2014 650xi Launch control and square vs staggered

[thenewrick]

Howdy,

I'm looking at joining the club soon and had a couple newbie questions.

Was looking at getting light weight wheels and Michelin pilot super sports. Car is coming with 19 inch style 351 wheels. Were these square wheels/tires from the factory?

I'm looking at getting a set of Advanti Hy Hybris:

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...e+02%2F28%2F14

Should I be going 19x8.5 all around and same tire size all around?

I just want a good all around ride. No racing or snow.

Should I be concerned about the offset or backspacing on these?

Also, does this car come with launch control or is it that for RWD only?

Thanks!

[Walt White Coupe]

Car is coming with 19 inch style 351 wheels. Were these square wheels/tires from the factory?

I know that in 2013 the wheels came in either square or staggered configuration depending on the order. The main advantage of "Square" is that you can rotate the tires to keep them all pretty much the same diameter as they wear. That's important if the car is AWD.

The door jam sticker will tell you if they are square or staggered on the car you are looking at.

[thenewrick]

I guess I'm just not sure what the offset and backspacing would be best for a square setup. I imagine the same all around but not sure.

[Walt White Coupe]

Here are the specs for the staggered set. The square set is just 4 front wheels.

351M Style Wheels:

Front alloy wheels: 19x8.5" ET33 (71414)
Wheel part number: BMW 36117842652

Rear alloy wheels: 19x9" ET44 (71418)
Wheel part number: BMW 36117842653

[thenewrick]

I was actually looking through the order guide today and it seems like it was optional to get a square setup, or a staggered. The ordering guide is very confusing.

It also says ordering extended leather cancels merino or something to that nature.

Any idea if these seats are merino champagne or some type of nappa?

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...8377/overview/

"EXCL.LED.NAP.ERW.ELFENBEINW.ELFEN (NAEX)" is what the vin decoder pulled up. It translated to me as Food and Frost, lol.

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by thenewrick

Howdy,

I'm looking at joining the club soon and had a couple newbie questions.

Was looking at getting light weight wheels and Michelin pilot super sports. Car is coming with 19 inch style 351 wheels. Were these square wheels/tires from the factory?

I'm looking at getting a set of Advanti Hy Hybris:

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...e+02%2F28%2F14

Should I be going 19x8.5 all around and same tire size all around?

I just want a good all around ride. No racing or snow.

Should I be concerned about the offset or backspacing on these?

Also, does this car come with launch control or is it that for RWD only?

Thanks!

19x8.5 with 35 mm offset works for all wheels but why? The beauty of 650 is the mix tires. Trust me my first F13 650i (2012 model) had square wheels and was not looking great

[Walt White Coupe]

2013 with square setup. Looks pretty good to me. If the wheels were "square" I'd agree with you.
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[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by Walt White Coupe

2013 with square setup. Looks pretty good to me. If the wheels were "square" I'd agree with you.
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So if it's the case, basd on the info you mentioned in this thread, you can set up 4 wheels with the exact part number of fromt wheels (19x8.5 ET 33)

[Walt White Coupe]

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

So if it's the case, based on the info you mentioned in this thread, you can set up 4 wheels with the exact part number of front wheels (19x8.5 ET 33)

That's what a factory "square" setup is. 4 front wheels.

Part #BMW 36117842652

Check out link under "Fitment":

http://www.hubcaphaven.com/p/9052/al...zsZxoC9fbw_wcB

Product Specifications:
Product ID: ALY71414
Product: Wheel/Rim
>Fitment: Front or Rear<
Material: Aluminum
Style: 5 Double Spoke
Finish: Powder Coat Silver
Size: 19x8.5
Lugs: 5
Bolt Pattern: 120mm
Offset: 33mm
Option Code: Style 351
OE Part Number: 36117842652