166 Wheels on an MY07 550i
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I know this has probably been asked before but...
I am planning on purchasing some 166 wheels and Im wondering what the largest tires I can use without problems with rubbing on a 550 isetc.
I know these wheels when used on an M5 use 255 40 19's on the front 8.5 inch wheels and 285 35 19's on the rear 9.5 inch wheels.
But I think that is too much tire for the 550. If I look at the 2008 dealer brochure for the 550 with the 19 inch wheels (172 style) they use 245 35's in the front and 275 30's on the rear.
Is that the maximum size tire I should use?
Im planning on buying Goodyear F1 GS D3 tires.
Also will I have an issue with offsets? Do I need shims.
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I am planning on purchasing some 166 wheels and Im wondering what the largest tires I can use without problems with rubbing on a 550 isetc.
I know these wheels when used on an M5 use 255 40 19's on the front 8.5 inch wheels and 285 35 19's on the rear 9.5 inch wheels.
But I think that is too much tire for the 550. If I look at the 2008 dealer brochure for the 550 with the 19 inch wheels (172 style) they use 245 35's in the front and 275 30's on the rear.
Is that the maximum size tire I should use?
Im planning on buying Goodyear F1 GS D3 tires.
Also will I have an issue with offsets? Do I need shims.
Helppppp!!!
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285/30/19 is possible with the rear. For the front stay with 245/35/19. Spacers are purely cosmetic. If you don't want to use spacers ask the seller if they can get OEM 166 rear wheels (19x9.5) with offset of 17 instead of the standard 28.
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='420433' date='May 2 2007, 06:11 PM
285/30/19 is possible with the rear. For the front stay with 245/35/19. Spacers are purely cosmetic. If you don't want to use spacers ask the seller if they can get OEM 166 rear wheels (19x9.5) with offset of 17 instead of the standard 28.
Thanks, Unfortunately the 285/30's arent available in the goodyear F1 GS D3.
I know this is the tire size M5's come with why does BMW use a smaller 19 on the 08 550?
Are they just being conservative?
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285's are possible for the rear tires, but 275's are gonna be a safer bet without having to worry about rubbing under full load. 245's for the front.
Most all of the guys on this board will recommend 275's in the rear, 245's up front.
Most all of the guys on this board will recommend 275's in the rear, 245's up front.
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Added the 166's about 2 months ago and went with the 275/30's in the rear.
Go with the PS2's, I had the Goodyear's on my E39 M5 - the Michelins are a much better tire!
check out the link: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=39303
Go with the PS2's, I had the Goodyear's on my E39 M5 - the Michelins are a much better tire!
check out the link: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=39303
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='420433' date='May 2 2007, 06:11 PM
285/30/19 is possible with the rear. For the front stay with 245/35/19. Spacers are purely cosmetic. If you don't want to use spacers ask the seller if they can get OEM 166 rear wheels (19x9.5) with offset of 17 instead of the standard 28.
What will the 17 offset get me? Will it push the tire farther out to the fender or move it more in? Im guessing more in but isn't 11 MM alot of difference?
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Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
17mm offset with the 166 rear wheels get you a wider stance without the use of spacers. I have the 166 wheels with offset of 28mm. I used 12mm spacers to push my 166 rear wheels outward. Thus my offset is now 16mm riding on 275/30/19 tires.
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='420654' date='May 3 2007, 10:20 AM
17mm offset with the 167 rear wheels get you a wider stance without the use of spacers. I have the 166 wheels with offset of 28mm. I used 12mm spacers to push my 166 rear wheels outward. Thus my offset is now 16mm riding on 275/30/19 tires.
Did you mean 166 in your first sentence. So 166 original wheels come with two offset sizes? Good to know...
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Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
You're right. I made the change to post #8. OEM 166 wheels can be purchase with a rear offset of 17mm.