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05-16-2013, 08:52 PM | #1 |
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Newbie - Tire and Rim Sizing Question - Help!
Hey everyone,
So I am brand spankin new here! I just ordered a 2013 528 Xdrive M Sport White and super excited to take delivery of it in about a week. This is my first BMW ever (we were always Benz people)... and I feel like I have finally seen the light!! As much as I have fallen in love with the F10 - I just cannot accept the 18' wheels, so I'm ordering a replica set of 20's....but very confused and don't want to order the wrong size. 1. Do you guys think 20's will look too big on the car? 2. I don't intend to lower, should this impact my decision? 3. Will 20's make my ride super rough? 4. I have read a lot on offsets and spacing in the last couple days, but I don't think I understand it enough at this point to make a confident buying decision. The supplier has 20 inch rims in the following sizes: 20X8.5, ET12-38, PCD 100-120, 5Hole 20X9.5, ET12-38, PCD 100-120, 5Hole Will any of these sizes fit my car? and should I be getting the same size for fronts and backs? Any suggestions on what rubbers would look best on the car? I have read that lots of people are using 245/35/20 in front and 285/30/20 on the rear. Any thoughts?? I know what I want the car to look like, but I need some help getting there, lol! Thanks a million in advance... By the way, you guys run an amazingly helpful forum... seriously, the info that everyone shares with each other is amazing! |
05-17-2013, 01:20 PM | #3 |
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You can use staggered wheels and tires on the xdrive, but it's important to keep the tire diameter close in the front and rear.
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05-17-2013, 09:40 PM | #4 |
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You mentioned that the front and rear tires diameters need to be close.
I noticed you suggested these OEM size tires to someone else who wanted to put on 20's Front:245/35/20, Rear:275/30/20. Would you say that's the maximum diameter difference I should go (245 and 275)? thanks again for your input |
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05-17-2013, 10:29 PM | #5 |
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The Factory 20" wheel (F=8.5" wide / R=9" wide) set-up for 2013 xDrive F10s is:
Front: 245/35R20 Rear: 275/30R20 Offsets are F=33 / R=44 Check http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...16&hg=36&fg=15 for other wheel and tire combinations. If you're driving on super smooth roads you'll be OK; any potholes and you should be prepared to replace bent wheels and destroyed tires regularly. When winter arrives, 20" and ultra low profile tires (even snows) are useless.
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I was hoping to either use the 18" all seasons that come with the 528 for winter time (which probably won't work that great), or get 18" winters. |
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