Getting ready to order my car. Wheels are the last item left.

Let me start by saying I don't love ANY of the wheel choices. Too fussy and will be a pain to clean! I don't want th 21s for ride concerns. And I want all seasons. So my choice is the 906M or the 1036M. I was pretty set on the 1036 but then saw the 906 in a video and, from a distance, it looks cool, like a 5 spoke. However, with my optioned red brake calipers, the 1036 shows them better.

Anyone have any opinions here? Thanks!

lucycan wrote

Getting ready to order my car. Wheels are the last item left.

Let me start by saying I don't love ANY of the wheel choices. Too fussy and will be a pain to clean! I don't want th 21s for ride concerns. And I want all seasons. So my choice is the 906M or the 1036M. I was pretty set on the 1036 but then saw the 906 in a video and, from a distance, it looks cool, like a 5 spoke. However, with my optioned red brake calipers, the 1036 shows them better.

Anyone have any opinions here? Thanks!

My advice is to get the 1036's. I think they look better than the 906's and I've found them to be easy to keep clean with a just a wipe down after the automatic wash is complete.

Got the 906m wheels on my X3, didn’t like them at first, but the uniqueness and deep-dish desgin are growing on me. And yes, it does look like a classic 5 spokes wheel when it’s spinning.

The 21's don't come w/ all seasons from factory but you can def get them in a slightly different tire size. Myself and a few others on the forum are using this setup w/ either the Michelin Pilot AS4's or the Conti DWS 06's.
For the front you'd be running 265/40ZR21 and the rear 295/35ZR21. Overall rolling diameter is within tolerance so no issues running the slightly different size.

Ultimately its up to you but I wanted to highlight that you do have good AS options running the 21's. To me they fill out the wheel well nicely and look great on the car, especially in the M50 trim.

Thanks, don't want the 21s at all, regradless of tire or wheel options.

Luff - those are AWESOME - thank you!

I would also recommend the 1036m or if you manage to make an agreement with the dealer you should try to get the 911M wheels which are by far the nicest 20" for the X3. I have them as my winter wheel setup.

Imho the 906M look like the manhole covers for a sewer.

Ravenous666 wrote

I would also recommend the 1036m or if you manage to make an agreement with the dealer you should try to get the 911M wheels which are by far the nicest 20" for the X3. I have them as my winter wheel setup.

Yes the 911M are gorgeous! I was looking at some aftermarkets that are similar.

911M wheels are beautiful but I'd vote 1036m. Not too bad to keep clean.

minus.spire wrote

lucycan wrote

My advice is to get the 1036's. I think they look better than the 906's and I've found them to be easy to keep clean with a just a wipe down after the automatic wash is complete.

1036M was my choice and I am pleased for the same reasons noted here. Ride good, look good, 20s, all season tires, clean easy, have some bling, match well to dark graphic color. I pondered the choices for a long time and then realized I was overthinking it.

pgw85706 wrote

minus.spire wrote

My advice is to get the 1036's. I think they look better than the 906's and I've found them to be easy to keep clean with a just a wipe down after the automatic wash is complete.

1036M was my choice and I am pleased for the same reasons noted here. Ride good, look good, 20s, all season tires, clean easy, have some bling, match well to dark graphic color. I pondered the choices for a long time and then realized I was overthinking it.

Excellent choice!!