[BimmerViews]

Hi everyone, what’s a good brand for aftermarket wheels that is available in canada

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by BimmerViews

Hi everyone, what’s a good brand for aftermarket wheels that is available in canada

How much are you willing to spend, and how “good” do you expect the wheels to be? Do you want cast, flow formed, or forged? Do you just want to change the look, or do you want something that is stronger than OEM?

There’s lots of aftermarket wheels out there, but different levels of quality that would still be good enough for some, but poor for others.

[BimmerViews]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

How much are you willing to spend, and how “good” do you expect the wheels to be? Do you want cast, flow formed, or forged? Do you just want to change the look, or do you want something that is stronger than OEM?

There’s lots of aftermarket wheels out there, but different levels of quality that would still be good enough for some, but poor for others.

I’m looking to just change the look from the OEM ones. Looking for 20 inch wheels. Good quality that won’t bend easy and good for city driving. What do you recommend

[hawaiiguy]

Originally Posted by BimmerViews

I’m looking to just change the look from the OEM ones. Looking for 20 inch wheels. Good quality that won’t bend easy and good for city driving. What do you recommend

go to tirerack.com and look at all the 20" rims they offer for the x1 28i. they include reviews by consumers, ratings, etc. Forged are usually the lightest and most expensive --- really not necessary but it is up to each individual.

[BimmerViews]

Anyone notice any difference with ride quality on 20” vs 18 or 19”

[markronnie]

In other threads pertaining to the M35 ride several mentioned experiencing a harsh & bouncy ride with the larger diameter wheel/tire set

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by BimmerViews

I’m looking to just change the look from the OEM ones. Looking for 20 inch wheels. Good quality that won’t bend easy and good for city driving. What do you recommend

What’s your budget? A good forged set of Volks Racing wheels will set you back about $3,800 US before tires and mounting. You can find cast wheels from an off brand for less than $2,000.

BBS, Rays Engineering, Enkei, Work, are all well known premium brands that offer multiple pricing options.

In general, forged wheels will be stronger while reducing unsprung weight, but will cost significantly more than a similar sized cast wheel.

For me personally I only buy wheels of reputable quality and preferably forged. But it depends on your budget, so without knowing how much you want to spend, it’s impossible to narrow down recommendations as there are literally hundreds of wheels that will fit the X1.

[BimmerViews]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

What’s your budget? A good forged set of Volks Racing wheels will set you back about $3,800 US before tires and mounting. You can find cast wheels from an off brand for less than $2,000.

BBS, Rays Engineering, Enkei, Work, are all well known premium brands that offer multiple pricing options.

In general, forged wheels will be stronger while reducing unsprung weight, but will cost significantly more than a similar sized cast wheel.

For me personally I only buy wheels of reputable quality and preferably forged. But it depends on your budget, so without knowing how much you want to spend, it’s impossible to narrow down recommendations as there are literally hundreds of wheels that will fit the X1.

What wheels do you have now? And are you on 18’19 or 20’

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by BimmerViews

What wheels do you have now? And are you on 18’19 or 20’

You can click on my user name and view my previous posts for photos.
I have 19” BBS RGR wheels. My car originally came with 18” M Sport wheels, and I haven’t noticed a negative change in ride quality after going 1” larger.

[BimmerViews]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

You can click on my user name and view my previous posts for photos.
I have 19” BBS RGR wheels. My car originally came with 18” M Sport wheels, and I haven’t noticed a negative change in ride quality after going 1” larger.

Those are awesome. Any particular reason you didn’t go to 20”

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by BimmerViews

Those are awesome. Any particular reason you didn’t go to 20”

Roads here are terrible, decreased sidewalk height offers less protection from curbs, tire costs get much higher, and I bought the wheels used and had them refinished at a significantly lower cost than if I had bought them new (though they are discontinued on this specific offset).