Thread: Will 98 M3 Rims fit an 05 X5
View Single Post
  #13  
Old 04-24-2010, 06:22 AM
nom3rcy's Avatar
nom3rcy nom3rcy is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 860
nom3rcy is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by _XS3C_ View Post
it is not just the rim size fit important [calliper clearance, fender rubbing, or bolts offsets and so on...], but also the weight that the rims wil be supporting ...... compact size car 3.000 LB's vs SUV 6.000 LB's or so LB's .... the rims for SUV/Truck are designed to cary more weight [ unless you will be driving with no more than 50MPH on perfect road with not any pot holes] .... just my 2cents.



PS: same story with the tires ratings .....
BMWs wheels are all forged aluminum and very strong, I wouldn't hesitate to fit a 3 series wheel on the X5.
__________________
12 X5 M - 06 X5 4.8iS - 03 X5 4.4i - 03 M5 - 02 X5 4.6is - 99 M3 Dinan S3 - 98 M3 - 92 850i-6 - 92 850i - 91 325ix - 89 M3 2.5 - and a few parts cars
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links