Thread: BMW X5 Wheel load ratings

Originally Posted by smoov

I don't take advice from random strangers, regardless of their curriculum vitae.

Cheers

Well if you don't take advice from random strangers, why do you come on forums seeking information from random strangers.

Oh - I have the other type of 17" BMW rims for my RRS and while I cannot find a load rating given they vehicle they come off they would have to be similar to my RRS wheels. By the way my standard RRS wheels which are the same as fitted to some D3s do have the load rating cast into them - 940kg.

Garry

Originally Posted by garrycol

Well if you don't take advice from random strangers, why do you come on forums seeking information from random strangers.

Garry

Because I've been previously reading for the last twelve months of who is writing what, and how it correlates with Land Rovers.

Easier to see who is talking **** or not.

FWIW - I didn't take offence; merely saw it as a "second opinion" request, which is totally acceptable; the beauty if these forums is that there is a collective wisdom, some from technical some from practical application. We shouldn't discourage this sharing I think; end of the day - it's your decision. :-)

I'd prefer not to know a load rating unless its as high as the LR rims because the X5 rims on my D4 have done a good job for the last 100K and I've squeezed them onto my van's HD hubs too.

I was in a tyre shop the other day & purchased some second hand Landrover rims & tyres.

There were some genuine second hand 20" Stormers I was interested in however their load rating was not correct for a D4.

The interesting thing was I could have bought Chinese copies that had a far higher load rating stamped into them, this would have fulfilled my legal duty however it was pretty obvious that they are not as well made as the genuine rims.

I found the link below from an Italian aftermarket wheel manufacturer. The page highlighted shows where rim markings may also be found, that is on the rim perimeter, often the visible side. In Japan, apparently that is where the authorities like to see at least some of the markings.

It also appears that the markings will only be found on what might be called quality rims that would be marked into the EU or Japan as both have marking requirements, and apparently enforce them. I guess that is why any OEM Land Rover rim without at least some markings would surprise me. As to kg load rating, there is the thought that without a load rating, the rim is deemed good for some minimum number.

What this really means is that here in North America, as long as it is near round, a wheel can be legally sold with no markings at all, or to accommodate all manufacturers and retailers, misleading markings.

As to if the wheels can be safely or legally mounted on a vehicle, that is between the vehicle owner, his insurance company and any governing authority, (if there is one), usually after the accident.

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Originally Posted by bbyer

As to if the wheels can be safely or legally mounted on a vehicle, that is between the vehicle owner, his insurance company and any governing authority, (if there is one), usually after the accident.

Absolutely correct. Here in Aus the insurance companies will do their best to find any way to deny a claim. If ANY mod renders the vehicle illegal, the insurance company will do their best to deny, and there's a good chance that any TAC or CTP insurance will be declined as well. Heaven help someone who hurts or kills a person and then has TAC/CTP denied, as well as insurance and third party liability, hope they have deep pockets for a long time as they will be personally liable for any costs arising for the injured party/ies.

This is not "cyber bullying or scaremongering" BTW, just unfortunate facts in this litigious crazy world we live.

This may help with load rating, not the same rim but gives you an idea.

BMW x5 staggered 19" alloys with good michelin diamaris load rated tyres - VW T4 Forum - VW T5 Forum