Second thoughts on the Sport Activity Package - Need Opinions on these pictures

[Kief]

Originally Posted by F150 Duke

What really scares me is this look. This isn't ok with me since I'd need to have it on from December through March in MN.
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...18-set-up.html

Dude, that's my X! I don't know if I should be offended That's okay, my 214s are back on

As others have noted, you need a dedicated winter/rim set-up. Just spend the dough!!

BTW, if I'm not mistaken, the OEM 19" are 255/55, so your ass is actually going to look just as pathetic as that picture of mine you posted. I actually was getting use to the look with the 18s and it isn't that bad... You'll be thankful once the snow hits.

[F150 Duke]

Originally Posted by Kief

Dude, that's my X! I don't know if I should be offended That's okay, my 214s are back on

As others have noted, you need a dedicated winter/rim set-up. Just spend the dough!!

BTW, if I'm not mistaken, the OEM 19" are 255/55, so your ass is actually going to look just as pathetic as that picture of mine you posted. I actually was getting use to the look with the 18s and it isn't that bad... You'll be thankful once the snow hits.

LOL, sorry Kief. So I do feel a bit bad about that. To each his own, just not exactly my cup of tea. I'm going to get the SA pkg now. Just going to figure out the winter setup now.

Just compiling a neater list of options which I'll do tonight with pictures. But it's basically (in no particular order)...

1. X6M replicas 20x10 with 275/40/20 winter rubber on all 4 corners
Questions -
a. Not sure how far out or in this will make the back tire/rim combo stick vs stock.
b. Not sure if the X6M replicas will fit a SA X5 (non M)

2. SA replicas in black (214 I think) 20x9.5 front and 20x10.5 in back with 275/40/20 winter rubber on all 4 corners
Questions -
a. Not sure how far out or in this will make the back tire/rim combo stick vs stock.
b. Not sure if 275/40 rubber on a 10.5 inch rear rim will be too stretched

3. X5 with web pattern in dark gray 20x10 front and 20x11 in back with 275/40/20 winter rubber front and 315/35/20 rubber in back
Questions -
a. Not sure if this would fit
b. I think 315 may be too wide for a winter setup

[Gregory34]

Originally Posted by F150 Duke

LOL, sorry Kief. So I do feel a bit bad about that. To each his own, just not exactly my cup of tea. I'm going to get the SA pkg now. Just going to figure out the winter setup now.

Just compiling a neater list of options which I'll do tonight with pictures. But it's basically (in no particular order)...

1. X6M replicas 20x10 with 275/40/20 winter rubber on all 4 corners
Questions -
a. Not sure how far out or in this will make the back tire/rim combo stick vs stock.
b. Not sure if the X6M replicas will fit a SA X5 (non M)

2. SA replicas in black (214 I think) 20x9.5 front and 20x10.5 in back with 275/40/20 winter rubber on all 4 corners
Questions -
a. Not sure how far out or in this will make the back tire/rim combo stick vs stock.
b. Not sure if 275/40 rubber on a 10.5 inch rear rim will be too stretched

3. X5 with web pattern in dark gray 20x10 front and 20x11 in back with 275/40/20 winter rubber front and 315/35/20 rubber in back
Questions -
a. Not sure if this would fit
b. I think 315 may be too wide for a winter setup

I run the X6M replicas in the winter with Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow tires. Staggered. You have to try VERY hard to get any loss of traction. I'm not saying 18 in thinner wheels/tires wouldn't do better, I'm just saying with OEM spec 20's and the Scorpions the truck was unstoppable through one of New England's worst winters in decades. That included several trips to northern Maine. Here's a pic of my setup...they come off this weekend though for the Summer tires on the 214s! I think I'm going to miss them...

[F150 Duke]

Originally Posted by Gregory34

I run the X6M replicas in the winter with Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow tires. Staggered. You have to try VERY hard to get any loss of traction. I'm not saying 18 in thinner wheels/tires wouldn't do better, I'm just saying with OEM spec 20's and the Scorpions the truck was unstoppable through one of New England's worst winters in decades. That included several trips to northern Maine. Here's a pic of my setup...they come off this weekend though for the Summer tires on the 214s! I think I'm going to miss them...

That is funny that you would post. I was just reading your thread about these and said...hey I like the look of those rims.

How was it getting them to fit? I thought the X6M replicas didn't fit the regular X5s? Do you know how wide each rim is and the offsets? Any pictures from the back to see if the rim/tire combo sits further in from the fender than the stock 214s?

Not sure if I want to go 315 wide, might want to stick with 275 to have a slightly narrower/cheaper tire but then again 275 on an 11 inch or 10.5 rim might look too stretched.

[Gregory34]

Originally Posted by F150 Duke

That is funny that you would post. I was just reading your thread about these and said...hey I like the look of those rims.

How was it getting them to fit? I thought the X6M replicas didn't fit the regular X5s? Do you know how wide each rim is and the offsets? Any pictures from the back to see if the rim/tire combo sits further in from the fender than the stock 214s?

Not sure if I want to go 315 wide, might want to stick with 275 to have a slightly narrower/cheaper tire but then again 275 on an 11 inch or 10.5 rim might look too stretched.

They fit perfectly. Same spec as the OEM 214s, except that the offset is 40 and 35 vs 40 and 37 (I think) on the OEMs. The OEM x6M wheels would have a different bore, but those are 21 in rims not 20s... From the side and rear I can't tell a difference from the 214s. You def. need the fender flares that come with the SA package though. I'll try to take some side/rear photos tonight before I taker them off for the season! see attached for the spec