View Poll Results: $1000 w/brand new tires, should I buy or not?
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11-13-2009, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='1054259' date='Nov 13 2009, 03:35 PM
oem are not forged, but the replicas look bad and not as concave.
nummicars, good link to show the difference, I was going to post that one as well, OP: glad you can see the diiference, the concavity definitely makes a world of difference...
11-14-2009, 07:08 PM
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I was checking out craigslist and saw this local post so I was considering it.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...463889692.html
But after these overwhelming comments I didn't even go see the wheels. Even if the wheels look fine, there's the risk of vibration. Unless it's an unbelievable deal then it's not worth it
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...463889692.html
But after these overwhelming comments I didn't even go see the wheels. Even if the wheels look fine, there's the risk of vibration. Unless it's an unbelievable deal then it's not worth it
11-14-2009, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by LeuS' post='1054978' date='Nov 15 2009, 05:08 PM
I was checking out craigslist and saw this local post so I was considering it.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...463889692.html
But after these overwhelming comments I didn't even go see the wheels. Even if the wheels look fine, there's the risk of vibration. Unless it's an unbelievable deal then it's not worth it
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...463889692.html
But after these overwhelming comments I didn't even go see the wheels. Even if the wheels look fine, there's the risk of vibration. Unless it's an unbelievable deal then it's not worth it
Went to the track this weekend and eveyone was looking at the car - looks great especially from the quarter / three quarter view where you can see the depth of the concavity in the wheels and the effect of the M6 offset on the stance. More pics can be seen in my DIY MTech kit thread on here if you need more convincing....
11-30-2009, 07:05 AM
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My Ride: Black 2006 BMW 530i with sport and prem package, staggered 124 wheels, 50% tint, AC Schnitzer aluminum pedals, black interior w/ alum trim set, M style body kit and sound upgrade: Alpine PDX-5, PXE-H660, sub, MBQuart speakers.
Does anybody know if original M5 wheels (came off an M5, 245s front and 285s rear) fit a '06 530i? I'm wondering if the offset, etc for the two cars is the same.... i think so, but wanted to confirm......!
11-30-2009, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by LeuS' post='1064966' date='Nov 30 2009, 06:05 PM
Does anybody know if original M5 wheels (came off an M5, 245s front and 285s rear) fit a '06 530i? I'm wondering if the offset, etc for the two cars is the same.... i think so, but wanted to confirm......!
11-30-2009, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='1064984' date='Nov 30 2009, 11:51 AM
The wheels will work, but not with the M5 tyres. Correct tyre sizes would be F: 245/35 R19 & R:275/30 R19
the ones i'm looking at are Front 255/40ZR19 and Rear 285/35ZR19
wouldn't they just stick out a little bit?
11-30-2009, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by LeuS' post='1065048' date='Nov 30 2009, 08:55 PM
Why would the M5 tires not fit?
the ones i'm looking at are Front 255/40ZR19 and Rear 285/35ZR19
wouldn't they just stick out a little bit?
the ones i'm looking at are Front 255/40ZR19 and Rear 285/35ZR19
wouldn't they just stick out a little bit?
Overall diameters:
Front tyres:
- M5 255/40 R19 = 27.03 in / 686.56 mm
- non-M5 245/35 R19 = 25.75 in / 654.05 mm
Rear tyres:
- M5 285/35 R19 =26.85 in / 681.99 mm
- non-M5 275/30 R19 = 25.49 in / 647.44 mm
11-30-2009, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='1065051' date='Nov 30 2009, 02:02 PM
No, they would rub your fenders. M5 has 10mm wider front fenders and rear fenders are rolled.
Overall diameters:
Front tyres:
- M5 255/40 R19 = 27.03 in / 686.56 mm
- non-M5 245/35 R19 = 25.75 in / 654.05 mm
Rear tyres:
- M5 285/35 R19 =26.85 in / 681.99 mm
- non-M5 275/30 R19 = 25.49 in / 647.44 mm
Overall diameters:
Front tyres:
- M5 255/40 R19 = 27.03 in / 686.56 mm
- non-M5 245/35 R19 = 25.75 in / 654.05 mm
Rear tyres:
- M5 285/35 R19 =26.85 in / 681.99 mm
- non-M5 275/30 R19 = 25.49 in / 647.44 mm
I see, so you not only can't go wider but must compensate the bigger wheels with lower profile tires.
Damn, I was hoping to get away with the higher profile for smoother ride...