Style #166 M5 wheels are not fitted
11-26-2005, 02:36 PM
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Yes, wheels are ?1320 from bmw + tyres and fitting.
Discounts are available (for wheels and tyres) but on the whole its not cheap - worth it tho
Discounts are available (for wheels and tyres) but on the whole its not cheap - worth it tho
11-26-2005, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by IMU' post='203575' date='Nov 26 2005, 09:54 AM
apologies again for the dirty car, weather is not on my side - went out to clean it and it started to rain 
Tyre sizes are BMW spec, i.e. 245/35 and 275/30
Tyre sizes are BMW spec, i.e. 245/35 and 275/30
Congrat
your car look sexy
i have same tyre size...... do you think its look great in the car
really i will be come mad
i want to know ist the same tyre size every one is fixing ???
11-26-2005, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by IMU' post='203731' date='Nov 26 2005, 06:36 PM
Yes, wheels are ?1320 from bmw + tyres and fitting.
Discounts are available (for wheels and tyres) but on the whole its not cheap - worth it tho
Discounts are available (for wheels and tyres) but on the whole its not cheap - worth it tho
Thanx
11-27-2005, 01:56 AM
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i reckon you could get 285s on the rear without any probs but don't quote me on that 
Speed reading will only be out if you change the profile, no
Speed reading will only be out if you change the profile, no
11-27-2005, 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by IMU' post='203867' date='Nov 27 2005, 10:56 AM
i reckon you could get 285s on the rear without any probs but don't quote me on that
Speed reading will only be out if you change the profile, no
Speed reading will only be out if you change the profile, no
This is because the height of the tyre is a product of width & profile... So just upping the width actually increases the sidewall height, thus increasing the diameter...
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This is because the height of the tyre is a product of width & profile... So just upping the width actually increases the sidewall height, thus increasing the diameter...
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Too bad...so there is no way to do it without affecting the speading reading
11-27-2005, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by IMU' post='203867' date='Nov 27 2005, 10:56 AM
i reckon you could get 285s on the rear without any probs but don't quote me on that
Speed reading will only be out if you change the profile, no
Speed reading will only be out if you change the profile, no
This is because the height of the tyre is a product of width & profile... So just upping the width actually increases the sidewall height, thus increasing the diameter...
Too bad...so there is no way to do it without affecting the speading reading[/quote]
Lower profile you can... So instead of 285/35R-19 try 285/30R-19 I dont know how much that will decrease the diameter of the wheels nor if those tires are even available.... I'm just saying..
11-27-2005, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='203871' date='Nov 27 2005, 06:43 AM
[quote name='IMU' post='203867' date='Nov 27 2005, 10:56 AM']
i reckon you could get 285s on the rear without any probs but don't quote me on that
Speed reading will only be out if you change the profile, no
i reckon you could get 285s on the rear without any probs but don't quote me on that
Speed reading will only be out if you change the profile, no
This is because the height of the tyre is a product of width & profile... So just upping the width actually increases the sidewall height, thus increasing the diameter...
Too bad...so there is no way to do it without affecting the speading reading[/quote]
Lower profile you can... So instead of 285/35R-19 try 285/30R-19 I dont know how much that will decrease the diameter of the wheels nor if those tires are even available.... I'm just saying..
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245/35f and 275/30 on the back is the oem bmw setup.
So if i want 285 i should get 285/25? I don't think so...
11-27-2005, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='203884' date='Nov 27 2005, 05:04 AM
[quote name='colejl' post='203871' date='Nov 27 2005, 06:43 AM']
[quote name='IMU' post='203867' date='Nov 27 2005, 10:56 AM']
i reckon you could get 285s on the rear without any probs but don't quote me on that
Speed reading will only be out if you change the profile, no
[quote name='IMU' post='203867' date='Nov 27 2005, 10:56 AM']
i reckon you could get 285s on the rear without any probs but don't quote me on that
Speed reading will only be out if you change the profile, no
This is because the height of the tyre is a product of width & profile... So just upping the width actually increases the sidewall height, thus increasing the diameter...
Too bad...so there is no way to do it without affecting the speading reading[/quote]
Lower profile you can... So instead of 285/35R-19 try 285/30R-19 I dont know how much that will decrease the diameter of the wheels nor if those tires are even available.... I'm just saying..
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245/35f and 275/30 on the back is the oem bmw setup.
So if i want 285 i should get 285/25? I don't think so...
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Indeed! How about 305/25/19's or 315/25/19's
(These sizes are available!)There's a great calculator here TyreCalc
So the 'original' 245/40/18's, here are the possibilites:
Tyre code Diameter Circumference Difference
265/35 R18 643 mm 2020 mm -1.61 %
275/35 R18 650 mm 2042 mm -0.54 %
285/35 R18 657 mm 2064 mm 0.54 %
245/40 R18 653 mm 2051 mm 0 %
255/40 R18 661 mm 2077 mm 1.22 %
265/40 R18 669 mm 2102 mm 2.45 %
265/30 R19 642 mm 2017 mm -1.78 %
275/30 R19 648 mm 2036 mm -0.86 % 19" OEM Rear
285/30 R19 654 mm 2055 mm 0.06 %
245/35 R19 654 mm 2055 mm 0.14 % 19" OEM Front
255/35 R19 661 mm 2077 mm 1.21 %
265/35 R19 668 mm 2099 mm 2.28 %
265/25 R20 641 mm 2014 mm -1.94 %
275/25 R20 646 mm 2029 mm -1.18 %
285/25 R20 651 mm 2045 mm -0.41 %
245/30 R20 655 mm 2058 mm 0.28 %
255/30 R20 661 mm 2077 mm 1.19 %
265/30 R20 667 mm 2095 mm 2.11 %
11-27-2005, 07:39 PM
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I have the same question. My 550 sport came with 275 35/18's on the rear. I am switching to an "M" wheel and am leaning toward 285 30/19 for the rear. They have a 19mm larger circumference, which is 0.006% larger than the stock tire. However, the recommended tire, 275 30/19 is 6mm SMALLER, thus 0.003% smaller than the stock tire. Both should fit width wise.
The only problem that I've been told with the 285 is that they will give slightly greater understeer. Has anyone else experienced this with 285's on the back?
I hope to be placing my order tomorrow, so your feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks!
The only problem that I've been told with the 285 is that they will give slightly greater understeer. Has anyone else experienced this with 285's on the back?
I hope to be placing my order tomorrow, so your feedback would be appreciated.Thanks!