Style 166 alloys off an M5 onto E60 M sport
04-06-2006, 02:51 AM
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Hi guys,
I have been offered a brand new set of 19" Style 166 M5 alloys (straight off a new M5). Can anyone tell me if theres any issues in fitting these to a standard E60 M Sport (replacing the 18" 135s with RFTs)?
What tyre sizes can I go for which would give me a simple install?
The alloy wheel sizes apparently are 8.5" on front and 9.5" on rears.
Also, anyone know the best places in UK to source tyres? (goodyear eagle f1s or similar quality).
Thanks!
kman
I have been offered a brand new set of 19" Style 166 M5 alloys (straight off a new M5). Can anyone tell me if theres any issues in fitting these to a standard E60 M Sport (replacing the 18" 135s with RFTs)?
What tyre sizes can I go for which would give me a simple install?
The alloy wheel sizes apparently are 8.5" on front and 9.5" on rears.
Also, anyone know the best places in UK to source tyres? (goodyear eagle f1s or similar quality).
Thanks!
kman
04-06-2006, 03:20 AM
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Should be no problem. Just scroll down the board and you will see a message/thread from me, ryclarks and lomag on 166s for regular e60. There are many 19" non-runflats that you can go with - one favorite is Michelin PS2s. THe tire size on the M5 will not fit the e60 (that's the only difference). standard e60 tire size for 166s is 245/35/19 front or 275/30/19 rear- lomag actually is running 285/30/19 with no reported problem w/rubbing or the speedometer).
04-06-2006, 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by mihusky' post='265397' date='Apr 6 2006, 12:20 PM
Should be no problem. Just scroll down the board and you will see a message/thread from me, ryclarks and lomag on 166s for regular e60. There are many 19" non-runflats that you can go with - one favorite is Michelin PS2s. THe tire size on the M5 will not fit the e60 (that's the only difference). standard e60 tire size for 166s is 245/35/19 front or 275/30/19 rear- lomag actually is running 285/30/19 with no reported problem w/rubbing or the speedometer).
04-06-2006, 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by kman' post='265410' date='Apr 6 2006, 08:08 AM
great! thanks for the info. just to clarify, so its not a problem fitting 275/30 tyre on a 9.5" wheel?
04-06-2006, 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by mihusky' post='265411' date='Apr 6 2006, 01:12 PM
No problem with 275/30/19 and 9.5"
and finally, what do you guys do for a spare? i guess full size is no good cos of the different sizes between front/back. do you use a spacesaver or would the mobility kit do the job in a puncture situation?
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My Ride: E60 Limo with M-Sport package(m5 mirrors,m5 trunk finisher,m172 summer wheels,blk front grills,m5 paddle shift kit(my530i),m pedal covers,m floor mats,
E87 2005 The Misses car
E39 2002 Touring with M-Sport package/family wagon(gone but not forgotten)
Originally Posted by kman' post='265413' date='Apr 6 2006, 02:24 PM
thats what i like to hear!
and finally, what do you guys do for a spare? i guess full size is no good cos of the different sizes between front/back. do you use a spacesaver or would the mobility kit do the job in a puncture situation?
and finally, what do you guys do for a spare? i guess full size is no good cos of the different sizes between front/back. do you use a spacesaver or would the mobility kit do the job in a puncture situation?
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