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Old 04-22-2012, 01:15 AM
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Fender flares??
Is it nesscary to add them when puting the 20" wheels on? I was looking at wheels on eBay and saw them.
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Old 04-22-2012, 05:18 AM
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You dont have to, but it looks better because wheels wont stick out as much and kick debris up at your car.
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You dont have to, but it looks better because wheels wont stick out as much and kick debris up at your car.

After looking at the pictures on here, everyone w/214's has the flares. I didn't think I needed anything else but the wheels cause my X5 has the sport package w/the 19's I'm wondering how it would look w/o the flares.
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The rear tires in particular will stick out. Some like it but it will lead to more stuff being thrown up on the plastic and paint behind your wheels.

The flares are easy to install and make the overall vehicle look more aggressive but not obviously aftermarket.
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The rear tires in particular will stick out. Some like it but it will lead to more stuff being thrown up on the plastic and paint behind your wheels.

The flares are easy to install and make the overall vehicle look more aggressive but not obviously aftermarket.
Makes sense. I'm going to order them from ECS today. Now just have to find wheels. I was going to buy a set of reps on eBay, but after doing a lot of reading on here Im not sure if I want reps now. I also don't want to spend 5k on wheels and tires.
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I have a spare one set, because I just put aerodynamic body kit and have to take it out. PM if you are interested.
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This should give you more info... http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ut-flares.html
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Thanks hammer. I need the flares before the wheels go on
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Maybe someone can anwser this one for me. I found a set of REP 214's the fronts are 9.5 and the rears are 10.5 being a .5 inch narrower than OEM wheels are the flares a must, if I go with the REPS?
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Old 04-23-2012, 10:12 AM
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It's not only about the width of the wheels but the offset also. Do you know what offset the 214 reps you're getting?
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