255s on Front of 545i

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03-16-2010, 05:13 PM

gleckie

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Hello, found a great deal some Pilot Sport A/S but the fronts are a 255/40-18. Will these work instead of the factory 245/40-18s? Thanks.

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03-16-2010, 06:15 PM

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My Ride: 2004 525i Executive

i have 255s 20 inch rims with an addition 20mm spacers and koni springs. and it fits! no rub.

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03-16-2010, 11:58 PM

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My Ride: 2008 550i Sport (6-speed)

If you go with 255's up front, you may need to lower the profile to 35 in order to keep the same diameter of the wheel/tire.

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03-17-2010, 08:17 AM

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My Ride: Current- 2011 550XI, (The White Knight), M Sport Package, Comfort/PP2/etc; 2009 MB GL450 SUV, Arctic White Past rides- 2008 BMW 550I, 2007 BMW 550I (RIP 8/20/10); 2004 545I, 2007 335 Cabrio, 2006 X3, 2003 330CI, 1999 M3 Cabrio, 1998 328IS Coupe

I am running 255/40/18 snows on my 550 and no problems.