Bmw X3 Max Rim Size

MickeyLee · 04-29-2009, 05:32 PM

Hi Everyone,

I Am looking at OEM star BMW rims for my 2005 X3 2.5i. They are 19x9" and the tires i would be putting on are 245/45/19 Falken FK-452 (from a friend).
-----Stock equipment is 235/55/17 tires and 17 x 8" rims-----

I was told that they might rub on the frame by the dealer. They recommend 19 x 8.5" front and 19x9" back

Does the 1/4 inch really matter with the front tire?

Would this be a safe move installing the rims?

Thanks,

Robert

MickeyLee · 04-30-2009, 10:47 AM

Based on my old wheel setup the new setup will have 13mm LESS clearance on the strut side, and the outside edge of the wheel will EXTEND an extra 13mm.

Are these acceptable? Anyone have any idea?

Thanks,

Robert

albowwow · 08-28-2009, 10:17 PM

Hmmm I'd like an answer to that question too!

Back to the future · 09-03-2009, 11:38 AM

Try this link http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg2.html

This article is great for understanding the bigger wheels and tyres conundrum.

It's not just a question of bigger wheels and tyres but you need to know the original wheel offset for the vehicle as designed by the OEM. This will govern if the wheel sticks out more or into the wheel arch more and catch on the arch/suspension/steering geometry.

There is a calculator within the website to assist on all aspects of tyre wheel combinations

Hope this helps. Read the part about inflating your tyres to a higher pressure, it is especially interesting. I now inflate my 235/50/18 in tyres to 36 psi from
31 and have increased my fuel consumption from 27 to 30 mpg around town driving.

frankjr8 · 09-07-2009, 07:55 AM

I have seen 22's on a x3 with 265-35-22 little rub in front when turning.
Not my x but have seen it in person.

kinan_sleiman2006 · 09-13-2009, 03:55 AM

hey... my friend i have the same car ,so if i were you i would put 18 rims only..because 19 wiould be so big and the ride would be so firm..

arnosavard · 10-24-2020, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinan_sleiman2006

hey... my friend i have the same car ,so if i were you i would put 18 rims only..because 19 wiould be so big and the ride would be so firm..

Great advice but a few days ago I found this yarkoweb recommendations for my f30. Also helped me a lot.

Phinal2004 · 03-29-2021, 04:43 PM

I have 19s and the ride is really good. The fitment is perfect too!

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MickeyLee Registered 3 Rep 2 Posts Drives: X3 2.5i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Bmw X3 Max Rim Size Hi Everyone, I Am looking at OEM star BMW rims for my 2005 X3 2.5i. They are 19x9" and the tires i would be putting on are 245/45/19 Falken FK-452 (from a friend). -----Stock equipment is 235/55/17 tires and 17 x 8" rims----- I was told that they might rub on the frame by the dealer. They recommend 19 x 8.5" front and 19x9" back Does the 1/4 inch really matter with the front tire? Would this be a safe move installing the rims? Thanks, Robert
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MickeyLee Registered 3 Rep 2 Posts Drives: X3 2.5i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Based on my old wheel setup the new setup will have 13mm LESS clearance on the strut side, and the outside edge of the wheel will EXTEND an extra 13mm. Are these acceptable? Anyone have any idea? Thanks, Robert
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albowwow New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW X# Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (0)	Hmmm I'd like an answer to that question too!
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Back to the future New Member 3 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW X3 3.0 d Sport Auto Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ormskirk, England iTrader: (0)	Bigger X3 wheels Try this link http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg2.html This article is great for understanding the bigger wheels and tyres conundrum. It's not just a question of bigger wheels and tyres but you need to know the original wheel offset for the vehicle as designed by the OEM. This will govern if the wheel sticks out more or into the wheel arch more and catch on the arch/suspension/steering geometry. There is a calculator within the website to assist on all aspects of tyre wheel combinations Hope this helps. Read the part about inflating your tyres to a higher pressure, it is especially interesting. I now inflate my 235/50/18 in tyres to 36 psi from 31 and have increased my fuel consumption from 27 to 30 mpg around town driving.
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frankjr8 06 325i Artic Met. - 08 X3 Silver Grey Met. 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 06 325i Artic Met. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: INDY, IN iTrader: (0)	I have seen 22's on a x3 with 265-35-22 little rub in front when turning. Not my x but have seen it in person.
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kinan_sleiman2006 Lieutenant 84 Rep 569 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Syria-Tartous-Banias-po box299 iTrader: (0)	hey... my friend i have the same car ,so if i were you i would put 18 rims only..because 19 wiould be so big and the ride would be so firm.. Last edited by kinan_sleiman2006; 09-13-2009 at 03:56 AM.. Reason: Mistake in writing
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Phinal2004 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW E83 X3 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	19" wheels on my E83 X3 3.0si I have 19s and the ride is really good. The fitment is perfect too! Attached Images
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