offset for M166 rims
05-09-2008, 11:38 AM
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Whats up fellow E60 peeps? Im about to pull the trigger on purchasing M166 rims. I was asked by the dealer what kind of "offset i want" do you guys have a clue? I have a 2006 525i I plan on fitting it with 255/35/19 front and 285/35/19 rear. any thoughts?
05-09-2008, 12:05 PM
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To my knowledge based off when I ordered tires for my 166's last week, you HAVE to stay with 245/35/19 in the front or they will rub.... May wanna ask around on here before ordering those tires. I'm doing 245/35/19 and 275/30/19 on mine with an ET 15... They'll be mounted tomorrow.
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Can I just tell the dealer that? Sorry fellas im new to this whole car thing.
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Can I just tell the dealer that? Sorry fellas im new to this whole car thing.
Clarify your order between M5 and M6 166's....
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ok I just ordered the Rims M166 offset is 12mil front and 28mil rear. I should be fine right? He said its the original M5 specs
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Hey Genetals I made sure its the M5 specs. They only come in 19" right
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Hey Kevlar301!!!
hold on. You should be ordering the M6 spec that comes with offset 12 for the front, and offset 17 for the rear.
Regarding the tires. You MUST go for 245/35/19 for the front and you SHOULD go for the 275/30/19 for the rear although you COULD opt for 285/30/19. The option you quoted in posting #1 (285/35/19) is a no-go!!!!
So again - offset 17 for the rear wheels and personally, I would opt for the 245/275 conbination with a tire brand that make wider tires (such as vredestein)..
tnx rumman
hold on. You should be ordering the M6 spec that comes with offset 12 for the front, and offset 17 for the rear.
Regarding the tires. You MUST go for 245/35/19 for the front and you SHOULD go for the 275/30/19 for the rear although you COULD opt for 285/30/19. The option you quoted in posting #1 (285/35/19) is a no-go!!!!
So again - offset 17 for the rear wheels and personally, I would opt for the 245/275 conbination with a tire brand that make wider tires (such as vredestein)..
tnx rumman
05-09-2008, 12:53 PM
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im confused what problems will i experience with the m5 specs 12 m front and 28 m rear?