Rubbing and Wheel Gap with 166s
07-24-2008, 10:29 AM
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My Ride: White 08 X5 3.0si Sport
Black 06 530i (non-sport)
I just order some OE BMW 166s. If I go with the recommended setup (245/35/19 and 275/30/19) will there be significant wheel gaps still? Or should I go with 245/35/19 and 275/35/19s instead?
I have an 06 530i Non-sport and was not intending on lowering it.
I have an 06 530i Non-sport and was not intending on lowering it.
07-24-2008, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by cartman503' post='631667' date='Jul 24 2008, 01:29 PM
I just order some OE BMW 166s. If I go with the recommended setup (245/35/19 and 275/30/19) will there be significant wheel gaps still? Or should I go with 245/35/19 and 275/35/19s instead?
I have an 06 530i Non-sport and was not intending on lowering it.
I have an 06 530i Non-sport and was not intending on lowering it.
Funny you post this because I just installed these wheels with 245/35/19 in front and 275/30/19 in rear. Same car, same color, non-sport. Here are the results:
07-24-2008, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='631690' date='Jul 24 2008, 01:56 PM
Looks good. Now you need to drop it! 
07-24-2008, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='631697' date='Jul 24 2008, 12:00 PM
I'm getting an H&R Sport spring kit in a couple of weeks. This hobby is starting to get seriously expensive and I sometimes get upset at myself for investing in a depreciating asset. FYI, I'm only going to drop it about 1.2 to 1.3 inches, no more than that. Its too risky for rubbing and the roads suck in Illinois.
Then update your struts with koni fsd and dont lower the car
07-24-2008, 11:25 AM
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My Ride: 08 535i, Platinum Gray, Sport Pkg
My ass itches John - what's that got to do with anything? 
alpinewhite Posted Today, 11:59 AM
my eye itches.... car needs to be slammed ASAP!
my eye itches.... car needs to be slammed ASAP!
07-24-2008, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='631741' date='Jul 24 2008, 12:45 PM
LOL
Marco when are you going to drop the car?
Marco when are you going to drop the car?
PM me a price for just the springs installed...please.