Opinion on wheels??

[Crombo97]

Hi All
Ive had my e53 for a few months now.
When i brought it i removed the 19"s and fitted a set of black 22"s x 10 all round.
Today i refitted the repainted stock 19"s as i have come to the conclusion that the 22"s make the car look older......
Whats everyone elses opinion???

[cfmistry]

I can see where you're going a little bit. I think the 22"s would have looked better in silver but you'd probably still have the same problem.
-Cyrus

[powers1]

Crombo97,
Have you fitted the silver grill back as well?
For me the car looks much better,more agressive with black grills.As for the wheels ,I go with the previous post,the 22" will look better in silver or light grey colour but not too dark.
As it is,I still prefer the 22s with black grilll.What tyres are you running?

[Storm13]

Well.... Perhaps it's mostly a geographical bias, but if someone in middle Missouri was driving an X that looked like yours with the black 22's, everyone would automtically think "drug dealer".

[JAXX5]

Originally Posted by Storm13

Well.... Perhaps it's mostly a geographical bias, but if someone in middle Missouri was driving an X that looked like yours with the black 22's, everyone would automtically think "drug dealer".

I hears with this, but believe me those sentiments aint geographical. As for the looks, IMO basket weave type wheel designs look the best in black. If the 22's were polished you would have a whole different look to evaluate.

[Lasse-SL-500]

I think the 19-inch originals are fine, but boooooooring compared to the 22:s. But to each his own...

[Dking05]

19 ers all the way.. IMO 21" MAX

18- Only nice for winter
19- Under avg, but workable
20- The Goldylocks zone
21- Pressing the limit but do-able
22+ Not feelin it.

[Weasel]

Those are arguably the best looking OEM 19's BMW put out, and they look great. I have no problems with 22" wheels, but those in particular just don't look right on the vehicle. I forgot who but someone on the forum with a black X5 put on a set of 22" replica of some OEM wheels and it looked simply awesome.

[Lasse-SL-500]

Originally Posted by Storm13

Well.... Perhaps it's mostly a geographical bias, but if someone in middle Missouri was driving an X that looked like yours with the black 22's, everyone would automtically think "drug dealer".

Were you dropped in the floor as a kid?

To each his own, but I would prefer an older - but good looking - car to a newer - but ugly, mainstream - look everyday of the week.

[J.Belknap]

22"s aren't my cup o' tea, but the right set (and offset) is the key. IMHO, dished wheels have been way over done. A nice set of non-lipped concave 22"s would look good... (again, IMHO). Check out ADV.1's "Deep Concave" section.

disturbedk24 has my personal favorite wheels for the X5, Volk TE-37's. They are lightweight, strong, and absolutely beautiful.

Happy hunting!