E60 Discussion Anything and everything to do with the E60 5 Series. All are welcome!

Wheel size

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 26, 2009 | 01:30 PM
  #1  
chosenone357's Avatar
Thread Starter
Members
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, FL
My Ride: 2006 550i, Premium Package, Navigation, Comfort Access, L7 Sound 2004 FX35, Sports Package, Stillen CAI
Default

Decided to go with 20' M6 replica wheels and need advice on tire size. The guy doing the install advised me to do 245/30/20 for the front. Does anyone have a 20" with 255/30/20? He said it is too aggressive and will rub.

I found the following quote on Miro wheels "The 20mm offset works excellent on the new 5 / 6 / 7 series BMW models. On the 20" x 9" rim I recommend tire size 255/35/20 (10.04x27.03)"
Reply
Old May 26, 2009 | 01:37 PM
  #2  
CWS530's Avatar
Contributors
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 8,998
Likes: 1
From: St. Louis Burbs, USA
My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Default

255 will rub. Don't do it. BMW specs are 245 front, 275 rear.
Reply
Old May 26, 2009 | 01:43 PM
  #3  
chosenone357's Avatar
Thread Starter
Members
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, FL
My Ride: 2006 550i, Premium Package, Navigation, Comfort Access, L7 Sound 2004 FX35, Sports Package, Stillen CAI
Default

Originally Posted by CWS530' post='890819' date='May 26 2009, 05:37 PM
255 will rub. Don't do it. BMW specs are 245 front, 275 rear.

Thanks for the rapid reply!!! Getting the rims on Thrusday and hoping to have them mounted the same day.
Reply
Old May 26, 2009 | 01:57 PM
  #4  
CWS530's Avatar
Contributors
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 8,998
Likes: 1
From: St. Louis Burbs, USA
My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Default

Originally Posted by chosenone357' post='890824' date='May 26 2009, 04:43 PM
Thanks for the rapid reply!!! Getting the rims on Thrusday and hoping to have them mounted the same day.
Post pics so we can see those bad boys.
Reply
Old May 26, 2009 | 02:47 PM
  #5  
chosenone357's Avatar
Thread Starter
Members
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, FL
My Ride: 2006 550i, Premium Package, Navigation, Comfort Access, L7 Sound 2004 FX35, Sports Package, Stillen CAI
Default

Originally Posted by CWS530' post='890843' date='May 26 2009, 05:57 PM
Post pics so we can see those bad boys.

Definitely will...
Reply
Old May 26, 2009 | 06:33 PM
  #6  
bornsg's Avatar
Members
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Default

link for you guys out there....http://www.1010tires.com/?TireSizeCalculator.asp
Reply
Old May 26, 2009 | 06:35 PM
  #7  
lorinzo's Avatar
Senior Members
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 651
Likes: 0
From: Valley Village, CA 91607
Default

Did you go with the 30 series?
What brand of tire?



Originally Posted by chosenone357' post='890812' date='May 26 2009, 02:30 PM
Decided to go with 20' M6 replica wheels and need advice on tire size. The guy doing the install advised me to do 245/30/20 for the front. Does anyone have a 20" with 255/30/20? He said it is too aggressive and will rub.

I found the following quote on Miro wheels "The 20mm offset works excellent on the new 5 / 6 / 7 series BMW models. On the 20" x 9" rim I recommend tire size 255/35/20 (10.04x27.03)"
Reply
Old May 27, 2009 | 06:31 AM
  #8  
chosenone357's Avatar
Thread Starter
Members
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, FL
My Ride: 2006 550i, Premium Package, Navigation, Comfort Access, L7 Sound 2004 FX35, Sports Package, Stillen CAI
Default

@ lorinzo - I am going to go with 35 series on the front. In that case, I can get the Yokohama S-Drive series tires which has pretty good reviews. Based on my search for 30 series tires, it is limited to get matching sets. Going up to 35 series, I get more of a variety. Wheels were said to arrive tomorrow, but looks like the weekend, so have more time to research tires.

@ bornsg - Thanks for the tire link

Originally Posted by lorinzo' post='891100' date='May 26 2009, 10:35 PM
Did you go with the 30 series?
What brand of tire?
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
E60Japanese
E60 Discussion
38
Jan 20, 2025 04:23 PM
riches
Private Member Classifieds
12
Apr 20, 2015 05:08 PM
E60Japanese
E60 Discussion
4
Mar 23, 2015 05:23 PM
new_e60
E60 Discussion
5
Nov 6, 2003 04:35 PM
Litster
Dealer Purchasing & Service Forum
2
Aug 12, 2003 11:41 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:30 PM.