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Jul 22, 2008 | 06:46 PM

Jason Weaver

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Guys and gals, Can I get your opinion on a tire size for an E60? Looking to replace the tires on my 2004 BMW 525i. We put a set of Beyern Mesh 18 x 8's on the car with 235/40/18's previously. Looking to replace the tires with either a 45 or 50 series. (same width)

Question being is there enough wheel well clearance to go with the 50's without any rubbing? Just looking for optimal comfort and lowest possible road noise (this is a daily driver for the wife)

Secondly, any reccomendations on a quiet middle of the road tire....not looking to spend the $$ for Michelins but not going for a no name either...

Thanks in advance for any thoughts / opinions.

Jul 22, 2008 | 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Weaver' post='630356' date='Jul 22 2008, 07:46 PM

Guys and gals, Can I get your opinion on a tire size for an E60? Looking to replace the tires on my 2004 BMW 525i. We put a set of Beyern Mesh 18 x 8's on the car with 235/40/18's previously. Looking to replace the tires with either a 45 or 50 series. (same width)

Question being is there enough wheel well clearance to go with the 50's without any rubbing? Just looking for optimal comfort and lowest possible road noise (this is a daily driver for the wife)

Secondly, any recommendations on a quiet middle of the road tire....not looking to spend the $$ for Michelin's but not going for a no name either...

Thanks in advance for any thoughts / opinions.

I opted for Dunlop Direzza's and they are VERY inexpensive, have an aggressive tread pattern and have been wonderful tires all around!!

I think you would be quite pleased with them, I know I am!

Jul 23, 2008 | 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason Weaver' post='630356' date='Jul 23 2008, 05:46 AM

You should only replace them with 245/40 18" (non RF). An other option is 225/45 18" but that's not recommendable.

MS tires roll softer and are more quiet, but the absolutely best option is a set of non-RF Michelin PS2's 245/40.

You are not getting cheap on you wife, are you???