21s or 22s on my x5

Alij1 · 10-04-2016, 11:23 PM

So I have a 2016 BMW X5 with the m package and I didn't upgrade it to the 20" wheels so I have the 19" wheels. Now I feel that the wheels are too small for the car and I really wanna buy some bigger ones but I don't want the ride to be too harsh as well. What are your opinions cause i am new to this and don't really have much of an idea. I've been reading online but I'm getting mixed reviews about it. Should I go for 21 or 22s?

Kzang · 10-05-2016, 06:12 AM

Assuming you will get the non rft, I would go 22". Tires are cheaper, fill the gaps better and rides a lot smoother and less harsher than a 20" rft. I can't imagine having 19" wheels on our X5's, my 20" look too small as is.

P1 · 10-05-2016, 08:52 AM

The tires for 22" wheels are cheaper, but not to the point where I'd choose 22" wheels over 21" wheels. You'd save around $450 on a set of tires.

There aren't many 22" wheels that I personally like, apart from the BBS SV for example. I actually just picked up a set of 21" OEM BMW Performance wheels for my X5, and I'm glad I made the decision to stay OEM.

r33_RGSport · 10-05-2016, 09:25 AM

@Alij1 , I do have a set of barely used AC Schnitzer wheels in 22".
I believe you are not far from me.
Let me know, I have other options too.
But, no doubt on 22". Tires much easier to find and cheaper compare to the 21".

stewy604 · 10-05-2016, 10:33 AM

22's along with some springs/links & spacers...done.

Alij1 · 10-05-2016, 11:17 AM

Thanks a lot guys and do you'll advice to get a staggered setup or square setup? I don't know why I got the 19s I'm regrettting it now and yeah I would go non rft.

Kzang · 10-05-2016, 12:03 PM

Staggered is the idea setup IMO.. it looks more aggressive and arguably provides better handling. However, I don't think you are able to do this with 22".. someone may correct me on this.
A squared setup is cheaper and you can also rotate your tires ( depending if the tires are not one directional ). Another option is to add spacers to the rears to give it a staggered look.

P1 · 10-05-2016, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Staggered is the idea setup IMO.. it looks more aggressive and arguably provides better handling. However, I don't think you are able to do this with 22".. someone may correct me on this.
A squared setup is cheaper and you can also rotate your tires ( depending if the tires are not one directional ). Another option is to add spacers to the rears to give it a staggered look.

22s are staggered. You have 295s in the front and 335s in the back.

Kzang · 10-05-2016, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

22s are staggered. You have 295s in the front and 335s in the back.

Thanks for the correction.

Alij1 · 10-05-2016, 12:34 PM

Does 295f and 335r fit the car? Would it affect the turning radius of the car? Thanks a lot for the help guys!

P1 · 10-05-2016, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Alij1

Does 295f and 335r fit the car? Would it affect the turning radius of the car? Thanks a lot for the help guys!

They fit and do they don't rub. Just don't hit potholes or buy eBay wheels. Remember, they are 25 profile in the back!

r33_RGSport · 10-05-2016, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Alij1

Does 295f and 335r fit the car? Would it affect the turning radius of the car? Thanks a lot for the help guys!

I used that setup in my car and all the staggered wheels set that are sold for X5/X6 X5M/X6M in 22".

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Originally Posted by P1et

They fit and do they don't rub. Just don't hit potholes or buy eBay wheels. Remember, they are 25 profile in the back!

Correction, that 25 profile is very thick. Don't get fooled by that number, because that number meant percentage over the width of the tires.
So with 335 width and 25 profile, the sidewall is 3.3".

Of course, it will depends on how big the potholes. I drove over anything smaller than 3" anyday.

iconoclast · 10-05-2016, 06:12 PM

22" wheels are proportional to the vehicle size and height however I do not know of a 22" OEM option and some of the wheels out there for this vehicles are between $12-15k a set... not sure I would go that route for a daily driver workhorse.

trev230 · 10-06-2016, 11:57 AM

I did 21's so I could run the Michelin tires.

Alij1 · 10-06-2016, 12:16 PM

Did you buy oem 21s or aftermarket ones?

P1 · 10-06-2016, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by trev230

I did 21's so I could run the Michelin tires.

How do you like the Michelins? Pretty happy with them?

trev230 · 10-06-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Alij1

Did you buy oem 21s or aftermarket ones?

I have Velos S5's

trev230 · 10-06-2016, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

How do you like the Michelins? Pretty happy with them?

The PSS is outstanding in every way.

P1 · 10-06-2016, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by trev230

The PSS is outstanding in every way.

The P Zeros seem very expensive, are hard to find and I read complaints they don't last very long.

I read more positive things about the Michelin tires. Any clue on how long they last in terms of miles?

usual_suspect · 10-08-2016, 09:55 AM

I would go for OEM 21" every day of the week. 22" replicas looks too much fast and furious street racer.

P1 · 10-08-2016, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by usual_suspect

I would go for OEM 21" every day of the week. 22" replicas looks too much fast and furious street racer.

I went back and forth. Eventually just came to the conclusion you cannot beat the quality of OEM.

qocerhuang · 10-08-2016, 03:21 PM

I really want to know what shall I need to do if I change 18" to 21" or 22". Thanks.

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Alij1 New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: Space gray 2016 BMW X5 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Laguna hills iTrader: (0)	21s or 22s on my x5 So I have a 2016 BMW X5 with the m package and I didn't upgrade it to the 20" wheels so I have the 19" wheels. Now I feel that the wheels are too small for the car and I really wanna buy some bigger ones but I don't want the ride to be too harsh as well. What are your opinions cause i am new to this and don't really have much of an idea. I've been reading online but I'm getting mixed reviews about it. Should I go for 21 or 22s?
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Kzang Major General 3240 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Assuming you will get the non rft, I would go 22". Tires are cheaper, fill the gaps better and rides a lot smoother and less harsher than a 20" rft. I can't imagine having 19" wheels on our X5's, my 20" look too small as is. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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P1 Lieutenant General 11572 Rep 11,136 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	The tires for 22" wheels are cheaper, but not to the point where I'd choose 22" wheels over 21" wheels. You'd save around $450 on a set of tires. There aren't many 22" wheels that I personally like, apart from the BBS SV for example. I actually just picked up a set of 21" OEM BMW Performance wheels for my X5, and I'm glad I made the decision to stay OEM.
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stewy604 Lieutenant Colonel 290 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	22's along with some springs/links & spacers...done. __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750
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Alij1 New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: Space gray 2016 BMW X5 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Laguna hills iTrader: (0)	Thanks a lot guys and do you'll advice to get a staggered setup or square setup? I don't know why I got the 19s I'm regrettting it now and yeah I would go non rft.
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Kzang Major General 3240 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Staggered is the idea setup IMO.. it looks more aggressive and arguably provides better handling. However, I don't think you are able to do this with 22".. someone may correct me on this. A squared setup is cheaper and you can also rotate your tires ( depending if the tires are not one directional ). Another option is to add spacers to the rears to give it a staggered look. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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Alij1 New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: Space gray 2016 BMW X5 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Laguna hills iTrader: (0)	Does 295f and 335r fit the car? Would it affect the turning radius of the car? Thanks a lot for the help guys!
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qocerhuang Private 30 Rep 99 Posts Drives: BMW X5 2019 50i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	I really want to know what shall I need to do if I change 18" to 21" or 22". Thanks.
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