[mr_lab_rat]

20x9 ET35 is already more than 30mm wider than stock which is pretty aggressive so you wouldn't need spacers.

I wouldn't go that wide, the wheels are going to poke out. 20x8.5 ET35 would be a better fit.

[exwon]

Originally Posted by mr_lab_rat

20x9 ET35 is already more than 30mm wider than stock which is pretty aggressive so you wouldn't need spacers.

I wouldn't go that wide, the wheels are going to poke out. 20x8.5 ET35 would be a better fit.

There is an 19x8.5 wheel that I really like that comes in either ET 30 or 45. Would you also recommend against that as it pokes out only 1.3mm less than a 9" ET35? I was wondering if it would be just a slight poke out beyond flush and have a good aggressive look, or would it just look like a jeep? Any rear pictures of that level of poke?

Also, I would go with 245/40 tires. Thanks for any info!

[bigdnno98]

I think wheels will be one of the first things I do to my X1. I'm sub'd to the thread. I'm really annoyed BMW changed the wheel pattern. I think I want to go with something that has a lip. My X1 is EB with Msport so it has shadowline trim. I'm not sure what color wheel to go with. I'm thinking maybe gloss black.

[Ed_rx7]

I had 20’X9 et 40 running 255 tyres and they were perfect on mine

[Ed_rx7]

And wheels didn’t poke out either

[exwon]

Originally Posted by Ed_rx7

And wheels didn’t poke out either

looks awesome by the way! i'd definitely get a better offset choice if i consider 20" wheels.

[psven]

i have fitted 255/40/19 winter tires (Continental Wintercontact) to my original 19" rims. All works and fits perfectly. Have driven now more than 1500 km and without any problems.
Only 2 differences i recognize is that the steering wheel is slightly harder to turn, otherwise the car grips to the road in a same way and secondly fuel consumption was bigger, but as we were travelling with full load i can't say it was because of the tires.
Continental tires are really good, quiet and with a good grip. Recommended!