M5 166 rims and tire question

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Jan 28, 2010 | 10:59 AM

mus27

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For those of you w/ a non M5 E60 & M166 rims, what tire sizes are you running? Did you end up running the 255/40 upfront w/ rolled fenders or did you downsize to 245/35?

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Jan 28, 2010 | 11:03 AM

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the 255/40 will rub slightly even if the fenders are rolled. most of the guys who have purchase 166s have changed to 35 sized tire

Jan 28, 2010 | 11:07 AM

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245/35 here..

https://5series.net/forums/topic/545..._1#entry575726

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Jan 28, 2010 | 01:14 PM

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when i had them i was rolling on 245/35 fronts

i do think 255/30 will work aswell without rolling the fenders

but those r tiny sidewalls that most people wouldnt want

Jan 28, 2010 | 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS

245/35 here..

Here too!

Jan 29, 2010 | 09:59 AM

PEC1

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My Ride: 2009 535i, Deep Sea Blue Metallic, Grey Dakota Leather, OEM Style 166 rims, Dunlop Direzza 245/35/19 front, 275/30/19 rear, 35% tint sides, 20% tint rear.

245/35 front, 275/30 rear

Jan 29, 2010 | 01:26 PM

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245/35 front, 275/30 rear

Same here PLUS 5mm front and 15mm rear spacers! Needed to roll rear fenders but am lovin' the agressive stance!!! Rolling the fenders is worth it to get the best look IMO.