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X6 wheels to X5

Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:56 am
by w5pwr
Can anybody confirm if wheels from an X6 will fit an X5, I know BMW say they can't, but looking at the offsets looks like they should? I looking to put some winter tyres & wheels on the X5.


Currently on the X5 it's got style 214 wheels 20" Fronts are ET 40 275 & Rears are ET 37 315

And the X6 wheels are;

Style 258 wheels 19" Fronts are ET 48 255 & Rears are ET 21 285

Re: X6 wheels to X5

Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:25 pm
by MaXX99
From what I have heard and read, there is a small rig which needs to be bored out in order to make the wheels fit. You will probably have to do it by yourself since no dealer nor tiredealer will take responsibility, but all who did this adaptation seem to say it is a no-brainer ...
I can't remember exactly where I found it (it was either on this board or @ xoutpost).

Re: X6 wheels to X5

Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 5:19 pm
by x555
Here's proof they fit and all thats needed are hubcentric rings AFAIK. viewtopic.php?f=8&t=567

Re: X6 wheels to X5

Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:03 pm
by Chompers
I'm guessing that w5pwr has an e70? due to quoting style 214 and posting in the e70 section ;) if so would guess that e71 X6 wheels would be a straight fitment with out hubcentric rings required. Also the off set for the style 258 rear wheel is ET 53 not ET 21. http://www.k-lach.net/style/style_258.htm

Re: X6 wheels to X5

Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:28 pm
by x555
[quote=""Chompers""]I'm guessing that w5pwr has an e70? due to quoting style 214 and posting in the e70 section ;) if so would guess that e71 X6 wheels would be a straight fitment with out hubcentric rings required. Also the off set for the style 258 rear wheel is ET 53 not ET 21. http://www.k-lach.net/style/style_258.htm[/quote]
Ok my bad :oops: .... no one likes a smarty pants chomps :P :P how's that 5'er going anyway old bean :D

Re: X6 wheels to X5

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:27 am
by Chompers
You know me mate, just trying to help :thumbsup: 5er doing very well thanks, still miss the V8 roar but IMHO the 5er makes for a better family car :fuelfire: :P

Re: X6 wheels to X5

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:25 pm
by Sanj
[quote=""Chompers""]IMHO the 5er makes for a better family car :fuelfire: :P[/quote]

Ban him!!!!! :fuelfire:

Re: X6 wheels to X5

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:39 pm
by Chompers
[quote=""Sanj""][quote=""Chompers""]IMHO the 5er makes for a better family car :fuelfire: :P[/quote]

Ban him!!!!! :fuelfire:[/quote]

Think thats the first time Its been suggested I be banned!!!! However I see that you are close to being banned most days Sanj :exitright: :nahnah:

Re: X6 wheels to X5

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 4:00 pm
by Sanj
LOL! True.... :thumbsup: