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Can anybody confirm from experience if the 17" X5 wheels will fit onto a 2005 E53 3.0D? Thanks (it came with 19", and we'd like to go down on wheel diameter to open up the tyres options)

You can check out all wheels and sizes here:

http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/3

Check the spare. If it's a 17” then you are fine. I think it’s only the V8 (maybe only the 4.8is) cars that need larger wheels due to the larger size of the front brakes.

From memory, my 2005 X5 had a 17” spare so they must fit.

I would say yes as the spare on my 3.0d is 17"

Thanks guys.
Spare is a 17" - smart tip