BMW 3 series Xdrive system

Babo335 · 08-25-2010, 08:40 AM

Hi, I'm new to this post and recently purchase a 328i Xdrive. I want to buy a new Larger set of wheels for it. But I’m not sure if a Staggered set will be comparable with the Xdrive system as the car currently the same size both front and back. Does anyone has a 3 series Xdrive with Staggered wheels? Any input would greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Crisp · 08-25-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DBimmer2011

Hi, I'm new to this post and recently purchase a 328i Xdrive. I want to buy a new Larger set of wheels for it. But I’m not sure if a Staggered set will be comparable with the Xdrive system as the car currently the same size both front and back. Does anyone has a 3 series Xdrive with Staggered wheels? Any input would greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

I know a bunch of people with staggered wheels on their x-drive.
Just make sure the offset will fit and you're good.

AWDBooSTIn90 · 08-25-2010, 08:49 AM

You can stagger X-Drive cars, what you need to ensure is that your front and rear tires have the same rolling diameter.

Alpine Whiteboy · 08-25-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Derek@MAC Auto Couture

You can stagger X-Drive cars, what you need to ensure is that your front and rear tires have the same rolling diameter.

Bingo!

I have X-Drive and I'm running:

235/35/19" front (19"x8.5")
265/30/19" rear (19"x10")

DASHOCKER · 08-25-2010, 09:31 AM

sport pack x drive cars are available with the 18 inch staggered wheels & rubber from the factory.

JaysBlueE92 · 08-25-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine Whiteboy

Bingo!

I have X-Drive and I'm running:

235/35/19" front (19"x8.5")
265/30/19" rear (19"x10")

This is the most common setup for xi guys on 19s.

Babo335 · 08-25-2010, 11:00 AM

Thanks for all the posts. I will go with Staggered set of wheels. most likely 233/35/19 for the front and 265/30/19 for the rear.

Craig@SupremePower · 08-25-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Derek@MAC Auto Couture

You can stagger X-Drive cars, what you need to ensure is that your front and rear tires have the same rolling diameter.

+1.... you'll be fine!!

TSM330i · 08-25-2010, 11:14 AM

Running my stock 162s on the wifes 325xi with 18" stock tire sizes. No issues at all.

satin_m2c · 08-25-2010, 11:47 AM

im running staggered 18s on my xdrive in this set up

225/40/18 18x8.5ET35 front
255/35/18 18x9.5ET35 back

i love the ride quality and no problems with the car being awd

solution · 06-02-2011, 01:02 AM

How can I see if the tires are the same rolling diameter?

I bought 19" 8.5 ET 35 front and 19" 9.5 ET 35 rears with 235/35/19 front rubber and 265/30/19 rear.

Sorry if thats not the smartest question but I'm new to this.

Thanks

_shim · 06-02-2011, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by solution

How can I see if the tires are the same rolling diameter?

I bought 19" 8.5 ET 35 front and 19" 9.5 ET 35 rears with 235/35/19 front rubber and 265/30/19 rear.

Sorry if thats not the smartest question but I'm new to this.

Thanks

No need to check, that's a proven set-up for x-Drive cars

Mi2Wilson · 06-02-2011, 07:08 AM

What about 225/45/18s front and 255/40/18s rear? Anyone know if that is similar rolling diameter?

D335NUTZ · 06-02-2011, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mi2Wilson

What about 225/45/18s front and 255/40/18s rear? Anyone know if that is similar rolling diameter?

Nope. There's a wheel calculator on the wheel section of the forums. Check yourself.

LeMans335xiE90 · 06-02-2011, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mi2Wilson

What about 225/45/18s front and 255/40/18s rear? Anyone know if that is similar rolling diameter?

pretty sure this is what comes on the msport package with xdrive so you should be fine!

Mi2Wilson · 06-02-2011, 07:24 AM

Front diameter would be 25.97, rear would be 26.03 if i used this thing correctly. Is that close enough? lol ITs .06 off....thats the closest i could get it to match. I picked up a set of e46 m3 18in wheels, thats the factory sizes of the m3.

LeMans335xiE90 · 06-02-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mi2Wilson

Front diameter would be 25.97, rear would be 26.03 if i used this thing correctly. Is that close enough? lol ITs .06 off....thats the closest i could get it to match. I picked up a set of e46 m3 18in wheels, thats the factory sizes of the m3.

yea you are fine!!

Mi2Wilson · 06-02-2011, 07:48 AM

THank you everyone!!! I feel better now. I can get back to work now. New here btw, hope to chat/meet you guys. Just came out of b6 s4 into the 335xi sedan 6-speed. Wish me luck!

LeMans335xiE90 · 06-02-2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mi2Wilson

THank you everyone!!! I feel better now. I can get back to work now. New here btw, hope to chat/meet you guys. Just came out of b6 s4 into the 335xi sedan 6-speed. Wish me luck!

congrats and 6MT FTMFW!!!!!!

MusclezMarinara · 06-02-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine Whiteboy

Bingo!

I have X-Drive and I'm running:

235/35/19" front (19"x8.5")
265/30/19" rear (19"x10")

Mi2Wilson · 06-02-2011, 08:38 AM

Hahaha thanks! Manual always and forever!! I don't think i've ever owned an Auto car that wasn't a female's lol

ApexM3 · 06-02-2011, 08:42 AM

Staggered here.. even running 19x9 front and 19x10 rear

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Babo335 Officer 7 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2014 335 Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the posts. I will go with Staggered set of wheels. most likely 233/35/19 for the front and 265/30/19 for the rear.
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solution New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2011 328xi 4 Door Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	How can I see if the tires are the same rolling diameter? I bought 19" 8.5 ET 35 front and 19" 9.5 ET 35 rears with 235/35/19 front rubber and 265/30/19 rear. Sorry if thats not the smartest question but I'm new to this. Thanks
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Mi2Wilson Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC/Queens iTrader: (3)	What about 225/45/18s front and 255/40/18s rear? Anyone know if that is similar rolling diameter?
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Mi2Wilson Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC/Queens iTrader: (3)	Front diameter would be 25.97, rear would be 26.03 if i used this thing correctly. Is that close enough? lol ITs .06 off....thats the closest i could get it to match. I picked up a set of e46 m3 18in wheels, thats the factory sizes of the m3.
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