Consensus on 18" Wheels on a 4.6is?

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by jnclem

I've decided to try a set of style 69's that are on CL right now. It is interesting though, that when you click on the different styles, the 99's ONLY show 4.6is. The 69's say e53 with nothing under the "except" column. So, I'll see if they work. If they don't, I'll find a set of 99's someplace. Thanks for all the help.

Just to verify...the Style 69 wheels on CL are for the e53, right? If not, then you will need to find out what their 11 digit BMW part nbr is so that you can figure out if they were Style 69 wheels for the e38 or e39.

The "style" or "design" was offered across the e38/e39/e53 model platforms...but they are not the same wheels. Each model is going to have different part nbrs specific to the model they were made for.

As you can see on the BMW wheels site...each model has a different wheel width & offset range...plus the e39 has a larger 74.1mm wheel hub...whereas the e38 & e53 have a 72.56mm wheel hub.

Perhaps the wheel size chart below can be helpful in having information about the various BMW model's wheel specs:

[jnclem]

Ha! I keep thinking I have this figured out. Well, the ad says they came off an X5. I see that there are a number of X5's, so I will ask this question. Is the e53 just the 2000 to 2006 models? I think I'd better ask the seller for the part number.

I will post the link below, and maybe you can take a look. There is also a set of style 99's that came directly off a 4.6is. That would be more of a sure thing, but i like the 69's better, and they are in a better location for me to be able to get them.

https://denver.craigslist.org/wto/d/...192008749.html

[jnclem]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Just to verify...the Style 69 wheels on CL are for the e53, right?

Yes! The owner says "his e53 X5 with sport package is in the garage."

Now I just need to find them a ride from Denver.