Staggered tyre setup
10-03-2010, 12:15 PM
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My Ride: 525d auto(2004)-SILVER GREY
Options: Beige/cream leather, maple wood,Bi-xenons, PDC,heated seats......
I have a tyre setup that i want to use and want an opinion if its OK
My rears will be 235/55/17 and Fronts 225/50/17 (OEM) .
This seems to be that the the front is lower and rear higher by 33mm.
Should i reverse the setup or keep as it is since the 235/55/17 may not fit the front.
Any help appreciated
My rears will be 235/55/17 and Fronts 225/50/17 (OEM) .
This seems to be that the the front is lower and rear higher by 33mm.
Should i reverse the setup or keep as it is since the 235/55/17 may not fit the front.
Any help appreciated
10-04-2010, 12:13 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530d M Sport Automatic, Le Mans Edition.Le Mans Blue Individual Paint Special, Syrah Blue Individual Leather, Piano Black Individual Interior Trim, Front seat heating,M Double Spoke 172 19
The 235/55R17 is +5% different in diameter to the OEM fitment.The recommended tolerance range is -3% to +2%.
10-04-2010, 12:34 PM
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Could it happen that when ignoring the +2% tolerance and putting tires with +3% difference may result in inability to steer? Or wheel touching the body? I'm especially asking because I have a factory lowered suspension on my E60 540i by about 1 inch (15-30mm), not sure exactly how much.
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