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Old 03-15-2006, 02:04 PM
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I bought the OEM M5 rims and tires seperately, not take offs from an M5. The tires are Michelin PS2 245/35-19 front and 285/30-19 rear. I did a lot of research before buying everything so I'm sure they'll fit. I'll know for sure soon.

Most people get the 275 in the rear but the 285 look so cool... I don't know if they were worth the $80 higher mark-up per tire (275: $329, 285: $409) but you live only once.... I had to give my VIN to tire rack to get those 285 tires because they're apparently a low production tire size from Michelen.
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Congrats Lomag to your new wheels I look forward to see some fine pictures
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dude, my wheels came in.. great.. when are you shipping them to me?
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Originally Posted by Lomag' post='255353' date='Mar 15 2006, 04:04 PM
I bought the OEM M5 rims and tires seperately, not take offs from an M5. The tires are Michelin PS2 245/35-19 front and 285/30-19 rear. I did a lot of research before buying everything so I'm sure they'll fit. I'll know for sure soon.

Most people get the 275 in the rear but the 285 look so cool... I don't know if they were worth the $80 higher mark-up per tire (275: $329, 285: $409) but you live only once.... I had to give my VIN to tire rack to get those 285 tires because they're apparently a low production tire size from Michelen.

Agree Lomag, wish I would have gone to 285.
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I had 285-30-19 in the rear and the tire combo looked perfect IMHO. Now upgrading to 20s since I bended 2 of my rims recently..
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Congrats Lomag, they will definitely look good. I want exactly the same set for my ride
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Congrats! I can't wait for the pictures...and please report on the ride and/or rubbing/non-rubbing issues.
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit' post='255309' date='Mar 15 2006, 04:37 PM
Very nice.

Now all you need is a V10.
And an SMG transmission...

Lomag, they're going to look great!! Aren't you glad you got the fold-down rear seats now?

Assuming you're waiting for the weather to break into Spring for good this year, I give you until this weekend before you "break" and install them anyway...
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Originally Posted by Lomag' post='255353' date='Mar 15 2006, 03:04 PM
I bought the OEM M5 rims and tires seperately, not take offs from an M5. The tires are Michelin PS2 245/35-19 front and 285/30-19 rear. I did a lot of research before buying everything so I'm sure they'll fit. I'll know for sure soon.

Most people get the 275 in the rear but the 285 look so cool... I don't know if they were worth the $80 higher mark-up per tire (275: $329, 285: $409) but you live only once.... I had to give my VIN to tire rack to get those 285 tires because they're apparently a low production tire size from Michelen.
Those will work - I agree with the 285 instead of the 275.
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would 285/30 fit in the rear if you were running 20''s? (sorry, don't mean to hi-jack the thread but I can't get an answer for this)


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