20" Alzor wheels

[KyleNatolix5]

Tmv: Thanks any recommended brand of spacers? Ebay has some good priced spacers, are these sufficient?

[Qsilver7]

Is there a reason you want to use "spacers" vs hub centric rings? And the site that sells the wheels in question ECS Tuning...also sells spacers & hub centric rings.

The front wheels discussed in this thread have the same offset as the 20" wheels offered on the e53 (45mm)...and the rear wheels only differ by 5mm vs the 20" rear wheels offered on the e53 (BMW=30mm & Alzor=35mm).

Again, just curious as to why you want "spacers"...because they aren't "needed"...but if there's a specific reason why you "want" them...then that'd be a different story. But the hub centric rings...you DO need those.

[KyleNatolix5]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Is there a reason you want to use "spacers" vs hub centric rings? And the site that sells the wheels in question ECS Tuning...also sells spacers & hub centric rings.

The front wheels discussed in this thread have the same offset as the 20" wheels offered on the e53 (45mm)...and the rear wheels only differ by 5mm vs the 20" rear wheels offered on the e53 (BMW=30mm & Alzor=35mm).

Again, just curious as to why you want "spacers"...because they aren't "needed"...but if there's a specific reason why you "want" them...then that'd be a different story. But the hub centric rings...you DO need those.

I have to educate my self on the whole offset thing. The reason why I'm looking into spacers is to achieve the aggressive flush look.

[ukrcan]

I've been tempted to buy these too, but wonder how much heavier would they be comparing to the real thing?
i am still on the fence between these and style 87 though...
Anyone knows of a place where i can get replica style 87 wheels? I have been looking locally to buy a set of used OEMs in either style but with no luck so far

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by ukrcan

...i am still on the fence between these and style 87 though...Anyone knows of a place where i can get replica style 87 wheels? I have been looking locally to buy a set of used OEMs in either style but with no luck so far

If you're looking for aftermarket X5 wheels...check out this vendor at the link below. They have a toll free number in case you need to speak with them about shipping between the USA & Canada.

Unlike some after market wheel vendors...their e53 wheel styles all have 72.56mm center bore. If you decide to purchase an e70 or (front) e71 style wheel...then you'll need to check with them because they'll probably have the 74.1mm center bore:

BMW X5 Wheels Rims OEM Alloy Steel Wheel Rim

[THE VEIN]

Originally Posted by ukrcan

I've been tempted to buy these too, but wonder how much heavier would they be comparing to the real thing?
i am still on the fence between these and style 87 though...
Anyone knows of a place where i can get replica style 87 wheels? I have been looking locally to buy a set of used OEMs in either style but with no luck so far

U can find them on eBay for less than $200 each

[tmv]

Less than 20mm: any spacer with appropriate length wheel bolts.
More than 20mm: H&R DRA spacer: bolt to the hub, then the wheel bolt to it.
Make sure the hub bored is correct.

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by tmv

Less than 20mm: any spacer with appropriate length wheel bolts.
More than 20mm: H&R DRA spacer: bolt to the hub, then the wheel bolt to it.
Make sure the hub bored is correct.

+1 on going with H&R spacers, made with an aluminium/magnesium alloy for low weight (I'm OCD about unsprung weight), hard anodized to prevent corrosion and steel inserts (DRA model) to prevent thread failure. TUV certified for use in countries that have no speed limit autoways.

The're pricey, but quality usually is.

[KyleNatolix5]

Just want to make sure I'm understanding completely. The spacers must be the same hub bore as the E53 on both sides then the hub centric ring on the side that bolts to the wheel?

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by KyleNatolix5

Just want to make sure I'm understanding completely. The spacers must be the same hub bore as the E53 on both sides then the hub centric ring on the side that bolts to the wheel?

No...if you're going to use wheel spacers or adapters (to push your wheels outward for a more "aggressive" look)...then you get spacers/adapters that fit your X's hub on one side (72.56mm)...and fits the center bore of the wheel you're going to mount on the other side (74.1mm in this case).

Why use hub centric rings AND adapters/spacers at the same time if you can get spacers/adapters that fit your hub & the wheel's center bore. If you go to ECS Tuning's website and look at the adapters they sell (as an example)...you can see that you can get adapters that are 72.56mm on one side and 74.1mm on the other.

If you want to mount wheels that have a 74.1mm center bore without any other alteration of fitment...then just get hubcentric rings so that the larger 74.1mm center bore will fit your smaller 72.56mm hub.