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      10-20-2005, 11:26 PM   #1
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will 550i Sport wheels fit the E90 ???

I stopped by the local BMW dealer tonight, and saw these on a black 550i with Sport ... I thought they looked awesome.

I haven't a clue as to whether they would fit ... anybody know ?

The price is very reasonable.

This picture doesn't do them justice, but I didn't have my camera with me, so its the best I've got right now:

http://www.bmwwheels.com/bmwwheels_d...124&Series=E60
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      10-21-2005, 03:55 AM   #2
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Damn, they do look nice!!!!!!!!!!!
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I know someone on the post here had them on, but I think they were protruding out of the front fenders. I think it comes out to about 12mm sticking out.
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I've discovered that the 18x8 wheel has a 20mm offset, and the 18x9 wheel has a 32mm offset ... so, it would extend-out 14mm in the front and 18mm in the rear.

So, these style-124 wheels are definitely NOT a viable E90 option ... too bad, they looked very nice on the Black 550i Sport at BMW of San Diego.
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