01-12-2015, 01:03 PM | #1 |
Private
18
Rep 80
Posts |
BMW 21" wheels -
- To those of you that bought the 21" Wheels, are the tires that come with it also Run Flats?
- Has anyone bought the winter tire package? OR does everyone just go on tirerack and buy their winter set? - The M-Performance brake upgrade - is that applicable to the 50i? I vaguely remember seeing a bimmerpost featured build with it, but does it do anything? for the 50i? Any benefit? (lastly, I can't seem to find a photo of the stock M-sport set up) thanks and cheers! |
01-12-2015, 01:39 PM | #2 | |
Brigadier General
1329
Rep 3,990
Posts |
Quote:
2) Some have bought the winter tire package and are quite happy. A lot of guys go with the DWS all-season for winter and love it. I don't have my car back yet, but my Delinte D8s have been phenomenal in all conditions from low to high speeds. I just haven't had a chance yet to test them in snow, but on Jeep and Tacoma forums, they handle great in snow. 3) You can upgrade to M-Performance Brakes on the 50i. wdimagineer, atomic80, and a few others have them on their 50i's. It does help in braking power from what I've read. I'll definitely be upgrading in the future to a bigger brake kit when my stock ones wear out. For now, you'll be just fine with the stock brakes though. Here is stock M-Sport: Here you can see wdimagineer's F15 that he is selling with all the performance options: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=975407
__________________
2014 X5 50i X-Line // Mineral White
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-12-2015, 03:20 PM | #3 |
Private
18
Rep 80
Posts |
thanks for the info. Sounds like I should go with stock m-sport 19" All Seasons, then order the 455's. Then when the stock 19's rubbers go out, i can get blizzaks.
- I still don't fully understand. BMW maintenance program covers the rotors right? So if I purchased the M-performance brakes - are those pads and rotors still covered? Opasha, are you meaning once the 50000 or 5 years are up, you'll do a upgrade? |
Appreciate
0
|
01-12-2015, 06:29 PM | #4 | |
Brigadier General
1329
Rep 3,990
Posts |
Quote:
I think if you purchase through BMW, your covered. I don't think they cover anything outside of OEM sales, but someone can correct me if they know the maintenance program inside and out . I'm not really sure. I'll get my friend to inspect them in a year or so just to see how they are holding up with the amount of HP and braking.
__________________
2014 X5 50i X-Line // Mineral White
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-12-2015, 10:28 PM | #5 |
Lieutenant
64
Rep 467
Posts |
Michelin now has BMW oem tires in 21" sizes. 285/35 f and 325/30 r. Non run flat. Will be on X5M and X6M. I got an early set for my 599M wheels. Should be the best tire available.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2015, 08:57 AM | #9 |
Lieutenant
64
Rep 467
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2015, 09:03 AM | #10 |
Major
320
Rep 1,368
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2015, 11:53 AM | #11 |
Major
644
Rep 1,170
Posts |
To my understanding, Run Flat Tires are designed to resist deflation when punctured but deliver a harsher ride. Are there any particular reasons why not to go for RFs? I am interested in purchasing a set of 599m wheels to replace the standard 19s M Sport..
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2015, 12:01 PM | #12 |
Lieutenant
64
Rep 467
Posts |
Primary reason to not use runflat on 21" wheels is to eliminate noted "harsh" ride tendency. Especially when you move up to the 21s. Also, the Michelin Pilot Super Sport is one of the highest rated tires out there so to have this available now in non runflat is very different than BMW has done prior to this time. There should be a space for a spare under the rear floor. I have one and would recommend you get one also just in case.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2015, 09:48 PM | #13 | |
Second Lieutenant
159
Rep 265
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-30-2015, 09:16 PM | #14 | |
Registered
0
Rep 4
Posts |
Quote:
Thanks! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-31-2015, 05:04 AM | #15 |
Lieutenant Colonel
419
Rep 1,690
Posts
Drives: 911 992 C2S
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hong Kong
|
I PZero Pirelli Run Flats. They just came out in x5 staggered setup. Check my thread below for pics. I love these tires and they are probably the best tires for 21" oem staggered setup.
http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1132869 here is a link to the rear tires http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1132869 2306200 285/35R21 105Y XL rf P ZERO (*) front 2306300 325/30R21 108Y XL rf P ZERO (*) rear
__________________
Current 2021 Porsche 911 992 C2S
Sold 2021 X7/2018 X5/2014 X5 Sold 2013 520i/2010 325i Sold E90 335i M Sport Alpine White|Tokyo Sold E36 328i Jet Black|NYC Last edited by akhter; 05-31-2015 at 05:15 AM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
05-31-2015, 08:33 AM | #16 | |
First Lieutenant
176
Rep 360
Posts
Drives: 1M; E90 M3 ZCP; M4 GTS
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Minneapolis, MN
|
Quote:
My plan moving forward is roadside assistance/flat-bed.
__________________
-kskpsu
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-02-2015, 10:23 PM | #17 | |
Registered
0
Rep 4
Posts |
Quote:
Any third-party resource or option as to a larger spare wheel/tire that's big enough to fit the rotor/calipers, but still small enough to fit inside the space-saver wheel compartment? |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-03-2015, 03:55 PM | #18 | |
First Lieutenant
176
Rep 360
Posts
Drives: 1M; E90 M3 ZCP; M4 GTS
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Minneapolis, MN
|
Quote:
Not sure of aftermarket spare solutions that will work. I'm open to them since I already coughed up the fancy, carpet lined well that cars without spares have...need to make the spare work!
__________________
-kskpsu
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-04-2015, 05:22 AM | #19 | |
Registered
0
Rep 4
Posts |
Quote:
A crazy thought... The space-saver donut might still work if you have a flat front... Just need to replace one of the rear with the donut (assuming the donut works on rear), then install the good rear on the front... That leaves another question though... if uses a staggered setup, would the staggered rear be able to fit and drivable on the front? Seriously though... all these complex problems and issues just for a spare tire..... smh...... |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-04-2015, 05:42 AM | #20 |
Lieutenant General
1311
Rep 10,185
Posts |
BMW has a 19" alloy spare wheel as well (standard metal one is 18")
It is listed under all F15 aswell as the new X5M (Part number 36 11 6 775 450) If it clears the X5M brakes it will clear any other BMW X5 brakes.
__________________
BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-04-2015, 07:14 AM | #21 |
First Lieutenant
176
Rep 360
Posts
Drives: 1M; E90 M3 ZCP; M4 GTS
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Minneapolis, MN
|
Thank you. That sucker isn't cheap, $360 at Tischer before shipping.
__________________
-kskpsu
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-04-2015, 07:31 AM | #22 |
Herr Oberst
244
Rep 531
Posts |
The other question is why you want the upgraded brakes. Are you racing? They won't make you stop faster, as your current brakes are more than capable of locking the wheels (if the ABS would allow it). Your stopping distance will not change significantly. Your brakes will stay cooler and fade less, but unless you're doing heavy towing or road racing you shouldn't be encountering brake heat problems.
I'm not saying don't do it, just know that you're getting good looks but won't see a change in brake performance for normal driving, or even "spirited" driving unless you shelled out for some seriously sticky rubber. |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|