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10-15-2009, 04:02 AM
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I have just bought a set of used oem 19"alloys (172s). so now i ll be changing my mv135 18" which had run flat tyres with these new wheels. so what i wanna know is that which spare wheel should i get, as most of you would know that 172s come with wider rears so should i get a wider spare wheel or normal front wheel plus i need some info about the tyres as well as the 172s i have bought are without tyres so i ll have to buy new tyres and dont wanna splash out much so please advise me on good cheap tyres or any suggestion about used tyre. as always your help is highly appreciated.
10-15-2009, 04:06 AM
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For the spare, get the regular "doughnut" and don't bother with the full-size spare. If you REALLY want to, get the narrower (front) one - just for practical reasons - cheaper tire.
As for a good tire, Hankook Ventus V12 is considered to be the best summer tire.
As for a good tire, Hankook Ventus V12 is considered to be the best summer tire.
10-15-2009, 11:03 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530d M Sport Automatic, Le Mans Edition.Le Mans Blue Individual Paint Special, Syrah Blue Individual Leather, Piano Black Individual Interior Trim, Front seat heating,M Double Spoke 172 19
Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='1032978' date='Oct 15 2009, 08:06 AM
For the spare, get the regular "doughnut" and don't bother with the full-size spare. If you REALLY want to, get the narrower (front) one - just for practical reasons - cheaper tire.
As for a good tire, Hankook Ventus V12 is considered to be the best summer tire.
As for a good tire, Hankook Ventus V12 is considered to be the best summer tire.
10-15-2009, 12:14 PM
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My Ride: 2006 520d - 19" 172s- Remapped - LCI taillights V6 cables - LCI xenon headlights - Denison 500 with BTA1500 - led interior lights - OEM led number plate lights
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I done exactly the same swap as you not too long ago. I got Falkens on my 172s and am very happy with them. I also got the space saver wheel from the dealer for ?150. It also comes with the jack and other bits.
10-15-2009, 12:52 PM
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thanks jas. thats what i was thinking to go for falken as a lot of e60 owners in the US use them as well. any specific falken jas or anyone and what sort of weather for ?
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