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Old 02-13-2008, 07:54 PM
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2007 rims

I want to put 2007 x5 18 in.bmw rim on by 2003 x5 which had 17 in. rims the offset for the 2003 is 40 and the offset for the 2007 is 46. Will i have any problems? Them seem to fit ok...Thanks Tommy
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Not gonna work. Different bore size.
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why is there such a difference, is one a 53 and the other a 70?
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:55 PM
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I was told to get some hub ring. Does anyone know the size for the x5 2003?

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i would get custom 20" wheels. dubs or something make it look sleek and nice.
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I like the style of the newer wheels however ive heard they wont mount on our x5's as-is. There is someone on ebay who has a video of an e53 riding on 08 rims however it doesnt say what the owner did to get those wheels to mount yet he's willing to sell you a set for your e53. haha no thanks
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2007 x5 rims on 2003 x5

Got some hub rings today had them put on and rebalanced and no more problems ...Thanks tommy
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