Tire selection
08-18-2009, 08:17 AM
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Front Tire Size: 245/35/19
Rear Tire Size: 275/30/19
Best tires for these rim? These are m5 replica...any special deals? I heard GENERAL EXCLAIMS are great without losing performance I have 2004 525i.
Thanks E60 members!
Rear Tire Size: 275/30/19
Best tires for these rim? These are m5 replica...any special deals? I heard GENERAL EXCLAIMS are great without losing performance I have 2004 525i.
Thanks E60 members!
08-18-2009, 09:45 AM
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My Ride: 2004 (7/04) 545i 6-Spd Manual Metallic Silver Gray with Gray Interior
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For the money get the exclaims
for the looks get the Nitto invos
for the looks get the Nitto invos
08-18-2009, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by leventor' post='980847' date='Aug 18 2009, 01:45 PM
For the money get the exclaims
for the looks get the Nitto invos
for the looks get the Nitto invos
08-18-2009, 10:26 AM
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I have done well with the GEs.
Good wear and performance for 19" tires.
I also wanted to "test" other brands, but with a nice and quiet tire that feels good, no need to test and get burned.
I just got a new 550i, so my old 166s with the GEs are sitting in my garage waiting for their chance to shine again when the 172s get old for a bit. I am happy that I have the GEs on the 166s as the 172s have contis.
Good wear and performance for 19" tires.
I also wanted to "test" other brands, but with a nice and quiet tire that feels good, no need to test and get burned.
I just got a new 550i, so my old 166s with the GEs are sitting in my garage waiting for their chance to shine again when the 172s get old for a bit. I am happy that I have the GEs on the 166s as the 172s have contis.
08-18-2009, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='980894' date='Aug 18 2009, 02:26 PM
I have done well with the GEs.
Good wear and performance for 19" tires.
I also wanted to "test" other brands, but with a nice and quiet tire that feels good, no need to test and get burned.
I just got a new 550i, so my old 166s with the GEs are sitting in my garage waiting for their chance to shine again when the 172s get old for a bit. I am happy that I have the GEs on the 166s as the 172s have contis.
Good wear and performance for 19" tires.
I also wanted to "test" other brands, but with a nice and quiet tire that feels good, no need to test and get burned.
I just got a new 550i, so my old 166s with the GEs are sitting in my garage waiting for their chance to shine again when the 172s get old for a bit. I am happy that I have the GEs on the 166s as the 172s have contis.
08-18-2009, 10:49 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
I have the Pilot Sports but not A/S - I live in SoCal so no snow. I am sure other members have the A/S, the PS are great tires though, quiet and very grippy.
08-18-2009, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='980911' date='Aug 18 2009, 02:49 PM
I have the Pilot Sports but not A/S - I live in SoCal so no snow. I am sure other members have the A/S, the PS are great tires though, quiet and very grippy.
08-18-2009, 10:53 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Originally Posted by futurerx06' post='980918' date='Aug 18 2009, 11:52 AM
Costo membership for A/S pilot is $321 per tires for rear and front...that is included installation!
Good price, go for it, I think they put nitrogen in the tires for free too. Good find.
08-18-2009, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='980919' date='Aug 18 2009, 02:53 PM
Good price, go for it, I think they put nitrogen in the tires for free too. Good find.
08-18-2009, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by futurerx06' post='980922' date='Aug 18 2009, 11:56 AM
for Nitrogen, i can still use my FTM? I wasnt sure if I put on my M5 replica rims and michelin tires, will my FTM on idrive still work with nitrogen air or regular air?
Yes, you can still use the FTM, there is nothing o the rim itself - it's a sensor that measures rotation not actual air pressure and it is not attached to the rim. So yes, you can still use it. Just reset the pressure setting in the iDrive after the install and you'll be good to go. (I have FTM too and had no problems when I got my wheels)