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11-26-2006, 01:33 PM
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i buy 166 oem wheels,and 4 new tires in front 255/40/19 ,and rear 285/35/19 good year f1 RSC,my problem is that new tires ,when i make a turn hit my fender in front,what to do? 
in back the same problem,that thires hit my bak fender!
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in back the same problem,that thires hit my bak fender!
thanks
11-26-2006, 01:47 PM
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These sizes are not correct for non m5 e60s.Tese sizes are for M5
You should have gotten 245/35 and 275/30.Then you wouldnt have any problems
You should have gotten 245/35 and 275/30.Then you wouldnt have any problems
11-26-2006, 01:58 PM
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Man oh man i feel sorry for you! Who adviced you to do that?! Those dimensions are not suited for the e60 and apparently you can't do anything about it without major work in the wheel arches or inside (dunno the term). At those sizes not even rolling fenders won't do.
11-26-2006, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by vl20sas' post='360834' date='Nov 27 2006, 06:33 AM
i buy 166 oem wheels,and 4 new tires in front 255/40/19 ,and rear 285/35/19 good year f1 RSC,my problem is that new tires ,when i make a turn hit my fender in front,what to do?
in back the same problem,that thires hit my bak fender!
thanks
in back the same problem,that thires hit my bak fender!
thanks
2nd 255 for the front is too big.
3rd have you lowered the car?
have you read some post on this forum befor you get the tyres.
I think you better do some home work before you do any more mods on your car.
I got 245/35/19 on all 4 wheels and they are all right
11-26-2006, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='360839' date='Nov 26 2006, 02:58 PM
Man oh man i feel sorry for you! Who adviced you to do that?! Those dimensions are not suited for the e60 and apparently you can't do anything about it without major work in the wheel arches or inside (dunno the term). At those sizes not even rolling fenders won't do.
11-26-2006, 07:55 PM
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I'm running 245/35/19/front and 285/30/19 rear with oem 166's no problem. 2006 550i w/sport pkg.
11-26-2006, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt BMW California' post='360918' date='Nov 27 2006, 12:28 PM
i have 285/30/19 in the rear with oem 166 wheels - no problem at all...
Itis his front that is not right
not the back
11-26-2006, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='360932' date='Nov 26 2006, 08:59 PM
what have you got in the front?
Itis his front that is not right not the back
Itis his front that is not right
not the back - M5 front fenders
- cut rear lip of fender (inside) - no rolling - people keep saying "roll" but these fenders have body filler that will chip out if you try old school rolling
- new inside read fender well (standard e60 liner doesnt have the clearance)
11-26-2006, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt BMW California' post='360936' date='Nov 27 2006, 01:10 PM
actually Im going to guess hes rubbing at both ends!...I have 245/35/19 in the front. Somebody must have suggested running M5 tire configuration - try and do that and you need:
- M5 front fenders
- cut rear lip of fender (inside) - no rolling - people keep saying "roll" but these fenders have body filler that will chip out if you try old school rolling
- new inside read fender well (standard e60 liner doesnt have the clearance)
mite as well sell the tyres and get some new 1 s 
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The tires in the back will fit fine. The fronts (m5 setup) are too wide for the non M car, as pointed out. A lot of posts on this forum about the 166 rims. You will also notice a fender rub issue under full compression.
The problem is you will probably need to change both. It is believed that if you significantly mis-match your front and rear diameters, you will have a DCS problem. So you choices are:
Option 1 - Replace the fronts with a 245/40/19. You will get a slight rub on the fender lip at full compression, which you may only see when hitting a large bump at high speeds or if your wheels are cranked when you pull into a parking lot. Lowest cost option only changing the front tires, until they wear out, then you can change both front and rear to option 2 sizes.
Option 2 - Replace the fronts to a 35 series and replace the rears to a 30 series. Best choice for no problems at all.
Replacing the fenders to an m5 fender will only work if you also replace the front cover as the m5 fenders are wider.
The problem is you will probably need to change both. It is believed that if you significantly mis-match your front and rear diameters, you will have a DCS problem. So you choices are:
Option 1 - Replace the fronts with a 245/40/19. You will get a slight rub on the fender lip at full compression, which you may only see when hitting a large bump at high speeds or if your wheels are cranked when you pull into a parking lot. Lowest cost option only changing the front tires, until they wear out, then you can change both front and rear to option 2 sizes.
Option 2 - Replace the fronts to a 35 series and replace the rears to a 30 series. Best choice for no problems at all.
Replacing the fenders to an m5 fender will only work if you also replace the front cover as the m5 fenders are wider.