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02-01-2012, 09:33 PM
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My Ride: 2010 528i E60 Sedan, Titanium Silver, M5 front bumper
OEM Style 166, powder coated...finally. Wrapped in Nexen 3000s, 235/35 and 265/30. The rear needs a 10mm spacer IMO, just waiting on some longer bolts. Otherwise, I'm digging how they turned out. Also sitting at my body shop are the M5 rear bumper and side skirts from Umnitza, along with their quad exhaust. They should be on in about 2 weeks. Giggity
02-02-2012, 01:58 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530d M Sport Automatic, Le Mans Edition.Le Mans Blue Individual Paint Special, Syrah Blue Individual Leather, Piano Black Individual Interior Trim, Front seat heating,M Double Spoke 172 19
Why those tyre sizes instead of the stock 245/35R19 and 275/30R19 ?
02-02-2012, 03:47 AM
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Looks nice but I was wondering the same thing. Actually saw some wheels+tires for sale on an E90 forum that would fit my car but had the 235/30 and 265/30. I gave it some thought but it seems you really have to worry about pot holes at that size.
02-02-2012, 05:12 AM
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My Ride: MY07 525xi Silver Gray
Model Year: 2007
Nice wheel color ... but odd tire sizes as everybody wonderin' ... aren't those 3-series/e9x tire sizes? Some people went taller w/ 245/40-19 & 275/35-19.
Can't really tell if you have Sport Package or not due to the current tire setup the car ride height look unusual, you might wanna consider a drop.
Can't really tell if you have Sport Package or not due to the current tire setup the car ride height look unusual, you might wanna consider a drop.
02-02-2012, 11:00 AM
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My Ride: MY07 525xi Silver Gray
Model Year: 2007
Yikes ... 
not sure 'bout your tire place now their stuff ... even BMW recommend 245/275 on their optional catalog (That's why other members surprised they recommended you w/ 235/265 setup) ... some even use 285/30 on the rear which exactly match diameter w/ the front 245/35. Recommended tire size for 19" e60 are listed in RealOEM website too just not the 235/265.
Going taller to 40/35 profile are still OK but going wider size must be careful especially up front, I think you may have confused that if you are using 255/40 (real M5 stock size) up front then you'll run into rubbing problem but staying at 245/275 width you can go w/ 35 and/or 40 sidewall height.
Or use http://www.1010tires...ecalculator.asp to compare differences from your stock 17" tire w/ 235/265 ten w/ 245/275.
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not sure 'bout your tire place now their stuff ... even BMW recommend 245/275 on their optional catalog (That's why other members surprised they recommended you w/ 235/265 setup) ... some even use 285/30 on the rear which exactly match diameter w/ the front 245/35. Recommended tire size for 19" e60 are listed in RealOEM website too just not the 235/265.Going taller to 40/35 profile are still OK but going wider size must be careful especially up front, I think you may have confused that if you are using 255/40 (real M5 stock size) up front then you'll run into rubbing problem but staying at 245/275 width you can go w/ 35 and/or 40 sidewall height.
Or use http://www.1010tires...ecalculator.asp to compare differences from your stock 17" tire w/ 235/265 ten w/ 245/275.
GL!
I was originally going to go 245/35 275/30, but the tire place I went to knows their stuff, and they recommended this size. They said cars like mine and some Infiniti's had done the standard 245/275, but they didn't like how much overhang there was, and said 235/265 showed just enough wheel. I'll stick with it for now since I just got them on, but I might switch it up next time around.
Also, about going taller with 40/35... I've done a lot of research, and if I remember correctly, some people had problems with that height on the non-M5 E60s. I could be wrong though..
Also, about going taller with 40/35... I've done a lot of research, and if I remember correctly, some people had problems with that height on the non-M5 E60s. I could be wrong though..
02-05-2012, 02:21 PM
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I was originally going to go 245/35 275/30, but the tire place I went to knows their stuff, and they recommended this size. They said cars like mine and some Infiniti's had done the standard 245/275, but they didn't like how much overhang there was, and said 235/265 showed just enough wheel. I'll stick with it for now since I just got them on, but I might switch it up next time around.
Also, about going taller with 40/35... I've done a lot of research, and if I remember correctly, some people had problems with that height on the non-M5 E60s. I could be wrong though..
Also, about going taller with 40/35... I've done a lot of research, and if I remember correctly, some people had problems with that height on the non-M5 E60s. I could be wrong though..
running 40/35 on my sport suspension v-8, no rubbing at all. Prefer some meat on the tires for those damn pot holes around my area.