Original 166M rims
11-04-2007, 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by CoolTones' post='489603' date='Nov 3 2007, 06:14 PM
Hi Mike,
For front, I recall 245/40. It was the fronts that I was concerned about and there for remember the dimensions. For the rear I simply used whatever was provided for the M5 -- I guess when I get home I can check the rear tire dimensions on my M5 and let you know. Again, it was the standard rear tire dimensions provided for the M5.
Check out "My Ride" on my signature below. You'll see some photos of my former 2006 530i with the 166 rims.
This reminds me. I need to post some pix of my new M5.
Cheers,
-Tony
For front, I recall 245/40. It was the fronts that I was concerned about and there for remember the dimensions. For the rear I simply used whatever was provided for the M5 -- I guess when I get home I can check the rear tire dimensions on my M5 and let you know. Again, it was the standard rear tire dimensions provided for the M5.
Check out "My Ride" on my signature below. You'll see some photos of my former 2006 530i with the 166 rims.
This reminds me. I need to post some pix of my new M5.
Cheers,
-Tony
Thanks alot for your message ,kindly when you have time ,please take alook at your tyre size both front and rear(530i),I want abit more thickness so can have smoother ride
I am hoping you have 245/40 front and 285/35 rear,please confirm so i can buy this size tyre and i will go for PS2
i know they recommend 245/35/19 front and 275/30 back but in my thinking this is too thin for riding on non highway roads...and i am not so specific about speedometer...
I owe you one Tony,thanks in advance..
Mike
PS enjoy your M5 super car!
11-04-2007, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Presley348' post='489633' date='Nov 3 2007, 08:30 PM
Yea I boght the BMW OEM 166's and did drop the front tire size down which does work.
Eddie Presley
Eddie Presley
your car is beautiful with OEM 166,what tyre size you use on front and rear? ride quality good?
Thank you
Mike
11-04-2007, 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 5er Sport' post='489387' date='Nov 3 2007, 01:42 PM
No problem at all in fitting these wheels on your car 
Just use the following tire size 245/35/19 in the front and 275/30/19 in the rear.
Just use the following tire size 245/35/19 in the front and 275/30/19 in the rear.I think its all been said, but just to maybe give some peace of mind, I had mine (as above) checked and approved by T?V in Germany. This involves a paper specs evaluation, drive tests with their engineer and putting the car up on a ramp and being inspected underneath as well.
Great choice of rim Etienne
11-04-2007, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeThailand' post='489732' date='Nov 4 2007, 06:57 AM
Hi Tony
Thanks alot for your message ,kindly when you have time ,please take alook at your tyre size both front and rear(530i),I want abit more thickness so can have smoother ride
I am hoping you have 245/40 front and 285/35 rear,please confirm so i can buy this size tyre and i will go for PS2
i know they recommend 245/35/19 front and 275/30 back but in my thinking this is too thin for riding on non highway roads...and i am not so specific about speedometer...
I owe you one Tony,thanks in advance..
Mike
PS enjoy your M5 super car!
Thanks alot for your message ,kindly when you have time ,please take alook at your tyre size both front and rear(530i),I want abit more thickness so can have smoother ride
I am hoping you have 245/40 front and 285/35 rear,please confirm so i can buy this size tyre and i will go for PS2
i know they recommend 245/35/19 front and 275/30 back but in my thinking this is too thin for riding on non highway roads...and i am not so specific about speedometer...
I owe you one Tony,thanks in advance..
Mike
PS enjoy your M5 super car!
Here's the info you needed, and it's what you were hoping!
:Front: 245/40ZR-19
Rear: 285/35ZR-19
I REALLY would recommend the 285's for the rear. It fit my 530i just fine and looks great.
If you haven't already done so, check out "My Ride" for my gallery -- You'll see how it looks!
Cheers,
Tony
11-05-2007, 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by CoolTones' post='489984' date='Nov 4 2007, 08:34 PM
Thanks Mike!
Here's the info you needed, and it's what you were hoping! :
Front: 245/40ZR-19
Rear: 285/35ZR-19
I REALLY would recommend the 285's for the rear. It fit my 530i just fine and looks great.
If you haven't already done so, check out "My Ride" for my gallery -- You'll see how it looks!
Cheers,
Tony
Here's the info you needed, and it's what you were hoping!
:Front: 245/40ZR-19
Rear: 285/35ZR-19
I REALLY would recommend the 285's for the rear. It fit my 530i just fine and looks great.
If you haven't already done so, check out "My Ride" for my gallery -- You'll see how it looks!
Cheers,
Tony
I asked many times on this and other board ,everone was only recommending only 245/35 and 275/30 rear as they say you might have rubbing issue with bigger size tyres,now that it fits perfectly on yours i will go with your spec as i see in ur pictures it looks awesome !
Thank you so much again Tony for all your help
Mike
11-05-2007, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='489478' date='Nov 3 2007, 01:34 PM
Remember that the M5/6 is planned for these wheels, the E60 is not.
So stick to the E60 tire measurements!
They are as said 245/35 19" front and 275/30 19" rear.
But I have read that 285/30 19" in the rear is still OK but that's the max.
Anything wider will give you REAL PROBLEMS!
So stick to the E60 tire measurements!
They are as said 245/35 19" front and 275/30 19" rear.
But I have read that 285/30 19" in the rear is still OK but that's the max.
Anything wider will give you REAL PROBLEMS!
I have 285 30's in the rear with the 166's no problem.
11-05-2007, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by rsyed' post='490188' date='Nov 5 2007, 07:48 AM
Mike,
take care on the width of 285 tires - not all 285 are 285, some are wider than others, and this may cause the rubbing...
take care on the width of 285 tires - not all 285 are 285, some are wider than others, and this may cause the rubbing...
I was thinking Michelin PS2..
Thanks i will be aware of this..
11-05-2007, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Veight' post='490218' date='Nov 5 2007, 09:46 AM
I have 285 30's in the rear with the 166's no problem.
how is the ride quality with 285/30??
Thanks!
Mike
This board is really awesome,i cant get this much info from Thailand as I do here,thanks all
11-05-2007, 06:00 AM
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i can tell you that for example the dunlops are slim tires. on my g/f's golf, she has conti 18" and those are so much wider than her falken 18" winter setup, even she notices and complains... like i said, the width of the tires vary from manufacturer to manufacturer...