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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 06:58 AM
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I have a 2001 528 with the standard 16" alloy wheels and I am considering going to the 17" sport package wheels. Is thus just an even swap? Has anyone ever done this? I would like to hear what you guys think.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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I'm pretty sure it is, my buddy had a 540 w 16s and he threw 17" schnitzers on it w no problem
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by skelevirus
I'm pretty sure it is, my buddy had a 540 w 16s and he threw 17" schnitzers on it w no problem
Well I guess a 540i has a v8? I am hoping I wont have a problem going 1" larger. Do you know how the speedometer works and if it can be adjusted?
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by dino71
Well I guess a 540i has a v8? I am hoping I wont have a problem going 1" larger. Do you know how the speedometer works and if it can be adjusted?
Ya know I really don't know, I'm sure a member w more facts might be able to help out
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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Everything will be normal.. every e39 has the same wheel radius, when rims are biger tires are smaller.. no problem for you...
for example I had 15" 205/65/15 and now 17" 235/45/17 .. (45 meens 45%of235)

on google you can find wheel size calculator

for example

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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I have 17x8 no prob... SP comes with 17"
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