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Old 08-07-2009, 07:54 AM
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Well guys I will be doing some exterior modifications very soon so I was wondering what wheel size works best for the E60 based on your experiences. I currently have a 04 545i SMG Sport and want a wheel size that won't cause me to rub everywhere yet want something that will fill the wheel wells. I'm really torn right now because I'm thinking 20" Miro 935s or the 19" VMR VB3s.
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Originally Posted by socale39' post='968502' date='Aug 7 2009, 10:54 AM
Well guys I will be doing some exterior modifications very soon so I was wondering what wheel size works best for the E60 based on your experiences. I currently have a 04 545i SMG Sport and want a wheel size that won't cause me to rub everywhere yet want something that will fill the wheel wells. I'm really torn right now because I'm thinking 20" Miro 935s or the 19" VMR VB3s.
If lowering(coilovers) is not in your list, to fill the wheel well, I'd go with 20" Miro 935. You might have occasional tirerubs.
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20" Miro. That will fill the wheel well.
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i agree, 20" if you're not lowering anytime soon

I have 20" currently & with the proper offset or spacer/ tire size you won't rub

you'll wish you went with 20's about a week after you buy 19's
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I'm going with 20's. Not planning on lowering since I have sport suspension.
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Definitely 20's!!
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Frank5er, are you lowered?
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Anyone has these setup for 19"

245/35/19 and 275/(also) 35/19

The taller tire height should fill the wheel gap right?
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Originally Posted by chowbox' post='968534' date='Aug 7 2009, 12:14 PM
i agree, 20" if you're not lowering anytime soon

I have 20" currently & with the proper offset or spacer/ tire size you won't rub

you'll wish you went with 20's about a week after you buy 19's

TRUE.. I wish I went with 20's instead of my 19's....
after tomorrow's refinace if I decide to keep the car I'll look into 20's if I trade in tomorrow then 20's on the next car... what tough decisions lol...

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20's, no doubt.


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