Genuine Wheel suppliers

[Wayfarer]

Just a quick question can anyone recommend a source for a genuine set of staggered 19 or 20” wheels, other than trawling eBay etc or talking to a BMW dealer? Presently have a straight set of 19” winters on my f15 40d and looking at other options for the Spring.

I have a set of 21” staggered summers in the garage, but given the states of the roads especially when towing the caravan and feel that 19” or 20” may be a better option. I intend to keep the 21’s for when it becomes time to move the car on or when not towing.

Changing the wheels to something with more rubber and less alloy would appear to be the most sensible option rather changing the car for something else!

Although it will be three years old in September, so will then have to consider BMW extended warranty or put money aside each month etc. as well, it’s been a great car so far although it’s not been far in the last 12 months due to various lock downs etc. I am sure I’ll post on here asking about general reliability nearer the time.

[X5Sport]

Alloywheelsdirect are a supplier of OEM at below Dealer prices.

[Wayfarer]

Thanks, I'll have a look at their website and see what they have to offer.

[Wayfarer]

Thanks again great info, Alloywheelsdirect looks to have a good selection of wheels tyres etc, no they cheap though, but at least no risk involved buying new - compared with used from the Bay etc, so just need to decide on 19 or 20" and then a style, I will get a comparative price from my friendly bmw dealer, then have to raid my piggy bank.

[Wayfarer]

Should read "not that cheap though" flipping auto correct! Will compare prices with bmw dealer ones and see how they compare.

[sapphireblack]

Alloywheelsdirect offer a tyre package too, so four wheels off new four straight on, job done ☺

[Wayfarer]

Just to close this thread out after a very long time!
Eventually bought some used BMW 469 20” machined finish wheels that had corroded on the centre areas, rest of wheels in good condition and without tyres, fast forward two years and booked them in for refurbishment and painting using shadow chrome and masking to replicate the original finish. Six months later and changed to shadow chrome only, spray painted, 2 pack lacquer, new Dunlop sports max gt RF star rated tyres fitted and balanced, 21” wheels removed and 20” fitted, first impressions are the ride is much smoother.
The savings on the tyre costs over the 21” almost covered the cost of the wheels and refurb.

As fitted

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[X5Sport]

Looks good

Just replaced a wheel on the E46 (bent by a pothole) and BMWs price was within £5 of Alloy Wheels Direct by the time delivery was added. Need to get the other three refurbed. Local Dealer will get them done for £95 + vat each. Need acid dipping due to corrosion.

[sapphireblack]

They do look nice, shadow chrome is a great but expensive option. Corrosion around the exterior hub area is a curious but significant BMW issue,. Depending on the level of corrosion not all wheels are suited for refurbishment., I've seen some for sale with so much metal machined off, the centre badges protrude and there are no M badges as the indent had completely gone.

FWIW those are type 468s, but 469s are similar

[sapphireblack]

A pic would help.

[X5Sport]

Am I the only one who thinks the prices for a bit of squashed Ally are mad? Even with 30% off!!

[sapphireblack]

Bonkers prices and not just for vehicle alloy wheels.

[StuBeeDoo]

Depending on the level of corrosion not all wheels are suited for refurbishment., I've seen some for sale with so much metal machined off, the centre badges protrude and there are no M badges as the indent had completely gone.

I've never been a lover of "diamond cut" wheels, although back in the dim and distant past I did have 2 different cars with them.
Locally, we have several refurbers - at least one will only paint or powdercoat, one won't touch diamond cut wheels at all, and another one will attempt to refinish them, but if they have to take more than 0.5mm taken off they consider them scrap - so you might just as well have them fully painted/coated rather than risk the attempt.

[Wayfarer]

My “new” wheels came of a good condition fairly low mileage x6, and according to the wheel man hadn’t been refurbished before, the only corrosion was around the centre caps.
I agree the prices for new ones are crazy, and I also don’t understand why machine cut are so popular as they are so expensive to repair, presumably manufacturing costs are lower?
Thanks for the correction on the part no, I was close
The other thing I don’t understand is the continuing push to larger wheels, especially with the state of the roads, my x5 came with 21” run flat tyres and the improvement in ride quality with these 20” wheels is significant ( same make model of RF tyres).
Not to mention the massive difference in tyre price.
Looking to get my 19” winter’s refurbished next spring and fit new tyres, these were bought new with the car, unbelievably they are also diamond cut) and only ones available at the time from BMW!
It’s a real pity that there don’t appear to be any star marked all season RF tyres available for the f15 X5, as that would make life a lot simpler and easier.

Photo of wheels on collection from the refurbisher

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[sapphireblack]

All weather tyres from Vredestein, albeit not runflats are supposd to be to BMW specs. Not ☆ marked either but i posted a thread on this very subject.

That will be my next set of rubber on 20" rims