166 vs 167 opinion
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I bought the 166 rims, and then bought m5 spec avon a/s tires on tire rack. They do rub but only up front, and only on turn in. Like if I'm pulling into a parking lot with a good bit of lock on the wheel, the right front esp, will rub into the front wheelwell, I never seem to notice it on the left side which has me wondering if I've got some parts mis-aligned up front.
I've read on this board that it's known m5 size tires w/166 will rub the e60. so I'll be in the market for new tires myself soon.
I've read on this board that it's known m5 size tires w/166 will rub the e60. so I'll be in the market for new tires myself soon.
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Originally Posted by Tiago' post='484533' date='Oct 22 2007, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by jaxen112' post='484567' date='Oct 22 2007, 05:14 PM
I've read on this board that it's known m5 size tires w/166 will rub the e60. so I'll be in the market for new tires myself soon.
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Originally Posted by Tiago' post='484911' date='Oct 23 2007, 04:49 AM
It will rub only by the tire sizes. M5 use a higher tire diameter (27" vs 25,7"). Every M5/M6 wheel will fit without any problem on a E60 with the tire sizes for our car. And the M5 wheels need spacers for the rear. I'm only talking about OEM wheels. There are a bunch of replicas with different sizes, width and et.
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Originally Posted by Heelsonwheels' post='484968' date='Oct 23 2007, 01:40 PM
so which tire sizes won't rub? upgrading to 167 19's from the oem 18's.
OEM 19" tire sizes for the E60 M5: 255/40-19 for the front and 285/35-19 for the rear.
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Originally Posted by Tiago' post='485005' date='Oct 23 2007, 10:40 AM
OEM 19" tire sizes for the E60 (non M5): 245/35-19 for the front and 275/30-19 for the rear. Check www.tirerack.com for different options of tire and wheel sizes.
OEM 19" tire sizes for the E60 M5: 255/40-19 for the front and 285/35-19 for the rear.
OEM 19" tire sizes for the E60 M5: 255/40-19 for the front and 285/35-19 for the rear.
I may use the stock M5 sizes just not to deal with any potential rubbing issues.
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Originally Posted by Heelsonwheels' post='485039' date='Oct 23 2007, 05:32 PM
That does help...thanks.
I may use the stock M5 sizes just not to deal with any potential rubbing issues.
I may use the stock M5 sizes just not to deal with any potential rubbing issues.
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Originally Posted by Tiago' post='485187' date='Oct 23 2007, 05:42 PM
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OEM 19" tire sizes for the E60 M5: 255/40-19 for the front and 285/35-19 for the rear.
I assume you are referring to an '08 E60 550 for the first tire size setup, correct?
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Originally Posted by Heelsonwheels' post='485897' date='Oct 25 2007, 12:33 PM
OEM 19" tire sizes for the E60 (non M5): 245/35-19 for the front and 275/30-19 for the rear. Check www.tirerack.com for different options of tire and wheel sizes.
OEM 19" tire sizes for the E60 M5: 255/40-19 for the front and 285/35-19 for the rear.
I assume you are referring to an '08 E60 550 for the first tire size setup, correct?
OEM 19" tire sizes for the E60 M5: 255/40-19 for the front and 285/35-19 for the rear.
I assume you are referring to an '08 E60 550 for the first tire size setup, correct?
The 255/40-19 and 285/35-19 will only fit on the M5.
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Originally Posted by Tiago' post='486316' date='Oct 26 2007, 03:15 AM
The 245/35-19 and 275/30-19 is a option on the E60 since this model came out. This size with the oem M5/M6 wheels will fit without any problem on any regular E60 (from 04 E60 520 to 08 E60 550).
The 255/40-19 and 285/35-19 will only fit on the M5.
The 255/40-19 and 285/35-19 will only fit on the M5.