Retro look

Stimulus · 05-25-2011, 01:14 PM

I just mounted these Style 75 wheels on my 2009 Sapphire Black X5d. They were made by BBS for BMW and are lightweight 19" staggered wheels. I bought them off ebay. I have never seen them on a vehicle, but I really liked them.

Since these were manufactured for the E53, the hub bore was too small at 72.56mm. The seller had access to a machine shop so they increased the bore to 74.1 and did a perfect job. The wheels were immaculate.

I ditched the worn out Diamaris for a new set of Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta 255/50/19 front and 285/45/19 rear.

This has made a huge difference in the handling and quiet smoothness of my ride. Very glad I went through the effort.

I know some will not like them, but just thought I would share.

krnnerdboy · 05-25-2011, 02:14 PM

thats a nice winter setup!

Stimulus · 05-25-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by krnnerdboy

thats a nice winter setup!

Thanks but that is my summer setup! Winter is the stock 18" Style 209 wheels with 235/60/18 Vredestein Wintracs.

NiceRide · 05-25-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Stimulus

Thanks but that is my summer setup! Winter is the stock 18" Style 209 wheels with 235/60/18 Vredestein Wintracs.

Make it your winter setup, dunno if this is a stretch but the spokes resemble snowflakes, yeah?

ADV.1 Sean · 07-01-2011, 02:21 PM

The wheels surprisingly work well with the car! Awesome!

Stimulus · 07-05-2011, 01:22 PM

Thanks!

jacb1301 · 09-15-2011, 07:55 AM

Nice, looks good.

05-25-2011, 01:14 PM	#1
Stimulus New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2009 X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Retro look I just mounted these Style 75 wheels on my 2009 Sapphire Black X5d. They were made by BBS for BMW and are lightweight 19" staggered wheels. I bought them off ebay. I have never seen them on a vehicle, but I really liked them. Since these were manufactured for the E53, the hub bore was too small at 72.56mm. The seller had access to a machine shop so they increased the bore to 74.1 and did a perfect job. The wheels were immaculate. I ditched the worn out Diamaris for a new set of Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta 255/50/19 front and 285/45/19 rear. This has made a huge difference in the handling and quiet smoothness of my ride. Very glad I went through the effort. I know some will not like them, but just thought I would share. Attached Images Last edited by Stimulus; 05-25-2011 at 03:15 PM..
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krnnerdboy Colonel 190 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: v10 m6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so cal iTrader: (10)	thats a nice winter setup! __________________ F80 m3, 997 gt3, 14 ram ctd, f15 x5, drz400sm Gone:z4m, boss 302, c6 z06, m6,z3m
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ADV.1 Sean Private 0 Rep 83 Posts Drives: MK5 VW Rabbit Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marina Del Rey, CA iTrader: (0)	The wheels surprisingly work well with the car! Awesome! __________________ ADV.1 Sean@adv1wheels.com www.adv1wheels.com
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Stimulus New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2009 X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Thanks!
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jacb1301 Private First Class 13 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35d AW-Tobacco Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Nice, looks good. __________________ Drives: 2012 X5 35d/Alpine White/Tobacco/Dark Bamboo/Premium PKG/Sports Activity PKG/Premium Audio PKG/Running Boards
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