[ModernAngel]

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Just got the car back from the ceramic coat detailer after getting a set of custom Vossen HF-5 wheels made and mounted. Was able to take a couple photos before rain came in yesterday and wanted to share in case folks were thinking about aftermarket wheels on the G45.

Full Wheel Specs:
Front
21x9.5”
Hub: 66.56
Offset: 20
Bolt Pattern: 5x112
Profile: Deep

Rear
21x10.5”
Hub: 66.56
Offset: 35
Bolt Pattern: 5x112
Profile: Deep

Tires:
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4s
265/40ZR21 Front
295/35ZR21 Rear

[l33v0nix]

feels like the rear can do with another 5mm more of poke

[ModernAngel]

Yeah, it’s not perfect but pretty close, IMO. Since I couldn’t find any specific wheel specs for the G45 or anyone else who has put on aftermarket wheels I called Vossen and worked with their rep to try to guess the best specs. All things considered I think it turned out pretty well.

Hopefully I walked so that others may run. 😄

[l33v0nix]

Originally Posted by ModernAngel

Yeah, it’s not perfect but pretty close, IMO. Since I couldn’t find any specific wheel specs for the G45 or anyone else who has put on aftermarket wheels I called Vossen and worked with their rep to try to guess the best specs. All things considered I think it turned out pretty well.

Hopefully I walked so that others may run. 😄

how about the front. do you think it can do with more poke? cant tell from your photos

[ModernAngel]

Originally Posted by l33v0nix

how about the front. do you think it can do with more poke? cant tell from your photos

Maybe a little more in front. This is the only pic I have of the side/poke right now and it’s from the rear looking forward.

[crackerjack15]

Looks good. I need to find a set of wheels too. I think I'm going to make the factory wheels the winter set, because they are ugly. Most of the choices on the new x3 wheels are ugly to me.

[PhantomOpera]

What tire pressure are you running. I’ve installed the Michelin psas4 also in the same size I’m running these pressures and the ride is noticeably more harsh. I think I’m going to lower the pressure to the under 100mph setting.

[ModernAngel]

Originally Posted by PhantomOpera

What tire pressure are you running. I’ve installed the Michelin psas4 also in the same size I’m running these pressures and the ride is noticeably more harsh. I think I’m going to lower the pressure to the under 100mph setting.

I’m running 38 in the front and 42 in the rear. Ride seems fine to me but everyone’s preferences are different. I also do a lot of high speed expressway driving so wanted to keep the pressures a bit higher.

[cfm56d7b]

The wheels are superb. What did you drive before? Did you cross shop any other vehicles?

[manolooo]

Awesome ride

[RyanBMW]

Go for 305s in there rears, that will make it more poke.

[Ludz]

Looks good!

[ModernAngel]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

The wheels are superb. What did you drive before? Did you cross shop any other vehicles?

Thanks! I test drove almost... everything... off and on over the course of the past year and more frequently since this July.

Wanted to downsize from 2 to 1 cars - a '23 Lincoln Corsair and a '23 M2 and finally decided on the '25 X3 M50.

Wrote up more in a post a month or so ago here:

https://g45.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...6&postcount=36

Here's my old M2:

[OneTwo3]

Originally Posted by l33v0nix

feels like the rear can do with another 5mm more of poke

I agree. The proportions seem off.

[Mostafathi]

The new design language will take time to get used to, but for now I think the previous gen remains better looking.

[hufington]

Love the design and color. Could benefit from a 5-10 mm spacer in the back as mentioned. I wonder how 22" would look as there are more tire choices for that size. Congrats and enjoy.

[brianeck]

Purty ride! Love the bronze w/ red calipers.

[orkinos]

Looks good. What was the price if you don't mind me asking?

[robert2423]

Almost seems like the same offsets as last generation. A +25 square set up all around should work nicely.

[ModernAngel]

Originally Posted by orkinos

Looks good. What was the price if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks! The rims came out to around $3900 with lug bolts, locks, tax and shipping.

[FinalV8]

Well done. Just realized my G80 Eidelweiss 20” square w similar offset running 285 f/295 r, 5x112, can be swapped to the new G45 for summer (keep OEM all season for winter)….thry are gold now but will powder coat them a new color…

1. I’m thinking a bright silver but thoughts appreciated, and

2. I want to start basic mods (HAS, tune/PB, midpipe, exhaust, cosmetic basics like color matched reflectors, etc), it been a month and I’m itchy….has anyone started?

Thx

[ANDREW THOMAS]

Soft and clean car