6 series alloys on my e60...pictures
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MRV99- point taken about the larger rolling diameter and speedometer inaccuracy.
I often refer to my Sat Nav for speed as it has a built in speed camera detector and alarms.
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I often refer to my Sat Nav for speed as it has a built in speed camera detector and alarms.
regards Kaz
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wow I just started a thread asking about this exact wheel size/tire combo, glad to know its going to fit!!! Im going with the newer 6 series sport 19s but with the same offsets and tire sizes as your above....quick question though, with those size tires do you think a drop is possible? I purchased some Eibach Pro springs (only a 1.2" drop) and just wondering since you have real world experience with this wheel/tire combo if you thougth it would work. Thanks - Josh
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Looks awesome, really! I loved my 19"s bu I switched to 18"s because I didn't like the harsh ride on awesome looking 19"s 35 front, 30 rear.
Three questions:
- On 40 front, 35 rear, how much of added comfort are you feeling compared to stock spec. 35/30? Is it rally that big of a difference? How would you compare to 18"s?
- I have factory lowered suspension by about 1 inch. How much space is around the tyres? Do you think it could rub?
- Totally offtopic, how is the ride on winter 16"s? it must feel very unstable, but is it comfy?
Thank you.
Three questions:
- On 40 front, 35 rear, how much of added comfort are you feeling compared to stock spec. 35/30? Is it rally that big of a difference? How would you compare to 18"s?
- I have factory lowered suspension by about 1 inch. How much space is around the tyres? Do you think it could rub?
- Totally offtopic, how is the ride on winter 16"s? it must feel very unstable, but is it comfy?
Thank you.
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to answer your questions
-the comfort is about the same as 18" alloys (after all the the tyre height is the same as OEM tyres on 18" alloys- 40/35s), and a big improvement over the stock 19" tyres (35/30s)- you will notice a difference- obviously use non-run flats
-there appears to be atleast 2 cm clearance - but I am using 1.2mm spacers in the rear. Without spacers, you should have better clearance- but I am no expert on such matters
-16" are great in the snow as they are wrapped with winter 245 width tyres. Great grip. With regards to handling- the are no instability issues, however there is slight body roll/lean on hard cornering, but this could be because of my winter tyres on a dry surface. Of course the ride comfort is absoloutely superb on such small rims and tall tyres. They soak up bumps really well! I ride on 245/50/16 all round.
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to answer your questions
-the comfort is about the same as 18" alloys (after all the the tyre height is the same as OEM tyres on 18" alloys- 40/35s), and a big improvement over the stock 19" tyres (35/30s)- you will notice a difference- obviously use non-run flats
-there appears to be atleast 2 cm clearance - but I am using 1.2mm spacers in the rear. Without spacers, you should have better clearance- but I am no expert on such matters
-16" are great in the snow as they are wrapped with winter 245 width tyres. Great grip. With regards to handling- the are no instability issues, however there is slight body roll/lean on hard cornering, but this could be because of my winter tyres on a dry surface. Of course the ride comfort is absoloutely superb on such small rims and tall tyres. They soak up bumps really well! I ride on 245/50/16 all round.
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Kaz
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Honestly, I believe those are some of the worst looking BMW wheels.
Thats just my opinion though. They don't look too bad tho on your car. A huge upgrade from what you had on there.
Thats just my opinion though. They don't look too bad tho on your car. A huge upgrade from what you had on there.
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