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Old 04-18-2012 | 10:44 PM
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I HAVE AN E60 WITH M6 RIMS THE REAR TIRES ARE RUBBING IN THE WHEEL WELL. TIRE SIZE IS 285.30.19 I LOVE THE LOOK BUT WHAT OPTIONS DO I HAVE OTHER THAN CHANGING TO A LOWER SIZE TIRE? I NEED HELP
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Old 04-18-2012 | 10:52 PM
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roll / pull fenders
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Old 04-18-2012 | 10:57 PM
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Old 04-19-2012 | 06:14 AM
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OEM M6 wheels have a more aggressive offset in the rear. recommended tire size would be 275/30/19.
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Old 04-20-2012 | 12:29 PM
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it is cheaper, way cheaper, to roll the fender lip than it is to replace with another set of tires.
Keep your current tires, roll the fenders and you get the best of all combinations.
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Old 04-20-2012 | 12:44 PM
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doesnt sound right where does it rub? are you lowered ?
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Old 04-20-2012 | 03:09 PM
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what kind of E60? cuz If it's a v8 then it shouldn't rub with 19's and the sport suspension!
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Old 04-20-2012 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy
OEM M6 wheels have a more aggressive offset in the rear. recommended tire size would be 275/30/19.
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Here's mine

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Old 04-20-2012 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by devildawg712
roll / pull fenders
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Roll fenders, and shave lining.
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