Hi all,
Considering upgrading the wheels on my car. These are what I have on their atm (I'm not the seller on eBay):
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-X5-19-ALL ... 1c2a369d16
And these are what I am considering:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20-GENUINE-BM ... 1c2a530694
Or these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350503547600? ... 1423.l2649
Plus side with the Kahn's is that I can use the existing tyres I have possibly? They are pretty much new mid range: 285/45R 19 10V also I won't have to sacrifice handling by going for the others which are 20 inch wheels.
What do you guys think I should go for?
Thanks.
Upgrading E53 X5 wheels
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Both are a fail for me. only my opinion tho not having a dig.
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No problem fella - you're entitled to your opinion. What would you suggest as an alternative?
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Kahn alloys on anything are a major council fail, even if your surname is Khan
Stick with the originals, nice and easy to clean and you won't look like so much of a tool
Stick with the originals, nice and easy to clean and you won't look like so much of a tool
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Haha - luckily I'm not a Khan or Kahn
And yes you are right however, these are the only Kahn's I have a soft-spot for. What do you think of the 20 inch BMW wheels Pete?
And yes you are right however, these are the only Kahn's I have a soft-spot for. What do you think of the 20 inch BMW wheels Pete?
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20s = harsher ride and pricier tyres. Unless your tyres are toast and you can find a set of OE 20s with good tyres cheap, I would be leaving well alone.
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jo leave it alone !!!!!!
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The kahn are for a diff class of vehicle clk not a X5.. I'm sure it matters
The original 20" like pacerpete said pricier tyres... I've got the staggered Y 19" on my other half x5 and I'm happy but a bit too common
Your call
The original 20" like pacerpete said pricier tyres... I've got the staggered Y 19" on my other half x5 and I'm happy but a bit too common
Your call
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I just wanted to show you guys the style of wheel I liked in the Kahn range - I like the 20 inch BMW wheels on eBay. I should be able to get some money back on the ones I have as they are in great nick with new tyres.
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And regards to the tyre prices - I've just had a look and you're looking at around £10-£20 more per tyre...
