Upgrading Wheels from 19" 449 to 20" 451

[mrboon]

Hey guys,

My 2014 X5 x-line came with 19" 449 wheels. I am now putting snow tires on those, and I am looking to buy a set of 20" 451 wheels for my summer driving.

Right now I run 4x 255/50/19.

But the 20" 451 wheels are:

Front: 20x10.0, 275/40 R20
Rear: 20x11.0, 315/35 R20

Will these fit my car ok? Or will I need to make any changes? Like spacers, or anything else?

As I do not have the M package on my car, the area around the wheel arches is plastic instead of sprayed. And it doesn't stick out like on the M cars. Hope this is OK? Image of the car:

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[opasha]

We have X-Lines with larger wheels/rims. You'll be perfectly fine since that is "stock diameter." All F15s have the same wheel well so no reason for you to worry.

The wheels arches ($123 each) are not necessary, but they add them to cars with 20" wheels or above in order to "protect" their paint if something flies up like mud etc. I can assure you even with my non-flared wheel arches (like yours), larger wheels do not impact that area at all. I believe once people start using spacers and really start pushing the width of the rear, that's where these arches may become beneficial.

[mrboon]

Thanks so much for your detailed answer Opasha. Can always count on you here

[Ashot12]

Hello forum, Opasha, did you install flares after you changed the wheels? I noticed that after I changed my wheels (19" luxury package) to non staggered 19" m sport, the new ones do stick out further. I do not have flares. By the way, are running boards helping?

[BXdriver]

Originally Posted by mrboon

Hey guys,

My 2014 X5 x-line came with 19" 449 wheels. I am now putting snow tires on those, and I am looking to buy a set of 20" 451 wheels for my summer driving.

Right now I run 4x 255/50/19.

But the 20" 451 wheels are:

Front: 20x10.0, 275/40 R20
Rear: 20x11.0, 315/35 R20

Will these fit my car ok? Or will I need to make any changes? Like spacers, or anything else?

As I do not have the M package on my car, the area around the wheel arches is plastic instead of sprayed. And it doesn't stick out like on the M cars. Hope this is OK? Image of the car:

View post on imgur.com

I have also been thinking about the very exact same wheel pack as you mention here. (And I could use the 19" summer rims for my 19" winter tires as well)
Maybe it would look good with fitting those out-sticking wheel arches too, my thinking. Wondering if they are difficult to exchange...

But I am not currently sure if I will do this or not. Here, this wheel set is probably so expensive, that it could be worth awaiting and include them in a pack with a brand new car.
I haven't checked yet -but when configuring a new car online - this complete 20" 451 setup can be added for about usd1900 only.
And I just know that if buying them separately, this price can probably be multiplied XX times...

Thanks and post some images if you finally go for this idea.
Bent

[Ashot12]

It is better to order the ungraded package, I think

[opasha]

Originally Posted by Ashot12

Hello forum, Opasha, did you install flares after you changed the wheels? I noticed that after I changed my wheels (19" luxury package) to non staggered 19" m sport, the new ones do stick out further. I do not have flares. By the way, are running boards helping?

I do not have the flared wheel arches. They cost $123 each. To me they were not worth upgrading to. I am actually happy with the flat arches. My wheels being 22x10 offset 40 non-staggered don't stick out of the wheel well.