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Feb 9, 2006 | 11:49 PM

Carbon Black

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A friend of mine has a 535d, 2005, which he did not upgrade the wheels on at order, as i did.

Whilst i have 245/35 and 275/30 times 19", he has narrower 18" wheels and tyres.

He wants to upgrade now, which makes sense, because not only does he need 4 new tyres, but 2 of the alloys are badly kerbed.

QUESTION. What are the biggest wheels which will fit?

I suggested he tries a set of 20" wheels, with maybe 245/30 and 285/25.

But would they fit the stock arches?

Thanks for any info.

Feb 10, 2006 | 12:19 AM

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... even this setup fits:
FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20
tires
FA 255/30 ZR 20 / RA 295/25 ZR 20

Feb 10, 2006 | 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ats77' post='237743' date='Feb 10 2006, 04:19 AM

... even this setup fits:
FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20
tires
FA 255/30 ZR 20 / RA 295/25 ZR 20

Are you sure it won't cause any rubbing? I think at that size for sure you'd have to roll your fenders.

Feb 10, 2006 | 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='237746

... even this setup fits:
FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20
tires
FA 255/30 ZR 20 / RA 295/25 ZR 20

Are you sure it won't cause any rubbing? I think at that size for sure you'd have to roll your fenders.
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I can't see those fitting a standard car.

Feb 10, 2006 | 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Carbon Black' post='237771

Quote:

Originally Posted by ats77' post='237743' date='Feb 10 2006, 04:19 AM

... even this setup fits:
FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20
tires
FA 255/30 ZR 20 / RA 295/25 ZR 20

Are you sure it won't cause any rubbing? I think at that size for sure you'd have to roll your fenders.

I can't see those fitting a standard car.
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These are supposedly 10.5's in the rear not sure of the tire size...got it from the bimmerforums.com guys

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Feb 10, 2006 | 07:49 AM

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So they will fit?

That is some awesome tyres for a 5-series.

Feb 10, 2006 | 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Carbon Black' post='237855' date='Feb 10 2006, 04:49 PM

So they will fit?

That is some awesome tyres for a 5-series.

Possibly, but I'd stick with the recommended 19" sizes and offsets...

Feb 10, 2006 | 07:53 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Carbon Black' post='237771

Quote:

Originally Posted by ats77' post='237743' date='Feb 10 2006, 04:19 AM

... even this setup fits:
FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20
tires
FA 255/30 ZR 20 / RA 295/25 ZR 20

Are you sure it won't cause any rubbing? I think at that size for sure you'd have to roll your fenders.

I can't see those fitting a standard car.
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What are those side panels on the white E60 above? They look sharp and I would like to add them to mine. Thanks.

Feb 10, 2006 | 08:24 AM

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My Ride: E61 535d sport, Silver Grey/grey/maple. 20" Hartge Nova 7. Previously 19" staggered 172s

I am waiting for an E61 on which they won't let you upgrade to 19s so I have had to buy them extra. Buying them with the car got me a decent discount so have dealer sourced them, otherwise look here:

http://www.bmwmstyle.co.uk/index2.htm

They sell OE wheels at below dealer prices (German sourced I believe) and most of the decent tuner options. Thought about the M5 19s.

I have gone for OE 172s, wouldn't consider 20s on a working car. I am in N Birmingham/Staffs and have lost too many tyres to potholes over the years.