Please post your pics of an X5M w/ Aftermarket Wheels
 

I'm looking for a set of aftermarket wheels that will fit an X5M.

There doesn't seem to be alot of options. Can we get a thread going of whats out there ?

Thanks

Jeff

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rim options are there tires are the hard part

Does the truck require Runflats? or has anyone replaced them with regular performance radials?

Just checked the weight on the runflats...holy schnikeys! They weigh 41 lbs each for fronts and 47 lbs each for rears. That's crazy! The previous set of tires I had on my 4.8 in the same sizes were Toyo Proxes and they are 34 lbs front and 37 lbs rear...add it up and that's a 34 lb difference in rotating mass. Removing that would be the equivalent of dropping 340 lbs or adding 34 hp!

The first thing I'm going to do is to swap out tires. I am sure it will make a huge difference.

Yikes. Very interesting. That scares me knowing I am running BMW wheels Style 215 wheels that are heavy and run-flats. 85lbs for the rears!

Would you share the math so I can figure out how big of an anchor I am dragging.

BUT maybe the runflats are a heavier load capacity tire? The truck does weigh in at 5400+

What does the dealer say about running a performance radial over the Runflats?

There are other non runflat tires that can handle the weight. Many tire come in a runflat and non-runflat.

Define "performance radial". I am running the Dunlap SP Sport Maxx (BMW recommend for this wheel). The Sport Maxx comes in runflat and non-runflat. I believe it is considered performance. Not sure you would want or could find one large enough to run a R-compound.

I think I just solved my winter tire/wheel/heavy Runflat problem

Continental ExtremeContact DWS M&autoModClar=Built Before 10/10

it a non runflat so it is lighter
it is all season so it should be fine in the snow
and it is a performance oriented tire so dry weather, while not as good as a all out summer tire, it still will be good enough

Now no need for another set of wheels/tires sitting around all year!
what do you think?

The general rule of thumb is that every pound of rotating mass lost is equal to 10 pounds of non-rotating mass on a car. So if you drop 10 lbs worth of tire, it will be like dropping 100 lbs from the body. The reason is that rotating objects like a wheel require more force to accelerate. The further the weights from the center of rotation, the more force required to turn it (think of an ice skater spinning and then bringing her arms closer to her body causing her to spin faster). So run flats, which have most of their weight on the outside edge of the tire, are the worst offenders. They are absolutely the worst choice for performance but are chosen for safety reasons.

Weight is the enemy of performance, or course. Losing weight improves power-to-weight ratio, and the ruled thumb here is that every 10 lbs of weight loss in a car (non-rotating), is like adding one hp. So 34 lbs of rotating mass lost equals 340 lbs of non-rotating mass lost equals 34 hp gained. That's not even taking into account handling improvement on losing unsprung mass. I really saw a difference on my Aston Martin when I changed wheel/tires to larger but lighter ones. I saved about 15 lbs and could definitely feel it, so 34lbs will make a huge difference on this car.

I am thinking about switching to these as well. Couple of problems though
1- They are back ordered
2-The snow capabilities are questionable

They ranked an 8 something for snow. read some of the reviews. Considering the reduced ground clearance on the x5 m, I am not expecting snow cat abilitys. But an 8 ranking is pretty decent and should not get the truck stuck in most snow conditions

I am very familiar with reducing of rotating mass.
I used to race a mustang with N/A small block ford that made 902 HP. I used the lightest of all internals when it went together. rotating mass makes much more of a difference over standrad weight reduction

I think I am definitely going to the Contis all seasons. Checkout the weights

Now if I could find a local shop that would pre order me a set of matching wheels in powder coated black. Take my wheels on exchange+cost of powder coating and then mount the new contis. I would be set.

When I had my ML55, I had East Coast in Harrison order a set of chromed AMG wheels and then when they arrived, they did the swap out. It save from having the vehicle sit on jackstands and having to cart around 4 large tires/wheels. I will call Billy on Monday and see if he has a supplier that can do that.

Anyone else in NJ that does something like that?

Here is another all season:

Michelin Latitude Tour HP M&autoModClar=Built Before 10/10

Take that rating with a grain of salt. Let me know if you find these anywhere, they are still the best out there

Donho, are you planning on swapping summer and winter tires on the same rim? Some have suggested not to do that because if damage to the tire. I run the Pirelli Scorpion ice on a separate rim. Works great.

M

I am in the quest for another set of wheels right now. I do not really want aftermarket. I had aftermarket wheels on my M3 and they get hammered with the NJ roads.

I had really good luck with factory wheels. They are heavier, but they seem to handle pothole alot better.
Plus, i think I will stick with the 20's.

If I find a good set of BMW wheels with the correct offset, I will have them powdercoated in black and mount the Conti all seasons(if I can find them) and jusyt drive year round like that. I will probably just sell my factory wheels/sensors/tires.

That seems like the least amount of work. I really do not want two sets of wheels and tires. That is a pain. This is a daily driver. No need for extra work.

Just saw this. Well said and good info. Most people who get heavy replica wheels do not realize what they are getting into. Pay more for lighter OE wheels once or keep paying more for burning extra gas to chug along those heavy replicas.

Problem is factory OE are not light either

+1

I have BMW OEM style 215 with run-flat. 85lbs for rears. :wow: I just wasn't thinking when I bought them. They looke so pretty...

Surprisingly, that's better than the stock X5M set, which are 89.5 lbs for rears (42.5 lb wheel plus 47 lb tire) and 82 lbs front (41 lbs each for wheel and tire). And the ones you have are better looking wheels than the stock ones.

updated....

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^^ Nice.:thumbup: What wheels are those?

Thanks! They are Asanti CX-506. 22x10 in fronts and 22x12 in rear, Pirelli 295/30-22 up front and 335/25-22 in rear.

:thumbup: You lowered it too. ;)

Indeed. It looks great. Who did you use to lower it?

M

I used H&R lowering kit, cut an extra coil off the front, shaved down all bump stops on the shocks (front and back), my buddy owns Industrial Motoring in Anahiem, Ca. We did it their.

Still gonna lightly smoke the rear lights and reflectors, and ordering the Dinan Exhaust next week. Does anybody have one installed? Im trying to get pics and a sound clip if possible...

ohh, and a nice set of L.E.D. curb feelers! :rofl: (jk)

T

22" Modulare C1 brushed face concave 3-piece forged wheels. 22x10 front and 22x12 rear.

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Guys what is a good site to look for aftermarket wheels? Looked at Tire rack..dint see too many choices for the X5M..and the set cost upwards of 6K. Thanks in advance

Most of these wheels are built to order, not an off-the-shelf product

What kind of wheels are these?

Anyone got pictures with 22" luuso forged wheels?

They look like 22" Advan.

I just got the stock rims in Chrome. I know its not popular but all that black doesnt get broken up with the flat silver rims, so I got the chrome one for free and it look pretty good.