size. Let us know how it goes. And I would be tempted to try if it wasn't for the fact that the X3 has newer winter tires. |
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11-26-2023, 08:07 AM | #22 |
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I installed 17" wheels and winter tires just after getting my 2016 X3 28d. The manual lists 225/60 -17 tires as an approved size. For wheels, I went with BMW style 130 (used on the first X5 model). BMW style 53 from same X5 also fit. Clearance between front calipers and wheel measures about 2 mm, but presents no problem. Bolt pattern, offset and bore size are exact matches to the X3's OE rims.
Since no one wants uncool wheels in smaller sizes, these 17s are very cheap at junk yards. I think they were $65 each. Winter tires are also reasonable. While I don't recall any downside, the upside with the taller sidewalls is ride comfort. I hated installing the OE run flat 18 wheels when winter ended. |
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