Everybody loves a good WHEEL POLL!!! F25 X3 content...

[JupiterBMW]

Alright gentlemen... The wife has agreed that when the X3 is due for tires, I can upsize and get rid of the runflats. Lucky for me, the runflats aren't in as good a shape as I had hoped, so looks like that time will come sooner than later! :) That being said, I'm looking at an OEM upgrade as I don't really want the wheels to look too aftermarket. So, the vehicle and OEM wheel are below, along with a few options... The vehicle has a square setup now, and I'll be staying the same (for ease of rotation). This will probably also lead to the install of H&R springs, but that'll come later.



Current Setup: Style 369, 19x8.5" ET 38
http://i.imgur.com/OaYsxpu.jpg

Available Options: Keep in mind, I'm limited on what I can do with offsets and widths, so with trying to stay with an OEM wheel, it might be tough. Some of these will fit perfectly, others are a bit of a squeeze, so I might rule them out immediately...

1. Style 299, 20x10" ET 40
http://i.imgur.com/AtAHWGG.jpg

2. Style 303, 20x8.5" ET 25
http://i.imgur.com/S9tqkNE.jpg

3. Style 316, 20x8.5" ET 25
http://i.imgur.com/6rRv6Nz.jpg

4. Style 333, 20x10" ET 40
http://i.imgur.com/5ljVCvi.jpg

5. Style 356, 20x8.5" ET 33
http://i.imgur.com/GZIdEGk.jpg

6. Style 373, 20x8.5" ET 33
http://i.imgur.com/EtVYG2Y.jpg

[san]

Style 356... Maybe it's just me but everything else looks sort of similar to what you have (apart from the wheel size obviously)


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[az3579]

356 looks the freshest to me, and will be easier to clean with regards to access between the spokes.

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks for the replies guys... The 356 is definitely the most unique, and I haven't ruled that one out, but I think we are slowly settling on the 373. I do really want something very subtle, and the 373s are much easier to find for sale.


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[theothersawyer]

356! Looks awesome!

[JupiterBMW]

Photoshop needed I think...


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[illirep]

Like the 373s


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[JupiterBMW]

Like the 373s


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Thanks Bill... Those are the front runners for my wife and I at this point.

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[JupiterBMW]

The truth is, some of the wheels won't fit that well, so I'm really only deciding between a few of the options. The 299s and 333s are E70 X5M/X5 M Sport and they're honestly almost too wide, especially up front. The 303/316 are better, but they're still kind of a weird offset and I'm not confident on the front clearance when turned hard over. On the flip side, the specs with the 356/373s are just about perfect. Same width as the OEM but with 5mm less offset. With these wheels, I'd still want a 5mm spacer, but no issues with fitment at all. They aren't super wide, but I'll still go with a 255/35-20 over the stock 245/40-19, and I'm not looking for any massive handling improvements, so that's all ok. That puts these two above the others. That being said I really only picked the 356 because the sizing was perfect and it is somewhat of a 5 spoke. But, was hoping to stay with the simple 5 spoke option, just to help it keep the OEM look. We shall see...


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[Sockethead]

We have these on the X1. Not a big fan and they are super skinny. You would think they'd put something a little wider on an M- Sport and why do they have so many styles that are nearly identical? These look similar to about half of the ones you posted... I'd go with the 356. It's different

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160725/78a9095f149acabe38214559deea8de2.jpg

[JupiterBMW]

Yeah those are the 18s... I thought you had an M Sport...? Didn't go with the optional 19s? I agree though, those wheels are pretty boring.


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[Sockethead]

It was a lease off the lot back in Jersey...

[JupiterBMW]

Well, I've decided, mostly on ease of fitment, that I'm going with either the 356 or 373 wheels. The 356 are harder to find, so we'll see what I can find. Also, looking for an OEM silver, most of the 356 wheels are a graphite color. We'll see...