Please post your pics of an X5M w/ Aftermarket Wheels

[jlee]

I'm looking for a set of aftermarket wheels that will fit an X5M.

There doesn't seem to be alot of options. Can we get a thread going of whats out there ?

Thanks

Jeff

[LeMansX5]

[NOVAwhiteX5M]

rim options are there tires are the hard part

[donho]

Originally Posted by NOVAwhiteX5M

rim options are there tires are the hard part

Does the truck require Runflats? or has anyone replaced them with regular performance radials?

[998M]

I have run-flats but you can replace with non run-flats. Just don’t' get a flat. I have heard the ride is much better. I am concidering the non run-flats.

[TahoeM3]

Just checked the weight on the runflats...holy schnikeys! They weigh 41 lbs each for fronts and 47 lbs each for rears. That's crazy! The previous set of tires I had on my 4.8 in the same sizes were Toyo Proxes and they are 34 lbs front and 37 lbs rear...add it up and that's a 34 lb difference in rotating mass. Removing that would be the equivalent of dropping 340 lbs or adding 34 hp!

The first thing I'm going to do is to swap out tires. I am sure it will make a huge difference.

[998M]

Originally Posted by TahoeM3

Just checked the weight on the runflats...holy schnikeys! They weigh 41 lbs each for fronts and 47 lbs each for rears. That's crazy! The previous set of tires I had on my 4.8 in the same sizes were Toyo Proxes and they are 34 lbs front and 37 lbs rear...add it up and that's a 34 lb difference in rotating mass. Removing that would be the equivalent of dropping 340 lbs or adding 34 hp!

The first thing I'm going to do is to swap out tires. I am sure it will make a huge difference.

Yikes. Very interesting. That scares me knowing I am running BMW wheels Style 215 wheels that are heavy and run-flats. 85lbs for the rears!

Would you share the math so I can figure out how big of an anchor I am dragging.

[donho]

BUT maybe the runflats are a heavier load capacity tire? The truck does weigh in at 5400+

What does the dealer say about running a performance radial over the Runflats?

[998M]

Originally Posted by donho

BUT maybe the runflats are a heavier load capacity tire? The truck does weigh in at 5400+

What does the dealer say about running a performance radial over the Runflats?

There are other non runflat tires that can handle the weight. Many tire come in a runflat and non-runflat.

Define "performance radial". I am running the Dunlap SP Sport Maxx (BMW recommend for this wheel). The Sport Maxx comes in runflat and non-runflat. I believe it is considered performance. Not sure you would want or could find one large enough to run a R-compound.

[donho]

I think I just solved my winter tire/wheel/heavy Runflat problem

Continental ExtremeContact DWS M&autoModClar=Built Before 10/10

it a non runflat so it is lighter
it is all season so it should be fine in the snow
and it is a performance oriented tire so dry weather, while not as good as a all out summer tire, it still will be good enough

Now no need for another set of wheels/tires sitting around all year!
what do you think?