D4 rims

[walker]

Hi all, just asking this question for a mate.

He wants a 2nd set of rims for his 2010 2.7 D4.

I read through the FAQ and it seems that 17" will fit ok.

It says that the BB-6 from Performance Wheels fit but I was a bit worried about the offset. The BB-6 have a +20 offset which makes them a a lot wider than the standard +57 offset.

I'd like to here your thoughts and recommendations for wheels. I think he is on a budget and would rather spend money in tyres so anything cheap, even steel rims are fine.
Adam

[Redback]

Hi all, just asking this question for a mate.

He wants a 2nd set of rims for his 2010 2.7 D4.

I read through the FAQ and it seems that 17" will fit ok.

It says that the BB-6 from Performance Wheels fit but I was a bit worried about the offset. The BB-6 have a +20 offset which makes them a a lot wider than the standard +57 offset.

I'd like to here your thoughts and recommendations for wheels. I think he is on a budget and would rather spend money in tyres so anything cheap, even steel rims are fine.
Adam

Hi Adam, BMW X5 rims will also fit the D4, they are 17 x 7.5 with +40 from memory, year range is 2001 to 2006 only, there are 3 designs, these are one of 3, the centre locating hole is identical, but you must use specific wheel nut for these rims to fit them to the D4.
17 Inch Genuine BMW E53 X5 Alloy Wheels | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/17-inch-Genuine-BMW-E53-X5-ALLOY-WHEELS-/171270645205?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27e086a5d5)

I can't find the link to the wheel nuts, someone should be along soon to give the link.

Baz.

[101RRS]

I can't find the link to the wheel nuts, someone should be along soon to give the link.

Baz.

Gorilla 68148 $1.29 Chrome Lug Nuts E-T Ultra Tapered Mag Seat 13/16" Hex Head 14mm x 1.50 Thread (http://www.brandsport.com/grla-68148.html)

[walker]

Has anyone had experience with the BB-6 rims?

[Redback]

Here are the other style of X5 rims, I had these on our D4 for 18mths, still have 4 in the shed, have a few scratches on them, OK if you don't care or are going to repaint them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/bazzar/IMG_6027.jpg

Baz.

[walker]

I don't think scratches will matter if they are only for offroad.

Let me know or PM me with a price and I will let him know. I'm trying to talk him out of steel rims but it all comes down to price.

Thanks

[Redback]

I don't think scratches will matter if they are only for offroad.

Let me know or PM me with a price and I will let him know. I'm trying to talk him out of steel rims but it all comes down to price.

Thanks

No worries, the BB-6 rims had issues early on, (cracking)but I believe that has been sorted and they are now good, the newer rims now allow you to use the D4 wheel nuts, there are a few on the forum that use them and are very pleased with them.

As for steel rims, there have been a few guys with cracked steel rims, mostly Dynamic, nothing has been done to fix this I believe.

Baz.

[walker]

Thanks Baz. And what is the largest tyre he can safely fit?

I was thinking 265/70-17 or can you go a bit larger.

[Redback]

Thanks Baz. And what is the largest tyre he can safely fit?

I was thinking 265/70-17 or can you go a bit larger.

Depends on whether he has rear air, there is a mod to move the aircon pipes that cause the issue though, largest and legally is 817mm rolling diameter, 275/70/17, genuine 32s, just sneaks in the 7% mark for NSW, they will rub if you have rear air though, 265/70/17 is fine, which is what most use.

Have a read of this;
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/86757-legality-aftermarket-17-rims-d3.html

Baz.

[dazzasimmo]

no rear air.

just called caterbury wheels, quoted $345ea MUD-TERRAIN T/A KM2
265/70R17 121Q, and some 17" steel wheel @ $120 each. But they didnt know whether it would fit... dont think they knew what a discovery was.

the tyres im getting my head around now, but rims i have no idea as everyone seems so muddled about it

[Redback]

no rear air.

just called caterbury wheels, quoted $345ea MUD-TERRAIN T/A KM2
265/70R17 121Q, and some 17" steel wheel @ $120 each. But they didnt know whether it would fit... dont think they knew what a discovery was.

the tyres im getting my head around now, but rims i have no idea as everyone seems so muddled about it

Firstly, your D4 needs to be the 2.7l and not the 3.0l, also the centre hole needs to be the same as the D4 wheels, 73.? and also the wheel nuts(factory or aftermarket) need to turn a minimum of 8 turns when fitting the wheel to the car, as far as I'm aware, there is only 1 manufacturer that I know of that do an alloy 17" rim for the D3/D4/RRS, that is suitable.

Baz.

[dazzasimmo]

called dynamic (assuming i had the right 'dynamic' - rowville, yeah?) and they dont have anything that fits a D4 (according to them)

[dazzasimmo]

... as far as I'm aware, there is only 1 manufacturer that I know of that do an alloy 17" rim for the D3/D4/RRS, that is suitable.

Baz.

yeah? lay it on me....!

(i have the 2.7)

[Redback]

yeah? lay it on me....!

(i have the 2.7)

Performance wheels, they do the BB-6 and one other JX5?? that is suitable, give Performance a ring, they are very good to deal with and back their product 100%.

Performance Wheels
Address: 60 Kinkaid Avenue
North Plympton SA 5037
Phone: +61 8 8294 9455

Dynamic only do a steel rim for the D4, don't go steel, heavier for a start.

Baz.

[shorty]

I have been looking into 17 inch wheels too and found some interesting things re the weight.

From what I have been able to find out the BB6 alloys are 12.5kg each.

When I contacted Dynamic they told me their 17 inch D3/D4 wheel weighed 14kg each. Unless they have given me the wrong information there doesn't seem to be a major difference in weight which would have to be one of the main benefits in the alloy over steel debate.

There is a fairly major difference though in price so on the info I have I give the vote to the steelies. Look tougher too...

Matt

[chuck]

Adam

You have a photo my silver D3 with 265 70 17 MTZ's.

Never rubbed & you saw some of the terrain it went on

Did have to zip tie front left guard liner closer to the chassis near the brake lines.

Used to catch going in reverse on hard lock.

BB6 rims were specifically designed for D3 early ones cracked but were replaced under warranty.

[chuck]

I have a set of 17" Dynamics on my trailer and they seem much heavier than the OEM alloys.

Got 5 for $100 of eBay many years ago.

[walker]

Thanks Dave, sounds like the Bb6 rims are the best way to go. Especially since the ones that are for sale in the Market place come off a 2.7 D4 so you know they will fit.

Daniel, I have been out on many trips with Chuck (Dave) and his wheels were great, I didn't realise they were BB6. I'm away at the moment but will see if I have some pics on Flickr of his Disco.

[dazzasimmo]

Performance Wheels
Address: 60 Kinkaid Avenue
North Plympton SA 5037
Phone: +61 8 8294 9455

just called. They dont have them. dont make them. not interested in offering any help at all.

[walker]

But they are on their website. That's very strange. If take the one for sale in the market place if I were you. Just have to work out how to get them from Sydney.

[101RRS]

Here they are - top of the page

http://www.performancewheels.com.au/Home/Wheels.asp'theGroup=4&Cat=4WD

[walker]

And yet they say they don't make them. I think you got a dud salesperson.

[TerryO]

Unfortunately Performance Wheels are no more, they are closing the doors soon so no more wheels are being made and they have no D3/4 rims left.