Rubbing and Wheel Gap with 166s

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Jul 24, 2008 | 10:29 AM

cartman503

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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.

Jul 24, 2008 | 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman503' post='631667' date='Jul 24 2008, 01:29 PM

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:

Jul 24, 2008 | 10:56 AM

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Looks good. Now you need to drop it!

Jul 24, 2008 | 10:59 AM

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my eye itches.... car needs to be slammed ASAP!

Jul 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!

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.