Wheels, Such a Hard Decision!

[TaMbALoLoNg]

A nice looking multi spoke imo...

[TheGodfather]

Well, I settled on my initial choice and purchased a replica set of style 168 rims.

I got an amazing deal.

$615 for a set of 22 inch staggered 168's, shipping included in that price.

How could I pass that up?

I got them on ebay from the lakeshore wheel guys,

22x9.5" 22x11" Wheels Fit BMW X5,E53,E70,#168:eBay Motors (item 390060179075 end time Jul-18-09 13:22:05 PDT)

SALE ENDS IN 2HRS!

Now I need some tires.

285/35/22 and 315/30/22 is what I found form searching, however this size limits me to only Toyo Proxys it seems.
I am not really sure how tire sizes work and what sizes I am limited to.

[TaMbALoLoNg]

Originally Posted by TheGodfather

Well, I settled on my initial choice and purchased a replica set of style 168 rims.
I got an amazing deal.
$615 for a set of 22 inch staggered 168's, shipping included in that price.
How could I pass that up?
Now I need some tires.

285/35/22 and 315/30/22 is what I found form searching, however this size limits me to only Toyo Proxys it seems.
I am not really sure how tire sizes work and what sizes I am limited to.

Amazing deal indeed but that tire set up is not recommended, there is a 10 rev/mi difference and could harm your AWD's drivetrain. I would recommend 275/40F and 315/35

[TheGodfather]

thanks for the suggestion,

those tire sizes seem to be hella hard to find though,

I think those would be a fit for 20 inch rims.

[TaMbALoLoNg]

Originally Posted by TheGodfather

thanks for the suggestion,

those tire sizes seem to be hella hard to find though,

I think those would be a fit for 20 inch rims.

True...that is the drawback on the staggered set up on 22's. Remember the X is an AWD. 22's are more suited for same tires on all corners. You have to be on the same rolling diameter front and rear if you dont want to mess up your drivetrain.

[joeurena]

I just bought mine in the same e-bay store for $459.40 size 20” where can I get the tires for good price-
275/40-20 Front
315/35-20 rear
Also where can I the BMW caps for reasonable price.

[TaMbALoLoNg]

Originally Posted by joeurena

I just bought mine in the same e-bay store for $459.40 size 20” where can I get the tires for good price-
275/40-20 Front
315/35-20 rear
Also where can I the BMW caps for reasonable price.

- Toyo Proxes ST II - Best value IMO Discount Tire will beat anybodys price.
- Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta (F/R - $165/$205) at www.sportcompactonly.com

[TheGodfather]

(1) 265/35/22 and 295/30/22
(2) 265/35/22 and 315/30/22
(3) 285/35/22 and 315/30/22
(4) 285/30/22 and 335/25/22

These are the tire sizes I found from this thread.

Are spacers nessesary with any of these setups?