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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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one of my friends got 525 he tried to put the m5 rims on his car without chainging the suspension but there is rubbing it is the suspension? if he changed would the rims fit properly
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Bahabishoo' post='611915' date='Jun 28 2008, 01:14 PM
one of my friends got 525 he tried to put the m5 rims on his car without chainging the suspension but there is rubbing it is the suspension? if he changed would the rims fit properly
If he kept the stock M5 tires with the rims, then they will rub. What size of tires are on the wheels, and are these true BMW M5 wheels or replicas? Does he know what the offsets are on the wheels?
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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Yes. As mrfva stated the tires would rub if they are the ones sized for the m5. You would need to do as I did and buy new tires so they dont rub.

I actually have OEM M5's with a lowered car and I dont rub at all.
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by e60insd' post='611941' date='Jun 28 2008, 03:02 PM
Yes. As mrfva stated the tires would rub if they are the ones sized for the m5. You would need to do as I did and buy new tires so they dont rub.

I actually have OEM M5's with a lowered car and I dont rub at all.
what tire size do u recommed?
or have on ur car.

I have narrowed it down to the following 3
20 Hartge Classic II
19 M5 replica
19 m6 replica

Need tire info.
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by RJH&CO' post='611953' date='Jun 28 2008, 02:12 PM
what tire size do u recommed?
or have on ur car.

I have narrowed it down to the following 3
20 Hartge Classic II
19 M5 replica
19 m6 replica

Need tire info.
Depends if they're staggered or not, and your offset(s).
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='611954' date='Jun 28 2008, 03:16 PM
Depends if they're staggered or not, and your offset(s).
I am looking at the replicas not OEM.

Which one for better looks, staggered?
I also wonder if it's gonna slow my 525i down to like 318 speed. lol
but gotta look good.
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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staggered look better. wider stance, especially if you add spacers as well.
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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i moved from 16" to 18".didnt feel any difference in performance, rather more stability on sharp turns(gotta luv it).
Besides that the ride on RFTs is sooooooo rocky and bad. look is amazing.

Ive got staggered 18".

if i were u rjh&co,id look into the classified secion and get a used OEM, better than replica.(used OEM prob same price as NEW REPLiCA, slighly more expensive but worth it)
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by the chang' post='611972' date='Jun 28 2008, 02:53 PM
staggered look better. wider stance, especially if you add spacers as well.
+1
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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it is used rims for orignal m5 car but i dont know the offest of the tires i will check with my friends and tell you but what im sure of that they are orginal m5 rims as written on the rims it self on the back so could you tell me the size of the tires that would fit with 525 on orginal m5 rims and should i change the suspension? thanks for helping
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