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Old 11-18-2006, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='357146
I should mentioned that LS460 is an V8 vehicle, so it should have bigger tires. E60 V8 rear tire is 275/40/18 and front is 245/40/18
Not everywhere. European standard spec on ALL E60 is 225/50 17 (except some base versions that come with 225/55 16). And 245/40 18 on M-Sport models. BTW - though I do not have proof, I am ready to bet that there is NO measurable difference in real life performance (i.e. on a road or on a track, not a skid pad) between all of these.

Originally Posted by TwiBlueG35' post='357484' date='Nov 18 2006, 01:15 AM
What does tire size has to do with prestige? [snip]
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Originally Posted by dlevi67' post='357620' date='Nov 18 2006, 09:02 AM
Not everywhere. European standard spec on ALL E60 is 225/45 17 (except some base versions that come with 225/55 16). And 245/40 18 on M-Sport models. BTW - though I do not have proof, I am ready to bet that there is NO measurable difference in real life performance (i.e. on a road or on a track, not a skid pad) between all of these.
Agreed, FWIW some of the fastest times 0-60 and 1/4 mile times I've seen posted on here have come from a 545 without sport on 17" style 116 wheels (which I also happen to think are some of the nicest BMW wheels). I understand there may actually be a slight acceleration advantage to the 17" wheels (due to overall circumference) compared to say the style 124 18"s (which I have on my E60, and which also look nice, but are heavy). Whereas a wider tire undoubtedly helps to provide higher levels of grip close to the limit, I've found slightly narrower tires (say a 225) can actually be much better from a driving standpoint.
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If you can't parallel park, you shouldn't be driving. In NJ you have to demonstrate your ability to parallel park when you take your driving test to get a driver's license.
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Originally Posted by dlevi67' post='357620' date='Nov 18 2006, 05:02 PM
Not everywhere. European standard spec on ALL E60 is 225/45 17 (except some base versions that come with 225/55 16).
Oops my 535d came with 225/50R17.

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Old 11-18-2006, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='357741' date='Nov 18 2006, 10:40 PM
Oops my 535d came with 225/50R17.

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You are right. I can't even copy from the spec sheet anymore. Let me start again: they ALL come with 225/50 17 except base models with 225/55 16 and M-Sport with 245/40 18. I also edited my previous post...
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='357299' date='Nov 17 2006, 08:11 AM
That video is HILARIOUS!
AGREED! I was LOL'ing away while watching them
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Originally Posted by jrsamps' post='357721' date='Nov 18 2006, 05:00 PM
If you can't parallel park, you shouldn't be driving. In NJ you have to demonstrate your ability to parallel park when you take your driving test to get a driver's license.


Imagine the driving tester's surprise when you reach that part of the road exam, and hit a button while the car parks itself.
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i think i saw selfparking on the 7 series. Some one posted the link a while back,
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Originally Posted by amigo525' post='357940' date='Nov 19 2006, 08:50 AM
i think i saw selfparking on the 7 series. Some one posted the link a while back,

It was on an E60, actually.
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='358134' date='Nov 19 2006, 06:08 PM
It was on an E60, actually.
And the video of the E60 is posted above in this thread...
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