Older wheels for F15

[woodlecj]

I have a 2018 F15 that I want to have a square set of used wheels for snow tires. A lot of what I see on local FB Marketplace seems to be from Gen1 or Gen 2. I have 35XI and just want to keep it square. So will all 18 inch from previous gens fit the F15? Also, I seem to remember from my days over at the E90 forums that someone post a style sheet for all of the BMW wheels. Anybody have one of those?

How about these? What gen are they from?

And these?

Thanks,

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by woodlecj

I have a 2018 F15 that I want to have a square set of used wheels for snow tires. A lot of what I see on local FB Marketplace seems to be from Gen1 or Gen 2. I have 35XI and just want to keep it square.

So will all 18 inch from previous gens fit the F15?

Also, I seem to remember from my days over at the E90 forums that someone post a style sheet for all of the BMW wheels. Anybody have one of those?

How about these? What gen are they from?

And these?

Thanks,

You can use one of the online part database sites and go to the wheel diagrams to get the wheel style number and look for which generation X5 those wheels come from. (try realoem.com or bimmercat.com if you're not familiar with any part database sites). I think the 1st pic is an e53 wheel (Style 153) and the 2nd pic is an e70 wheel (Style 210).

The 2nd & 3rd generation X5s share the same wheel/tire specs & have a 74.1mm wheel hub...which means the e70 & f15 can swap wheels. The 1st gen e53 X5 has a smaller wheel hub (72.56mm)...so you would need to enlarge each wheel's center bore...or use hub-centric adapters that will reduce your 74.1mm hub to 72.56mm.

Here's is my old BMW wheel comparison chart...you can also see that the TPM sensors in the e70 & f15 tires are different...so you will need to swap to the correct type if you go with e70 wheels. And if you go the e53 route...you will still need to get the correct TPM sensors for the f15.

I needed a winter set for my f15...and couldn't find anything in time for its first winter. So I pulled my e53 Style 87 wheels out of the shed and purchased a set of hub-centric adapters (15mm) and extended lug bolts. See the results below:

[woodlecj]

Thanks Qsilver7!

[Qsilver7]

No problem...good luck in your search.

[woodlecj]

So I think I'll stick with a search for E70 wheels then. RealOEM shows the second one as Style 210 as best as I can figure from the black & white drawing.

So the next $64 question is: What are the TPMS sensor ranges used? From year on year or even part numbers if someone has them.

[Violator]

Originally Posted by woodlecj

I have a 2018 F15 that I want to have a square set of used wheels for snow tires. A lot of what I see on local FB Marketplace seems to be from Gen1 or Gen 2. I have 35XI and just want to keep it square. So will all 18 inch from previous gens fit the F15? Also, I seem to remember from my days over at the E90 forums that someone post a style sheet for all of the BMW wheels. Anybody have one of those?

How about these? What gen are they from?

And these?

Thanks,

Why not buy a set of 623 or 467 wheels? The 623 is OEM BMW Winter set for F15/F16.

[woodlecj]

Well I guess I would if I could find a deal on a set. I also thought if I went down a size to 18", then I could run a taller skinnier tire for winter.

[X Mon™]

Originally Posted by woodlecj

So I think I'll stick with a search for E70 wheels then. RealOEM shows the second one as Style 210 as best as I can figure from the black & white drawing.

So the next $64 question is: What are the TPMS sensor ranges used? From year on year or even part numbers if someone has them.

OEM sensors were Continental 433Mhz's with part numbers:
36 10 6 856 209 or 36 10 6 881 890

A quick look on RealOEM suggests that any of the F15's used the same sensors.

You an also use the Huff UVS4040/4030 if the shop you choose can program them. The pro is the universals tend to be significantly less expensive.

Originally Posted by woodlecj

Well I guess I would if I could find a deal on a set. I also thought if I went down a size to 18", then I could run a taller skinnier tire for winter.

As long as you can clear the brakes, this is typically good advice. Keep in mind the X5 in an 18" tyre becomes something along the lines of a 235/60-18 which gives you reasonable options for tyres. Personally I prefer the Conti Viking Contacts in that size (I have a set on my '07 X3). A little harder to track down, my folks who are in Northampton are on a set of Nokian Hakkapelitta R3 SUVs for their '18 X3. The Michelin X-Ice is another good option for our typical snowy climate, unless you spend a bunch of time going north into deep snow in the winter.

I'm about 2 hours south of you, and about 40 minutes from TireRack's warehouse in DE should you need assistance in mounting and roadforce balancing.

[woodlecj]

Thanks for all of the info!

[1norseman]

Remember E71 rear wheels have a different hubsize than up front.. 74.1mm F and 72.56mm R

[mrrsharma@yahoo.com]

I have these I am willing to sell (set of 4) but I'm in FL

[woodlecj]

Thanks for the offer; nice looking wheels. Yep, shipping wheels is a pain.