Canadian winter wheels setup

vgbyn · #1 12-02-2007, 02:06 AM

Finally installed and enjoying it after all the hassle of getting aftermarket set
18 x 8.5 Beyern 5 with Michelin latitude HP (zero pressure/run flats)
paid $700.00 cdn less than BMW package.

Andawyr · #2 12-02-2007, 03:23 PM

I've got the same rims on my X5 4.4i as well - I put the Hankook Ice Bears on, and I ended up saving around $800. I like the rims - they look good on the X5.

Now if the beast would only start. I had the fuel pump replaced on Friday, and it appears to have died already. Back into the shop it goes....

vgbyn · #3 12-02-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Andawyr

I've got the same rims on my X5 4.4i as well - I put the Hankook Ice Bears on, and I ended up saving around $800. I like the rims - they look good on the X5.

Now if the beast would only start. I had the fuel pump replaced on Friday, and it appears to have died already. Back into the shop it goes....

I just got 1200 kms on my X5 and hopefully it takes the canadian weather
I know there is a lot of electronics in the car, crossing my fingers
Ottawa (valley) is the second coldest capital is the world

rshanholtz · #4 12-02-2007, 08:18 PM

Did either of your winter wheels require spacers? If so, where did you get them? I have 18" winter wheels from my old 03' Range Rover. The bolt pattern matches but when i tried to put the fronts on this weekend, the caliper just hits. I think I need 10mm spacers. Any suggestions?

vgbyn · #5 12-02-2007, 08:36 PM

There no spacers but I had to get the hub milled ID 46.4mm to fit flush with the disc, also the offset of the wheel was 40mm
I just have enough clearance with the calipers and rim weights.
I thought of putting spacers on the rear to give it a wide look that I am used to with my 20s but I may have enough tread on the bolts

y5choi · #6 12-03-2007, 02:32 PM

how are those michelins? The tread looks less aggressive than the Dunlop ones that come with the BMW package

vgbyn · #7 12-03-2007, 03:56 PM

They are great, I had a similar type on a Honda once and it handle great even on the hiway. I also hardly hear any road noise they are as quiet as my summer tires.

vgbyn · #8 12-03-2007, 04:01 PM

I did not need/get TPM sensors and did not get any errors. I probably have to reset the FTM but since the wheel were the same Overall size I left it for my Summer setting when I put it back

nynd · #9 12-03-2007, 02:58 PM

Also - did you get or need sensors for the TPMS...any errors?

y5choi:
The Michelin Latitude Tour HP (Zero Pressure) are one of the types that come with the 19" wheel package (stock) from BMW on the X5. I just picked up a set off ebay - sensors, style 212 rim, and new Michelins...