want put on 17" alloys all way round, any issues with this?

[omodos]

ok so came across some used original 17" alloys with good tread , the same as my spare at the back, just wondering if being a sport version e53 and the tires being 235/65R17 104H may not be recommended as the original 19" had higher speed and load ratings , these alloys and decent tires on em cost €300 for the set approx $375....




BMW LA WHEEL, V SPOKE 130

[Naz24]

I'm guessing you have a 4.4?

They will fit no problem. Why the change?

[omodos]

Nope got a 3.0D sport, that had 19" went down to 18" and now want the 17" hoping the guy will take in the 18" for a price, if you see the pot holes and ruts in the roads in this country you will think you are in war zone, I have seen how 'fat' the tirewall is on the stock 17" alloys (spare is a 17") and they are going to make for a less tooth knocking ride than the previous tires I had on......mainly this reason

[tmv]

They should fit just fine. It's a downgrade but your reason is legitimate.

[omodos]

I accept that, noticed you have a zs3 mate of mine has one of the few ones here on the island in black, beast of a car...thanks for the reply

[Phr3d]

Don't see more knowledgeable members jumping in here, so take with a grain of salt -- my memory is that the sport version has bigger brakes which required the 18" (or larger) wheels.

maybe change topic title to " 17" wheels on -sport- e53 ", or somesuch..
(just re-read, and see that 17" is the spare, so easy to check, I stayed with 17s for your same reasons, OZ's all-round, me)
gl..

[Blanky]

mine is E53 3.0 sports with 19" tire/rim... I'm thinking of downsizing the tire/rim combo to 18" for the same reason mentioned above.... the regular road that I drove on is like driving on off-country road... and off-country roads are like "war zone"....
My kids tends to get car sick on regular roads on x5, but not on other suv/sedan we have.

ps.Omodos, do you experience noticeable improvement to ride quality (stiffness/comfort) when changed from 19" to 18"? Thanks in advance..

[TerminatorX5]

i think on the E53, the iS version can't go below 18" due to brake clearance... On my winter set the 18" s barely clear the brakes... On non-iS it should be fine...

[JCL]

The 4.6 and 4.8 require the 18" wheels, the 3.0 and 4.4 can use the 17" fine, sport or not (the brakes are not different, it isn't a functional sport package but rather a package of options)

[omodos]

Originally Posted by JCL

The 4.6 and 4.8 require the 18" wheels, the 3.0 and 4.4 can use the 17" fine, sport or not (the brakes are not different, it isn't a functional sport package but rather a package of options)

JCL thanks for reply my car is a 3.0D sport, I want the 17" because they alloy and tire sizes is exactly the same as the spare alloy/tire that came with x5 from factory, so I guess if spare is a 17" then it must work, so next question is what tire sizes i can use on the 17" alloy, stock in 236/65....