Wheel upgrades - 18 to 20

[unluky]

First - I see lots of posts about 21's and other things like that, but I can't seem to find anything on upgrading a X5 with the bare bones 18" 446's with larger wheels when you have no fender flares. Is there one I am just missing? Not a popular post I am sure, but figured it had been covered? Can't seem to find any pics. Car had what I wanted except the wheels, which are easier to upgrade than seats, etc.

I'd like to go with a 20" square set up. Not decided on the ones I will get - but found some replica 375 and 612 that come in a 20" x 10" wide with a 40mm offset - standard front offset of OEM 375 if what I have read is true.

If I do my math right - these wheels would stick out .98622" further from the hub than my current 18's. But I have a 255 width tire on now and if I go with a 275 tire on those 10" wide wheels - that is only .63622 further out than my current tire tread.

On the back that would fit easily and actually look better (like adding a spacer) but the 18's fit pretty flush (no flares on mine remember) and I wonder how bad it would look? Like sticking way out or just a shade over. Anyone done it that has picture maybe???

Don't worry about throwing mud, or what wheels, or anything like that - just the fit. I want a square set up for rotation and tire life - so I don't want a staggered one - not to mention those 315 tire prices..... lol I'd like a 20" to give me a little more room for side wall to prtect the ride as much as I can.

Surely someone on here is driving such a critter?

[mmstw]

Here's a photo of a square 275/45 setup with 20" 375 replicas and without fender flares. Yes, the profile is 45 instead of the standard 40. I'd say that the front is ok as well. However, I'm not able to confirm the width of the wheel or the offset any time soon.

[sj22]

Having seen my 21s without flares, you would def be ok with 20 square setup.

[unluky]

Originally Posted by mmstw

Here's a photo of a square 275/45 setup with 20" 375 replicas and without fender flares. Yes, the profile is 45 instead of the standard 40. I'd say that the front is ok as well. However, I'm not able to confirm the width of the wheel or the offset any time soon.

Wow, perfect picture! Thank you! I agree, they seem fine, but those tires seem a shade narrow for the wheels....ill have to do some research on that. I thought a 275 would be good on a 10" wheel.

Thanks again!

[mmstw]

Originally Posted by unluky

Wow, perfect picture! Thank you! I agree, they seem fine, but those tires seem a shade narrow for the wheels....ill have to do some research on that. I thought a 275 would be good on a 10" wheel.

I agree. The standard width for the narrower 20" wheels is 10", and 275 should be ok on that. I've been wondering whether the replicas (I have) are wider than that resulting in the stretched look. And maybe the slightly higher profile has an effect as well. Something to think about when I buy a new set of tyres in the spring.

[CarguyF15]

Here is my car with factory 20s

[CarguyF15]

Close up rear view.

[unluky]

Those last picture are not showing up for me - can you see them in the post?

[CarguyF15]

I can see them.

[unluky]

Originally Posted by CarguyF15

I can see them.

Hmmmmm....I can't see the pics on my phone or either computer. weird.

[ride2little]

for the record, I cannot see them either. Just a circle w a dash in it.

[unluky]

Originally Posted by ride2little

for the record, I cannot see them either. Just a circle w a dash in it.

OK - that is all I see too - I would love to see the pictures though!

[CarguyF15]

I posted them from my google photo. Not sure how else I can do it.

[unluky]

Originally Posted by CarguyF15

I posted them from my google photo. Not sure how else I can do it.

Can you post a link directly to the pics?

[CarguyF15]

Sorry, just realized this. Since the photos are in my google photo. Only I can see them when I am logged into chrome.

[unluky]

Originally Posted by CarguyF15

Sorry, just realized this. Since the photos are in my google photo. Only I can see them when I am logged into chrome.

Dang - ok thanks for trying

[CarguyF15]

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1Q...XXWV4leyytW6J-

Sorry, same thing, only I can see it.

[CarguyF15]

testing

[unluky]

Originally Posted by CarguyF15

testing

There you go - thank you!

That is a 20" x 10" squared set up?? Looks good!

[CarguyF15]

The pics are from my previous 2014 35i. My current X5 is a 2015 35d which looks exactly the same, so I never took new pics of it. I had though about adding the lips. But after driving around for a while without them, I got to like the squared look.

[unluky]

Originally Posted by CarguyF15

The pics are from my previous 2014 35i. My current X5 is a 2015 35d which looks exactly the same, so I never took new pics of it. I had though about adding the lips. But after driving around for a while without them, I got to like the squared look.

Are those a staggered set up? Wider on the rear than the front I mean?

[CarguyF15]

They are BMW M469 staggered set up. 275x40x20 in front and 315x35x20 in the rear. I am not sure what the exact width, of the wheels, are.