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[DuSh]

Originally Posted by Stev_chu

Hi..I?m new to this and also New to BMWs..what can you recommends and tips?

Take your time and research different rims and how they look, pick one you like. The only tip I can give is don't go for 20 inch rims as they are not enough for x5. IMHO it's either 21 or 22 inch rims for x5 that look perfect

[Stev_chu]

Originally Posted by DuSh

Take your time and research different rims and how they look, pick one you like. The only tip I can give is don't go for 20 inch rims as they are not enough for x5. IMHO it's either 21 or 22 inch rims for x5 that look perfect

Thanks

[Chadmatic]

Originally Posted by DuSh

Take your time and research different rims and how they look, pick one you like. The only tip I can give is don't go for 20 inch rims as they are not enough for x5. IMHO it's either 21 or 22 inch rims for x5 that look perfect

I would argue that the 20-inch and 21-inch are the sweet spot and the 22-inch are a bit too much, it starts looking like a big GTI.

[DuSh]

Originally Posted by Chadmatic

I would argue that the 20-inch and 21-inch are the sweet spot and the 22-inch are a bit too much, it starts looking like a big GTI.

I guess BMW hit the sweet spot with it's 21 inch rims I agree 20 and 21 is a sweet spot and in addition 20 inches provide best tire selection for relatively cheap. it's just often when I look at my 20 wheels I wonder why I didn't go with a bit bigger rims. Rim design can also affect visually I guess, but I personally really like those 612M 21 rims

[Iaro]

Originally Posted by mike@Vossen

Vossen 22x10.5 and 22x12 Hybrid Forged VFS-1 Wheels

Looks lowered

[Chadmatic]

Originally Posted by DuSh

I guess BMW hit the sweet spot with it's 21 inch rims I agree 20 and 21 is a sweet spot and in addition 20 inches provide best tire selection for relatively cheap. it's just often when I look at my 20 wheels I wonder why I didn't go with a bit bigger rims. Rim design can also affect visually I guess, but I personally really like those 612M 21 rims

+1

When I first purchased my X5 I was looking for a set of 599M wheels as an upgrade to the 469M wheels that it came with. Over the course of the next few weeks I noticed several X5s with 612M in the wild and they really started to grow on me. I liked the way they looked at various angles from my perspective at a traffic signal, and the way they looked as they rolled into motion. I really liked the size of the wheel and tire relative to the body of the X5.

I started researching them and discovered that there were two different wheels that looked very similar, the 611M and the 612M, up until that moment I had assumed they were both the same wheel (612M). The more I studied the subtle differences between the two of them, the more I started to fall in love with the 611M. Despite the 611M being 20-inch compared to the 612M 21-inch, it is difficult for the untrained eye to tell them apart at first.

So my point is that you are absolutely right, the wheel design does affect it visually. Enough that I initially mistook a 20-inch wheel for a 21-inch wheel.

[JRock80]

So I finally decided it's time to share my 2015 BMW X5 F15 pics with this awesome community. For the past few months I've been ghostly reading your multiple threads for ideas.

Big Thanks to:
- Ben @(rgsportshop.com)
- Brian @SoFlo Concept (sofloconcepts.com)
- Slammered Inc. (slammered-inc.com)
- Me

Coding:
- BimmerCode App ($26)
- Vgate wifi iCar2 ODBII
- Use your imagination

Mods Exterior/Add-ons:
- Fully blacked out; roof,rims,MPE,tail lights, kidney grilles, fender trims, side mirrors
- KW Variant 3 coil-overs
- Spacers 5/15mm
- Pained brake calipers
- RaceChip
- removed X5 and 5.0 emblems

Mods Interior:
- Carbon fiber steering wheel trim
- Carbon fiber center console

Pending Mods:
- OEM front splitter
- OEM rear diffuser

* * * * * * * * * *
FYI:
- 1st pic (drive way) is how she looks at the moment.
- Side by side images are before coil-overs installation.

I will post some additional pics in the near future. Car heading for wax job this week.

[Scott2.0]

^Looks awesome. I love it except the blacked out taillights, but just IMO. Do you have a side shot so we can better see the drop?

[Chadmatic]

Originally Posted by Scott2.0

^Looks awesome. I love it except the blacked out taillights, but just IMO. Do you have a side shot so we can better see the drop?

I agree, looks good but the blacked out taillights and license plate are too much, thought that trend ended in the 90's.

[r33_RGSport]

JRock80 , Thank you for the mention and the business. Well done on the car.

[JRock80]

Originally Posted by Scott2.0

^Looks awesome. I love it except the blacked out taillights, but just IMO. Do you have a side shot so we can better see the drop?

I wanted to do something a little different with the tail lights. Considering reverting to OEM.


See attached side image

[JRock80]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

JRock80 , Thank you for the mention and the business. Well done on the car.

No worries Ben. You're awesome with feedback and getting the right products to me as discussed.

[JRock80]

Originally Posted by Chadmatic

I agree, looks good but the blacked out taillights and license plate are too much, thought that trend ended in the 90's.

Thanks for the comments. FYI license plate is not blacked out... I used marker to mask plate number.

[Axel81]

Nice car JRock! Personally, I am not a big fan of taillight blackout either, but tastes should be different, otherwise we'd all drive the same car!

And welcome to another Floridian to the community!

[Scott2.0]

Originally Posted by JRock80

I wanted to do something a little different with the tail lights. Considering reverting to OEM.


See attached side image

Looks awesome. Powder coated the 469s?

[JRock80]

[QUOTE=Axel81;22294583]Nice car JRock! Personally, I am not a big fan of taillight blackout either, but tastes should be different, otherwise we'd all drive the same car!

And welcome to another Floridian to the community! [/QUOTE

Honestly, the pic doesn't do it fair justice. Look much better in person.

I'm in West Palm area.

[JRock80]

Originally Posted by Scott2.0

Looks awesome. Powder coated the 469s?

Yes, wheels were powder coated by SoFlo Concept

[DuSh]

Just tried a fitment of a BMW Aero lip for non M-Sport x5s. It's OEM, can be painted or left black. Apologies for iphone pic quality

[cailas]

All black

[Dirty Cash]

Originally Posted by Chadmatic

I would argue that the 20-inch and 21-inch are the sweet spot and the 22-inch are a bit too much, it starts looking like a big GTI.

Agreed.

It all boils down to perception and personal preference.

[kanvas]

Originally Posted by DuSh

I guess BMW hit the sweet spot with it's 21 inch rims I agree 20 and 21 is a sweet spot and in addition 20 inches provide best tire selection for relatively cheap. it's just often when I look at my 20 wheels I wonder why I didn't go with a bit bigger rims. Rim design can also affect visually I guess, but I personally really like those 612M 21 rims

Yeah, I know what you mean. There are times when the 20s look small, but other times when they look just right. The angle and lighting have a big effect on that perception.

I'd love to see the 612s on an M sport in the flesh (in satin or gloss black). I wouldn't do a blind purchase because I can imagine that the 612s on an X5M could exude a different vibe from the same wheels on an X5 M sport. X5M's slightly more muscular build fits well with the 612s; not sure if the M sport could equally look well until seen with the naked eyes.

[Chadmatic]

Originally Posted by kanvas

Yeah, I know what you mean. There are times when the 20s look small, but other times when they look just right. The angle and lighting have a big effect on that perception.

I'd love to see the 612s on an M sport in the flesh (in satin or gloss black). I wouldn't do a blind purchase because I can imagine that the 612s on an X5M could exude a different vibe from the same wheels on an X5 M sport. X5M's slightly more muscular build fits well with the 612s; not sure if the M sport could equally look well until seen with the naked eyes.

Besides the side air vent insert, the X5M and M-Sport look the same from the side. If you like the 612M wheels, my vote is to go for it!