Snow tires for LCI 2008 550i mit Sportpaket
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I am presuming I can run 17" wheels without a brake clearance problem or other fitment issue on the 2008 550i mit Sportpaket but just wanted to check before I have 17" Blizzaks dispatched.
I know that 17" would be ok on the pre LCI but I am not sure if anything (such as brake size) has changed. The engineer at Bridgestone wasn?t sure either so I thought my friends here would be the best source.
I know that 17" would be ok on the pre LCI but I am not sure if anything (such as brake size) has changed. The engineer at Bridgestone wasn?t sure either so I thought my friends here would be the best source.
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='461494' date='Aug 22 2007, 06:31 PM
I am presuming I can run 17" wheels without a brake clearance problem or other fitment issue on the 2008 550i mit Sportpaket but just wanted to check before I have 17" Blizzaks dispatched.
I know that 17" would be ok on the pre LCI but I am not sure if anything (such as brake size) has changed. The engineer at Bridgestone wasn?t sure either so I thought my friends here would be the best source.
I know that 17" would be ok on the pre LCI but I am not sure if anything (such as brake size) has changed. The engineer at Bridgestone wasn?t sure either so I thought my friends here would be the best source.
Brakes:
Front - diameter 13.7 in
Rear - diameter 13.6 in
Front - diameter 13.7 in
Rear - diameter 13.6 in
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Originally Posted by ObD' post='461521' date='Aug 22 2007, 08:29 PM
No difference between SP and non-SP brakes unlike the 3 series. Base 550i tire is 225/50/17. Base wheel offset is 20.
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I've always relied on the Tire Rack's website to tell me what fits and what doesn't fit. Either they haven't had a chance to test to see what fits the 550i sport or there's some issue that makes it difficult for them to recommend a different wheel size at this time. My bet is the former, not the latter since they're not recommending anything but 19" tires right now (no wheels of any size available.)
In the winter wheel and tire package section of the site, it says:
"Due to the unique technical aspects of this application, we can only accept orders for Winter Tire & Wheel Packages for your 2008 BMW 550i Sedan Sport Package over the phone. Please call 888-541-1777 to speak with one of our sales specialists. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
I'm inclined to agree that the brake clearance hasn't changed but it can't hurt to give them a call and see what they say -- they're great to deal with and will tell you everything they know without any pressure to buy anything...
In the winter wheel and tire package section of the site, it says:
"Due to the unique technical aspects of this application, we can only accept orders for Winter Tire & Wheel Packages for your 2008 BMW 550i Sedan Sport Package over the phone. Please call 888-541-1777 to speak with one of our sales specialists. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
I'm inclined to agree that the brake clearance hasn't changed but it can't hurt to give them a call and see what they say -- they're great to deal with and will tell you everything they know without any pressure to buy anything...
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='461538' date='Aug 22 2007, 09:59 PM
I've always relied on the Tire Rack's website to tell me what fits and what doesn't fit. Either they haven't had a chance to test to see what fits the 550i sport or there's some issue that makes it difficult for them to recommend a different wheel size at this time. My bet is the former, not the latter since they're not recommending anything but 19" tires right now (no wheels of any size available.)
In the winter wheel and tire package section of the site, it says:
"Due to the unique technical aspects of this application, we can only accept orders for Winter Tire & Wheel Packages for your 2008 BMW 550i Sedan Sport Package over the phone. Please call 888-541-1777 to speak with one of our sales specialists. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
I'm inclined to agree that the brake clearance hasn't changed but it can't hurt to give them a call and see what they say -- they're great to deal with and will tell you everything they know without any pressure to buy anything...
In the winter wheel and tire package section of the site, it says:
"Due to the unique technical aspects of this application, we can only accept orders for Winter Tire & Wheel Packages for your 2008 BMW 550i Sedan Sport Package over the phone. Please call 888-541-1777 to speak with one of our sales specialists. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
I'm inclined to agree that the brake clearance hasn't changed but it can't hurt to give them a call and see what they say -- they're great to deal with and will tell you everything they know without any pressure to buy anything...
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I see.
I figured Tire Rack was behind since they offered nothing at all except tires that are OEM size. It's likely that the 17" wheels will work but be sure to let us know when you find out something concrete. I planned on putting my winter 17's on that are left over from my 2004 car...
I figured Tire Rack was behind since they offered nothing at all except tires that are OEM size. It's likely that the 17" wheels will work but be sure to let us know when you find out something concrete. I planned on putting my winter 17's on that are left over from my 2004 car...
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='461557' date='Aug 22 2007, 10:57 PM
I see.
I figured Tire Rack was behind since they offered nothing at all except tires that are OEM size. It's likely that the 17" wheels will work but be sure to let us know when you find out something concrete. I planned on putting my winter 17's on that are left over from my 2004 car...
I figured Tire Rack was behind since they offered nothing at all except tires that are OEM size. It's likely that the 17" wheels will work but be sure to let us know when you find out something concrete. I planned on putting my winter 17's on that are left over from my 2004 car...
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In talking to the product mgr. at Bridgestone - and taking into consideration the typical New York winter climate - we discussed the possibility of having me run Potentza 960AS tires on the car during the winter instead of winter tires.
We get very little snow and temperatures don't really spend much time below -4? C on average.
We get very little snow and temperatures don't really spend much time below -4? C on average.