HELP!!! Will E92 M3 Rims fit in a E53??

[tmv]

Originally Posted by petebmwm

I didnt say he needs them, i understand how offset works. <-NO, you don't I said he'd want them <-hopefully he didn't see this and run out to buy some spacer since they will be of no-use to him. Zero offset gets you just about even with the fender. <-This is COMPLETELY WRONG Wanna know how i know? <- Do share And i didnt even need to use the caps lock.

Please no more advice before checking your fact.
Offset is the distance between the the centerline (imaginary) of the wheel to the mounting surface of that wheel.

[tmv]

Originally Posted by BkzX5

Thanks guys for the info!!! Now is $650 with tires a deal??

Tires will be completely wrong size for your E53. You can sell them off to recoup some money. Unless you really want them, get them.
They aren't my choice for an E53.

[petebmwm]

Originally Posted by tmv

Please no more advice before checking your fact.
Offset is the distance between the the centerline (imaginary) of the wheel to the mounting surface of that wheel.

I know what offset is and now youre just agreeing that we both know, just with a somewhat argumentative tone. Listen, i didnt mean to upset you, i have no vested interest in the op's use of spacers, i told him they would fit fine, a spacer would just put them flush depending on his specific model and year x5, which we dont know.. so, i agree with you. Youre just arguing that we agree. You have to relax. I run zero offset. I know how offset is measured. For example, if my wheels are et20, and i run a 20mm spacer, where does that put me? Zero, no? Now lets just relax before we both reallize we just became best friends.

[BkzX5]

Originally Posted by wpoll

There's at least half a dozen variations of E53 in the X5 line up (3.0i, 3.0d, 4.4i, 4.6is, 4.8is etc.) and there's LCI variant as well.

You get better (more accurate) advice by adding your exact model in your signature line.

Sorry about that I'm new and just joined few days ago.... I have a E53 3.0i model....

Can you help me with tire info

[TiAgX5]

Be aware of the lower load rating!

I run a set of aftermarket E46 M3 wheels (8.5/9.5), I went with these for lower unsprung weight (a rear wheel/tire assembly is under 50lbs). The downside, 5000lb load limit has me installing OE 18s when trailering with passengers and/or cargo.

[tmv]

Originally Posted by petebmwm

I know what offset is and now youre just agreeing that we both know<-you don't know what offset is when saying that zero offset put the wheel flush with the fender, just with a somewhat argumentative tone. Listen, i didnt mean to upset you, i have no vested interest in the op's use of spacers, i told him they would fit fine, a spacer would just put them flush depending on his specific model and year x5<-with ET29 comparing to stock ET48, a spacer will push the wheel out pass the fender, NOT flush, which we dont know.. so, i agree with you. Youre just arguing that we agree<-I did NOT agree with you about the use of spacer. You have to relax. I run zero offset lets see a pic of your zero offset wheel. I know how offset is measured. For example, if my wheels are et20, and i run a 20mm spacer, where does that put me? Zero, no? Now lets just relax before we both reallize we just became best friends.

You still have no idea how offset and the use of spacer would affect wheel fitment

[petebmwm]

More than welcome to search, i posted pics. And youre still agreeing with me. I'll stop now, because the only advice worth taking on here comes from you and you alone. Youre awsome at offsets.

[Riggodeaux]

TiAgX5's point about tires/wheels and load is worth considering. I know opinions vary about wheel appearance, and I won't dive into the deep end of the 'wheel offset' pool, but, depending on how you use your X5, I'd be careful about putting 'sportier' M3 wheels on a 3.0 X5 if its used, as mine is, as an upscale bavarian sport tractor [occasionally pulling a 5k+ trailer load]. Safety first!

[TiAgX5]

The OP is based in NYC.

The road conditions in NYC would have me avoiding lighter/failure prone wheels.