[utcadman]

I have a set of wheels that I used for a winter set. They are 20" 699m They are 8 inch wide.

I have ordered a new X5 M50i. Does anybody know if I can use those wheels with the M Sport brakes?

Thanks!

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by utcadman

I have a set of wheels that I used for a winter set. They are 20" 699m They are 8 inch wide.

I have ordered a new X5 M50i. Does anybody know if I can use those wheels with the M Sport brakes?

Thanks!

Both share the same bolt pattern 5x112 but significantly different offsets.

M50i - ET35 (9J x 20") and ET37 front/ET43 rear (9.5J front/10.5J rear x 21" and 22")

699M from X3 - ET27 (8J x 20")

There's:

1. Positive scrub radius of approx 13mm with the 699M and may affect the car's handling
2. 699M is 4% smaller in diameter than a 20" 740M which is a no no
3. Offset difference by 23%, yikes.

699M is most likely going to be really close to the face of the caliper. I personally wouldn't chance or recommend it - speedo off, xDrive and handling issues

[utcadman]

Hey!

I cant thank you enough for that analysis! Thank you. Have been searching for an answer.

I wont chance it.

Thx.

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by utcadman

Hey!

I cant thank you enough for that analysis! Thank you. Have been searching for an answer.

I wont chance it.

Thx.

Anytime