04 545i w/ Sport Suspension - Front ride height?
08-29-2014, 10:53 AM
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04 545i w/ Sport Suspension - Front ride height?
So I just bought an 04 545i and it has a sports suspension on it. What size tire options do I have? I have the staggered size 18" rims. I checked the manual and it shows:
Front: 245/40 R 18 93 W
Rear: 275/35 R 18 95 W
The front seems to sit a bit low currently. Hard to see in this pic but its all I have right now. Does the sports suspension sit lower than other models? The front bumper barely clears parking blocks and such. Coming from driving an SUV I have to be sorta careful now. LOL!
Front: 245/40 R 18 93 W
Rear: 275/35 R 18 95 W
The front seems to sit a bit low currently. Hard to see in this pic but its all I have right now. Does the sports suspension sit lower than other models? The front bumper barely clears parking blocks and such. Coming from driving an SUV I have to be sorta careful now. LOL!
09-04-2014, 06:29 PM
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My Ride: Sold: 545i, sport package, cold weather, 6MT
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
I have the same problem. I assumed the guy before me had it lowered, but now I'm thinking that's incorrect since once side is a shade lower than the other. I'm at 107k.
Jay, struts is the likely issue?
Jay, struts is the likely issue?
09-05-2014, 01:49 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
The sport suspension does sit lower for sure. Don't know the actual height. But as mentioned already, you could also have struts influencing it as well.
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