will style 259 fit E70

smarty · #1 11-23-2009, 05:32 AM

Hi guys,

2008 3.0si. I am still running stock wheels and looking to upgrade. I saw this listing on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...#ht_1422wt_958

This is for OEM Style 259 20" package with dunlop tires. I don't know if these will fit E70. I think I've seen somewhere that Style 259 is for X6. The seller says they'll fit without requiring anything extra. What do you guys think. Will they fit..?? Will putting these on require fender flares as well..?? Is this a good deal.??

thanks..

LeMansX5 · #2 11-23-2009, 08:20 AM

No, rear wheels will not fit. E70 rear bore size is bigger. Someone here did it but he had to increase the bore size of rear wheels. Check this thread.

smarty · #3 11-24-2009, 04:03 AM

oh wow, thanks. You just saved me some money.

Second question. I really like Style 128 as well, but they are available only in 21". I heard they can be put on 3.0si only if it has self-leveling suspension. Is this true..?? I don't have third-row seating, so I guess I don't have self-leveling susp. Can I still put these on..??

LeMansX5 · #4 11-24-2009, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smarty

oh wow, thanks. You just saved me some money.

Second question. I really like Style 128 as well, but they are available only in 21". I heard they can be put on 3.0si only if it has self-leveling suspension. Is this true..?? I don't have third-row seating, so I guess I don't have self-leveling susp. Can I still put these on..??

I have not heard that. I don't know of any reason why you cannot put 21" wheels on 3.0si. Search on style 128 and you will see some 3.0si owners with those wheels.

smarty · #5 11-24-2009, 05:19 PM

Hi LeMansX5,

I saw it on BMW website under accessories. here is the link:

BMW Accessories - 2008 X5 3.0si SAV:Star Spoke 128

Here's what the description says:
"RDC complete wheel set includes four wheels with RDC and Dunlop SP SportMaxx DSST tires. Only in combination with self leveling suspension"