Basketweaves - A Visual Comparison (14" iS, 15" iX, 15" Euro) - Style 5 BBS RS

[Panici]

Hey R3Vers!

Since I have a full set of 14" iS Basketweaves, 15" iX Basketweaves, and now 15" Euroweaves, I decided to take some comparison shots for your benefit.



Some key spots to notice:
-Convex faces on iS and iX vs flat faces on Euro.
-Different lip sizes for each type
-Different shape and depth of centers (normally under the caps)



Specs:

http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/5

14" Basketweave / Style 5 / iS 'weave
Bolt Pattern: 4x100
Width: 6.5"
Diameter: 14"
Offset: ET +30
Weight: 6.35kg
Standard on iS models.
Centercap part number (Standard Light Alloy Colour) : 36132225622


15" iX Basketweave / Style 5 / iX 'weave
Bolt Pattern: 4x100
Width: 7"
Diameter: 15"
Offset: ET +41
Weight: 7.68kg
Standard on iX models.
Centercap part number (Standard Light Alloy Colour) : 36132225376


15" European Market Basketweave / Euroweave / Style 5
Bolt Pattern: 4x100
Width: 7"
Diameter: 15"
Offset: ET +24
Weight: 7.38kg
Not offered on any North American models. Available as special order from BMW.
Centercap part number (Standard Light Alloy Colour) : 36132225376


Glamor shots:





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Left to right, 14" iS, 15" iX, 15" Euro






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iX foreground, Euro background




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14" iS






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15" iX





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15" Euro







EDIT: Some photos with Centercaps installed.


14" Basketweaves:







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15" Euroweaves:

[twiggletwaggle]

Thanks for the pics and info, the difference in lip is much more apparent than I thought before. I'll probably end up with a set of euroweaves for my next wheels.

[Panici]

Thanks for the pics and info, the difference in lip is much more apparent than I thought before. I'll probably end up with a set of euroweaves for my next wheels.

Glad I could help :)

[redsubdivisions]

Very informative. This is sticky worthy, IMO. Too many people get the wheels mixed up. I honestly didn't know the difference until now. +1

[Jake325is]

can you upload those pictures again not using photo bucket? Thanks!

[Panici]

can you upload those pictures again not using photo bucket? Thanks!

Done.
Thankfully I back up all my old pictures!

[Gopher325ix]

Have the iX ones. Is there a coating on these wheels or is it just polished? Any tricks to cleaning them without damaging other than massive elbow grease?

[Panici]

Have the iX ones. Is there a coating on these wheels or is it just polished? Any tricks to cleaning them without damaging other than massive elbow grease?

I believe there is paint & clearcoat on them from the factory. The lips on my euroweaves certainly don't tarnish like raw aluminum wheels.

I've found that a wheel-specific brush can help. I usually just take a microfiber cloth with normal car soap and some sore fingers.

I've tried one of those iron-reactive wheel cleaners on other vehicles with success. Will have to give it a try on my Euroweaves.