Looking for advice on 21" or 22" wheels and Front Lip

[PanthersFX]

Should be getting my X5 in few weeks. First 2 things I want to do is get Front lip and switch out the 19s for larger wheels. Any recommendation on front lip and good reputable place to purchase them? I like the CF ones like the X5M looks slick.

What wheels are most you guys going with? I like the ones on the X5M but thinking 21 inch tires will be limited and costly in price. I have set of 22 inch Forgestar F14 on My FX35 and really liked them, very good quality!

[menelaos]

Are you looking for an OEM front lip, or aftermarket?

I would go with 22s and lower widths -then combine w/spacers.
OEM 21s have very limited options in that staggered set up and are very expensive.
I know from personal experience.

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by PanthersFX

Should be getting my X5 in few weeks. First 2 things I want to do is get Front lip and switch out the 19s for larger wheels. Any recommendation on front lip and good reputable place to purchase them? I like the CF ones like the X5M looks slick.

What wheels are most you guys going with? I like the ones on the X5M but thinking 21 inch tires will be limited and costly in price. I have set of 22 inch Forgestar F14 on My FX35 and really liked them, very good quality!

You found one, that's good!
As far as front splitter, really going to depend on how much you want/willing to spend.
Also for your wheels, seems like a lot go with 22" because more options as far as tire goes. At least that's what I gather from reading different threads.

[PanthersFX]

Originally Posted by menelaos

Are you looking for an OEM front lip, or aftermarket?

I would go with 22s and lower widths -then combine w/spacers.
OEM 21s have very limited options in that staggered set up and are very expensive.
I know from personal experience.

Doesn't need to be OEM but needs to be good quality. I am thinking the Carbon Fiber look might compliment the space grey nicely.
Hoping to to spend to much on the lip though so I can spend more on the wheels

[menelaos]

Originally Posted by PanthersFX

Doesn't need to be OEM but needs to be good quality. I am thinking the Carbon Fiber look might compliment the space grey nicely.
Hoping to to spend to much on the lip though so I can spend more on the wheels

There are plenty aftermarket ones on ebay.
I got it from Alibaba, PM if you need referrals.

[PanthersFX]

Originally Posted by Russmov

You found one, that's good!
As far as front splitter, really going to depend on how much you want/willing to spend.
Also for your wheels, seems like a lot go with 22" because more options as far as tire goes. At least that's what I gather from reading different threads.

Does anyone have the specs for the 22 inc wheels and tires
The offsite, width and good tire size?

[mpowered5]

You can run a lot of different sizes for 22s depends how wide
I'm running, which a few members are running the same. offsets subjective to rim style etc

22x10.5 +38 —- 295/30/22
22x12 +20 —- 335/25/22

[PanthersFX]

Originally Posted by mpowered5

You can run a lot of different sizes for 22s depends how wide
I'm running, which a few members are running the same. offsets subjective to rim style etc

22x10.5 +38 —- 295/30/22
22x12 +20 —- 335/25/22

How is the ride quality compared to the 20's that most M Sports come with?
I didn't notice to big difference when i made the change in my FX 20 to 22. I did notice steering and handling improved significantly though with the size upgrade, I guess since less tire profile and flex.

[mpowered5]

My only experience with 20s is with run flat winter tires. I don't notice much if any difference in ride quality. The run flats wear quick and ride rough so jumping to 22" non run flats was almost an improvement. I had a hard time believing it, as other members have had similar experiences.

I'm Looking forward to finding a set of non run flat winters for next year to compare ride quality vs the 22s