18" Rims fit on 4.8is

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by mgweir21

What do you mean smallest you've seen?

Sport Edition A7 Silver Painted

The above link are the wheels in question. SPORT EDITION A7 WHEELS

They fit on an M5 e60

That will not clear the brakes.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by LPMM

ET20 is not good for the X5, unless you like paint peelers. OEM will be ET48 for the most part, aftermarket about ET42 or ET45.

I was going to go with aftermarket rims from TR because I couldn't find any OEM locally. I like OEM for strength and not having to use centering rings, basically I know it fits. Then 2 weeks ago, I saw a set of OEM style 58 on ebay and no bids, I made a lowball offer and the guy accepted.

This really sucks though cuz someone local just put up a set of OEM style 69 for sale (which I like better). Murphy's law I guess.

Keep checking ebay and Craigslist, or go with a TR package.

I prefer OEM too as I have experienced bent wheels with aftermarket products.

[mgweir21]

Ok awesome info guys... here is my "Hopefully" last question....

on these rims Y-spoke style 131, 18" of course, fit these tires:

4 BRIDGESTONE Blizzak 265/60/18, also, not sure about a 60 side wall, will they look ok?

Thanks again everyone.

Michael

[killcrap]

y spoke 131, with et 48 will not clear the brakes. the only OEM wheel that fits is Star spoke -style 99, the et is 40, and the tire size is 255/55 R18H

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by mgweir21

Ok awesome info guys... here is my "Hopefully" last question....

on these rims Y-spoke style 131, 18" of course, fit these tires:

4 BRIDGESTONE Blizzak 265/60/18, also, not sure about a 60 side wall, will they look ok?

Thanks again everyone.

Michael

Tires will fit on wheels but not sure about wheels on car. I have seen style 58, style 74, style 99 and few other OEM on 4.8is. You may have to test fit to see.

[LPMM]

Originally Posted by mgweir21

on these rims Y-spoke style 131, 18" of course, fit these tires:

4 BRIDGESTONE Blizzak 265/60/18, also, not sure about a 60 side wall, will they look ok?

Tire size is wrong, I'd suggest 255/55 which is the recommended size from BMW. TR told me that 235/60 is another size that will fit according to their sizing, and they are a bit cheaper.

Not sure about the 131, you'd have to test fit them as LeMansX5 said. I run another style and it is very tight but it clears (thanks to LeMansX5 and ncx).

Originally Posted by killcrap

y spoke 131, with et 48 will not clear the brakes. the only OEM wheel that fits is Star spoke -style 99, the et is 40, and the tire size is 255/55 R18H

Style 99 is what BMW uses (and recommends) on their winter packages. Not sure why since a few select other wheels fit over the 4.8 brakes, perhaps slightly more clearance with the 99s?

Anyway, I have Style 58 with ET48 and in the front it is about just right (tucked in a little more would be perfect), I would not want them further out and have crud fly all over the vehicle. In the rear however, ET48 "sucks" the wheels inboard and they could use some spacer, but it would be strictly for looks.

[mgweir21]

Ok I found some 58's for cheap, I just don't understand why an X5 18" rim, like the 131's wouldn't fit, but i trust your judgment.

The reason I ask about 4 BRIDGESTONE Blizzak 265/60/18, size is someone locally has them for cheap. sure they are 1/3 of an inch taller and wider, but will that cause any issues?

your thoughts?

[LPMM]

Originally Posted by mgweir21

Ok I found some 58's for cheap, I just don't understand why an X5 18" rim, like the 131's wouldn't fit, but i trust your judgment.

The fit is really tight with 18s, so it depends on the rim. If the 131s are local, try one on for size.

Originally Posted by mgweir21

The reason I ask about 4 BRIDGESTONE Blizzak 265/60/18, size is someone locally has them for cheap. sure they are 1/3 of an inch taller and wider, but will that cause any issues?

265/60/18 is way off compared to your stock setup. Try this link and you'll see Tire size calculator.

[killcrap]

the wheels will clear the brakes only 1 way, on the top, but not in front with the style 131. the et40 is what makes the difference.

[mgweir21]

Ok... so I Officially bought the styel 58 18" rims for my 4.8is... thanks for all the advice and warnings...

I checked out the tire calculator and your right the 265/60/18 were way off...

I did find some local tires for sale: Pirelli scorpion Ice & Snow tires.

235/55R/18

Would those just be way to thin for my X5, or would they look ok and be even better since they aren't so wide? Also, where do you find wheels spaces at, so I can put some on my rear if needed.

Thanks