The shortest wheel experiment ever?

[PropellerHead]

Well.. THAT didn't take too long.

In another thread ab tail lights, I kinda went off the rails about getting some Beyern 5's. It made sense, bc the purchase of Beyern 5's was kinda an 'off the rails' impulse buy. I found them. I liked them. I pulled the trigger. And so began a discussion about them on my X.

I began (admittedly) with some teaser pics for the group:






Much to the chagrin of the group, I had yet to post pics of the whole car. I needed time to soak them in. To see if I was hesitant ab them bc they were *different* or bc they just weren't ending up to be my style. I studied them every time I entered or exited the car. I polled many, many friends. Some in favor, some were not.

I looked at them in different light. Different pictures. Clean. Dirty- well as dirty as they could get in a week. And still I waited for the love to fill in. I determined that I liked the wheels. They LOOK awesome on their own. I *like* the deep dish. I love the muted spokes as opposed to chrome. And then I would step back and take in the whole car.



I never really just felt that magic I felt with my OE wheels. Tough to explain. Probably bc it is so deeply rooted in personal preference. Some folks may like them on my car. A lot of folks did. Some folks may like them for their OWN car. That works, too. As soon as I get them cleaned up, I am going to get the Premier account and post them for sale.

Often, I would find an angle I liked. Like this pic.



But alas. I think I figured it out. They're just so different from OE that it's obvious they're after market. That's just not my thing. I like the stock look that OEM parts offer.

And so, less than a week after I had them put on, I removed them. I immediately preferred my old reliables. A fun experience.



The wheels are great if I had wanted a square setup. They're each 20x10. They're only about 30lbs, so they're very light. Much lighter than most aftermarket wheels. Over the course of the week, I actually did scuff one of them with a small rock chip (or something). Nothing as bad as curb rash, but one of them is that much less than perfect.

So, when the time comes, I will put them up here. For now, I'm happily back to my OE setup.

[Ricky Bobby]

Thank the lord.

The full pics of your X Prop make me know you made the right decision to go back to OE wheels. Now where are those 20" 132's?

[Clockwork]

I LOVE those wheels.

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I always wanted to know how the'd look on my X, so when I bought a set of winter wheels, I bought the Beyern Rapp as the 5 was no longer for sale according to Beyern's website 3 years ago.
Nice find.
How much you want for them :p

[Green Dragon]

Prop,
I really like the wheels, but in the end, I'm with you. OEM for some reason, just flows better. When I see aftermarket on e53's, some work okay, and some absolutely not.

I'm in a similar predicament. I was playing with the idea of picking up a set of X5///M wheels, but ended up with an oem style 57's that I've always wanted.......... but now that I have them on, something is just not right. Is it because my X5 is an LCI and style 57's are dated with the pre-LCI?

They're growing on me with time, and with the KW install with some 4.8is flares may help. I think its just a mental thing.

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by Green Dragon

I think its just a mental thing.

Ohhh, there is NO doubt... Owning an X5 is def a mental thing!

[StephenVA]

Another good decision. Love the big brake Kit. Looks super on that color. Oh wait, it is MY FAVORITE color too!

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by Green Dragon

Prop,
I really like the wheels, but in the end, I'm with you. OEM for some reason, just flows better. When I see aftermarket on e53's, some work okay, and some absolutely not.

I'm in a similar predicament. I was playing with the idea of picking up a set of X5///M wheels, but ended up with an oem style 57's that I've always wanted.......... but now that I have them on, something is just not right. Is it because my X5 is an LCI and style 57's are dated with the pre-LCI?

They're growing on me with time, and with the KW install with some 4.8is flares may help. I think its just a mental thing.

Style 57? As in the 17" ones?

I don't think that its because your E53 is a facelift man, what happened to your stock 18" Style 133 (I believe thats the number), those Sport Package facelift wheels look great!

Style 57 in 17" does your X no justice IMO

[Green Dragon]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Style 57? As in the 17" ones?

I don't think that its because your E53 is a facelift man, what happened to your stock 18" Style 133 (I believe thats the number), those Sport Package facelift wheels look great!

Style 57 in 17" does your X no justice IMO

Oops. Good catch Jay. Style 87's oem 4.6is staggard 20's. I goofed. My brain is mush from all the study prep for the MCAT's. I must be tired.....

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by Green Dragon

Oops. Good catch Jay. Style 87's oem 4.6is staggard 20's. I goofed. My brain is mush from all the study prep for the MCAT's. I must be tired.....

So you got Style 87's and didn't show us pics????? Blasphemy!

I'm sure they look amazing on your LCI man, I'm actually not a fender flares guy, unless the 4.6/4.8 front and rear lips are on the E53, I think it looks cleaner without flares.

[Green Dragon]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

So you got Style 87's and didn't show us pics????? Blasphemy!

I'm sure they look amazing on your LCI man, I'm actually not a fender flares guy, unless the 4.6/4.8 front and rear lips are on the E53, I think it looks cleaner without flares.

Due to peer pressure, , I will post a pic of the X5 with it's new kicks out in the pasture to graze. I'm thinking about down the road doing 4.8is spoilers and flares with some running boards. KW's are going on in a few weeks for a mildly more aggressive profile.