Question about tire width
08-06-2008, 11:20 AM
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I am looking at a set of used 20" RS-GTs w/ Mich PS IIs. They say the rears are 295/25/20s, and they came off a standard E60. I have an '05 545, stock. These tires are awful wide, will they fit with no mods/rubbing? I am not looking for the widest tires, but in reseearching wheel/tire combos, what is the largest tire size anyone recommends? Thanks... Also, I see most cars with 20s seem to have a taller sidewall than these. Do you go over the 25.8 inch overall dia that is stock for these cars?
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285 seems to be the biggest I've seen mentioned on here with 20"s. I am assuming you have the sprt package, I would think that 295's would rub. I am sure other members will chime in. GL
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Originally Posted by top6491' post='640949' date='Aug 6 2008, 03:20 PM
I am looking at a set of used 20" RS-GTs w/ Mich PS IIs. They say the rears are 295/25/20s, and they came off a standard E60. I have an '05 545, stock. These tires are awful wide, will they fit with no mods/rubbing? I am not looking for the widest tires, but in reseearching wheel/tire combos, what is the largest tire size anyone recommends? Thanks... Also, I see most cars with 20s seem to have a taller sidewall than these. Do you go over the 25.8 inch overall dia that is stock for these cars?
If you do a search for 295/25/20 you will find some members that have them...PM them and see if they have issues.
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That was a good idea, but I tried to search for 295 in both Signature and Ride entries and came up empty.
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poleposition use to run 295/25/20 on his rear wheels, but wasn't sure what his offset is. I'm also curious about this topic if 295 will fit or rub.
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Originally Posted by anand_rahim' post='641608' date='Aug 7 2008, 06:59 AM
I've got 295s on an 05' 545 with a sport package, and they don't rub one bit. Not even with a loaded car. It just depends on your offset...
08-12-2008, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by anand_rahim' post='644084' date='Aug 11 2008, 09:02 AM
They're both ET:24. Not quite sure if you understand that number, but maybe someone can chime in with more help.
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