FINALLY... Squared up and rolling large!

[Ricky Bobby]

Wow I'm shocked at the different look of concave between OE and replica. My 168s are replicas but factory offsets and the rears on mine look like your OE 87 rears (et30 is pretty concave). But the looks is pretty damn good Matt!

In order to give some input, you currently have:
-1 OE set of staggered 87s
-1 replica set of staggered 87s
-1 OE chrome plate set of staggered 87s

Is that right? Oh yeah and btw after the front flares are on, no spacers are needed. H&R springs with the rear links would look good though

If it were me, I don't know how easy it is to strip chrome plating, but I'd refinish 4 square 10.5" 87 rears if you want to run 315s and 10.5's all around, so they match cosmetically as well as quality wise.

Take the OE fronts, and use them as a winter set in 9.5s as you'll get better snow traction with 275/40's.

Sell the replica set you could prob get some decent coin for it.

My 2 pennies...

[mam4.6]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Wow I'm shocked at the different look of concave between OE and replica. My 168s are replicas but factory offsets and the rears on mine look like your OE 87 rears (et30 is pretty concave). But the looks is pretty damn good Matt!

Thanks! I love it...

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

In order to give some input, you currently have:
-1 OE set of staggered 87s
-1 replica set of staggered 87s
-1 OE chrome plate set of staggered 87s

Is that right?

I never posted all the good "deals" I found! I have the 87's the X5 came with + 2 sets of OE 87's, 1 set of 87 reps, and a chrome-plate set of 214 reps! I'll post pictures, promise...

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Oh yeah and btw after the front flares are on, no spacers are needed. H&R springs with the rear links would look good though

Yep, currently running 30 MM in the rear, and no spacers in the front. I've wanted to "get lowered ever since I got it, but haven't found the time yet. WHEEL GAP KILLS, LOL...

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

If it were me, I don't know how easy it is to strip chrome plating, but I'd refinish 4 square 10.5" 87 rears if you want to run 315s and 10.5's all around, so they match cosmetically as well as quality wise.

That's the plan...

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Sell the replica set you could prob get some decent coin for it.

My 2 pennies...

Thanks...

Originally Posted by tmv

Need to be lowered. Look like something wrong with the suspension.

I know. Gimme some time...

Originally Posted by Tahmid

Looks great!! are you planning to go concave 10.5 all around? Would look amazing!

Absolutely! Just need to get 4 10.5's refinished. The mismatch bothers me...

Originally Posted by four.8is

Looks great. Haven't been too active lately on this forum but can you get the front flares from the dealer now?

Yes, here are the P/N's...

4.6/4.8 – Front Flares ONLY (NO Running Boards).

Part Number ------ Description ------------------------- QTY
51 71 7 002 953 -- BLIND RIVET ------------------------- 14
51 71 7 049 867 -- FLARED WHEEL ARCH, FRONT LEFT ------- 1
51 71 7 049 868 -- FLARED WHEEL ARCH, FRONT RIGHT ------ 1

Originally Posted by X53Jay4.8is

Matt I forgot to ask with the square set up in the pictures are you using any spacers on this front and rear? If so what is the thickness on spacers you are using to achieve the look?

No spacers on the front, 30 MM in the rear...

Originally Posted by J.Belknap

Only if it's not too much trouble. How do you like the driving feel?

Looking forward to more pics!

Gimme some time, I'll get them weighed...
Love the feel, definitely more tram-lining, which doesn't bother me. Probably will hydroplane quicker, so I'd say it'll be important to keep fresh tires on the X... Love the way it corners better, so much more planted. Just can't get enough of it...