A well-chosen wheel design changes the character of a BMW X5. The tyre profile and ride height determine how that design sits on the car. For the X5 G65 and electric iX5, BaanVelgen brings those choices together through custom-made forged wheels, BAAN Lowering Links for factory air suspension and complete wheel-and-tyre proposals.
Use this guide to decide what you want from your setup, then explore designs and available products in our BMW X5 G65 & iX5 collection.
Start with Your X5
G65 identifies the new BMW X5 generation. BMW also identifies the fully electric iX5 as G65, while the X5 M60e xDrive is an M Performance plug-in hybrid. These names describe different powertrains and specifications: an M60e is not an X5 M, and a shared model family does not make every upgrade interchangeable.
Your exact version, brake package and suspension specification form the basis of the setup. For a car on order, include its specification and expected delivery date; for a car you already own, a photograph is a useful starting point.
Custom Forged Wheels: Choose the Character
BC Forged is our first choice for a personal X5 wheel setup, with a broad choice of spoke designs and finishes. ANRKY and Brixton Forged offer further design directions, alongside selected custom-made options from Vossen and HRE. Start with the look you want, then build the specification around your vehicle.
A clean split-spoke design in silver or titanium gives the X5 an understated appearance. Black creates a stronger contrast with lighter paint, while brushed finishes bring out the shape of the spokes. Monoblock and multi-piece designs offer different visual characters; neither needs an aggressive stance to work well.
Diameter, Tyres and Everyday Use
A larger 23 inch wheel gives more visual emphasis to the design. The tyre profile, road conditions and your comfort priorities belong in that decision too. Tell us whether the car spends most of its time on motorways, city roads or longer family journeys, and whether you need a separate winter setup.
BaanVelgen specifies the package around axle-load requirements, wheel load capacity, brake clearance, tyre load and speed ratings, and the vehicle's approved wheel-and-tyre requirements. The selected ride height is part of that process. A design name or a matching diameter alone does not define the fitment.
Explore wheel designs and X5 setup options.
In Development: BAAN Forged 23-inch Wheels
We are developing a 23-inch forged wheel set for the BMW X5 G65 under our own BAAN Forged name. The project brings our wheel and stance experience into a dedicated X5 design. If this interests you, mention BAAN Forged in your setup enquiry and tell us about your car and preferred finish. Product specifications and release details will follow as development progresses.
BAAN Lowering Links for X5 G65 and iX5
BAAN Air Suspension Lowering Links are available for all BMW X5 G65 and iX5 variants equipped with factory air suspension. The complete front-and-rear set provides adjustment from standard height to approximately 50 mm lower at each axle.
Opposing left-hand and right-hand threads allow adjustment while the links remain installed. Aluminium adjusters, stainless-steel ends, locking nuts and dual retaining clips form the mechanical system, with no coding or electronic lowering module required.
Choose the final ride height around the wheel-and-tyre package and your daily use. The maximum adjustment is not a target for every car. Professional installation and an alignment check at the chosen height help bring the setup together, including tyre clearance and suspension travel. These links are for factory air suspension, not steel-spring suspension.
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Build a Complete Wheel, Tyre and Stance Setup
Decide on the overall appearance before ordering individual parts. That gives the wheel finish, tyre choice and lowering a common direction, whether you install everything together or build the car in stages.
Our Starting Point: An Understated Road Setup
For an air-suspended X5 or iX5 used every day, start with a BC Forged split-spoke design in silver or titanium, road-focused tyres selected for the vehicle and a balanced reduction in wheel gap using BAAN Lowering Links. Match the finish to the paint and exterior trim, and choose the diameter around the balance you want between appearance and comfort.
For the iX5, include your range priorities in the tyre and wheel brief. For either model, regular towing, passengers, luggage and steep parking ramps should inform the proposal.
- Send the vehicle specification. Include the exact model, country, brakes and suspension, plus your budget and timing.
- Choose the design direction. Share preferred wheels, finishes and a photograph or reference for the stance you like.
- Review one itemised proposal. Bring wheels, tyres, relevant mounting hardware, TPMS requirements and lowering into the same quotation, with delivery terms for the selected components.
Exhaust, Intake and Exterior Upgrades
Petrol and Plug-in Hybrid X5
If sound is part of your build, describe the character you want during everyday driving and under acceleration. iPE is our first supplier priority for future X5 exhaust opportunities, with Akrapovič and Capristo also relevant to the supplier review. This is our development direction, not a list of available G65 exhaust systems. Any exhaust quotation is specific to the engine, emissions equipment and registration country.
Intake upgrades follow the exact engine and airbox layout. Eventuri is a brand we follow for this category; an application for another BMW is not presented here as an X5 G65 product.
Diesel X5 and Electric iX5
For a diesel X5, our starting brief centres on wheels, tyre comfort, stance and exterior details. The electric iX5 follows the same chassis and styling route, with its own wheel-and-tyre requirements. Conventional engine intake and exhaust products are not part of the iX5 setup.
Carbon and Exterior Details
Choose exterior details alongside the wheels. A restrained carbon accent and a more pronounced styling package call for different finishes and proportions. Include your factory M Sport or M Performance equipment and any reference images in the enquiry so that the proposal follows your car's bodywork and desired appearance.
BMW X5 G65 & iX5 Upgrade FAQ
Can I use BAAN Lowering Links with the original wheels?
Yes. The links can be used with the original wheels or as part of a custom wheel setup on vehicles with factory air suspension. Set the lowering around the actual tyre clearance and intended use.
Does the €149 lowering-link set include both axles?
Yes. The price includes VAT and covers the complete front-and-rear set. Shipping is calculated at checkout.
Can I keep my existing tyres when ordering custom wheels?
Include their full sizes, load and speed ratings, and condition in your enquiry. Tyre reuse depends on their suitability for the proposed wheels and your exact vehicle.
Can I plan a setup before my car arrives?
Yes. Send the ordered specification and expected delivery date. A planning enquiry starts the discussion; it is not a preorder or a promise of delivery.
Your X5. Your Setup.
Send your model and country, the way you use the car, preferred wheel designs and finish, stance preferences, budget and timing. Add sound preferences for a petrol or plug-in hybrid X5. We can then bring the relevant choices into one proposal.
Request Your X5 or iX5 SetupBrowse the BMW X5 G65 & iX5 collection or email info@baanvelgen.com.
For an earlier generation, visit our BMW X5 G05 collection or BMW X5 M F95 collection.
Model references: BMW X5, BMW iX5 and BMW X5 M60e xDrive. Reviewed 14 November 2026. Model specifications and availability vary by market.
