Winter wheels on 550i
#3
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My Ride: Sold: 545i, sport package, cold weather, 6MT
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
Personally, I sought out the Style 116s for my winter wheel setup. They are a little harder to find (they were stock on the non-sport 545s), but they aren't overly expensive.
Good Luck on the search. My only advice would be to stick with 17" wheels and keep the tires at 225 width. The narrower width helps them 'cut' through the snow better than your summer wheels.
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My Ride: Sold: 545i, sport package, cold weather, 6MT
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
The 116's are fairly narrow (8.5" wide I think?). I doubt you can find 19"s that narrow.
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as long as its the correct offset, they should fit fine. it will be a tight fit. 17's were available on non sport packaged 550i's. You're gonna want a +20mm offset. anything higher will not clear the brake calipers.
#8
Thanks for the reply guys, I'm fairly new to all this offset etc... Where would I get this information? I already have the rim... The dealer just gave them to me so now I need tyres to mount on them.... From what you guys are saying it doesn't seem they will fit, or it will be very tight