New 550i Sport- Tires
01-05-2009, 03:25 PM
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I sold my '03 540I Sport and leased a new 550 with sport package. Space Gray-Black,Comfort access, Logic 7, HD and satalite radio, I-Pod, shades, Nav, cold weather, ect. WHAT A CAR! Local BMW Dealers have been agressive with remaining '08's and I saved a lot of money.
I've been driving BMW's for 28 years and this car is a load of technology.
The low aspect ratio tires are a bent rim waiting to happen- I bought the road hazard warranty. Has anyone here up sized their tires to what is used on the E60 M5? I was told by a local dealer that the hub offset is different on an M5 and front tires won't fit. This car defentally looks "under tired" it could use the next size aspect ratio tires to fill out the wheel wells. I would appreciate your knowledge and comments. Dave H
I sold my '03 540I Sport and leased a new 550 with sport package. Space Gray-Black,Comfort access, Logic 7, HD and satalite radio, I-Pod, shades, Nav, cold weather, ect. WHAT A CAR! Local BMW Dealers have been agressive with remaining '08's and I saved a lot of money.
I've been driving BMW's for 28 years and this car is a load of technology.
The low aspect ratio tires are a bent rim waiting to happen- I bought the road hazard warranty. Has anyone here up sized their tires to what is used on the E60 M5? I was told by a local dealer that the hub offset is different on an M5 and front tires won't fit. This car defentally looks "under tired" it could use the next size aspect ratio tires to fill out the wheel wells. I would appreciate your knowledge and comments. Dave H
01-05-2009, 03:30 PM
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My Ride: 745i Sport package, 21" staggered chrome 128's 255 fr 295 rr, Alpine white... the only color for the e65
wouldnt the next size be smaller side wall>>?? Or are you talking width?
01-05-2009, 03:33 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
Members with 19" wheels, OEM or not will recc 245/35 F and 275/30 R
The 255/35 has been reported to rub on the front. 285/30 in the rear has been reported to be alright, with occasional rubbing...
here's a nice guide
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=54583&hl=
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The 255/35 has been reported to rub on the front. 285/30 in the rear has been reported to be alright, with occasional rubbing...
here's a nice guide
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=54583&hl=
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to the forum
01-05-2009, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kargeek' post='760199' date='Jan 5 2009, 04:47 PM
Stock- 245/40/19 f 275/30/19 r
Anyone tried 245/40 and 275/ 35's?
The variable above is 3.5% diference in rolling diameter.
What are the M5 Tire sizes?
Anyone tried 245/40 and 275/ 35's?
The variable above is 3.5% diference in rolling diameter.
What are the M5 Tire sizes?
upper right search bar is a useful tool also (try searching 245/40/19....)
also realoem.com
from there realoem.com:
M5 tires sizes
255/40/19 F, 285/35/19 R
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='760185' date='Jan 5 2009, 07:33 PM
Members with 19" wheels, OEM or not will recc 245/35 F and 275/30 R
The 255/35 has been reported to rub on the front. 285/30 in the rear has been reported to be alright, with occasional rubbing...
here's a nice guide
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=54583&hl=
and to the forum
The 255/35 has been reported to rub on the front. 285/30 in the rear has been reported to be alright, with occasional rubbing...
here's a nice guide
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=54583&hl=
and
to the forum
01-05-2009, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by kargeek' post='760199' date='Jan 5 2009, 07:47 PM
Stock- 245/40/19 f 275/30/19 r
Anyone tried 245/40 and 275/ 35's?
The variable above is 3.5% diference in rolling diameter.
What are the M5 Tire sizes?
Anyone tried 245/40 and 275/ 35's?
The variable above is 3.5% diference in rolling diameter.
What are the M5 Tire sizes?
I don't think I'd use a 3.5% difference. That's got to trip the DSC at highway speeds.
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