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Originally Posted by AGS
The main reason I was able to get in contact with the BMW exec to get the recall update I posted was because my CA had asked BMW NA to confirm if my OEM E63 M6 wheels winter setup will work on the F10. Part of my follow up call on Monday will be with the engineer on this topic. Will let you know if this is an option once I confirm, but so far all the measurements seem to suggest it will work. May just need to add spacers so the spokes clear the calipers.
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Originally Posted by AGS
Unfortunately the response I got yesterday from BMW NA was to have my dealer test fit the wheel.
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Well, I picked up my car Friday so was able to test the E63 M6 wheels over the weekend. They did not fit - the brake caliper on the F10 is just so damn big!! The internal diameter of the E63 wheel is 18.5 inches at the back of the wheel, but as you move inwards towards the spokes the barrel tightens up over an inch. Theoretically they might work with 15 or 20 millimeter spacers, but I'm not comfortable with spacers that big and the wheels would stick out pretty far from the fenders and look rediculous.
Given the size of the brake calipers, I just played it safe and ordered a set of the BMW OEM winter wheel style 408 this morning.
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Originally Posted by ucla95
Shouldn't any 19" wheel fit??
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No, the size of the brake calipers really limits your options.
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