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Old 08-14-2010, 02:19 PM
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Great thread that should be kept alive... just wondering how many other members have a 255/XX/20 front tire and have no issues rubbing? Tire brand & Pictures?
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Rim Size: 20"
Rim Brand : vossen 082
E60/E61/Xi : E60

FRONTS
Rim Width : 9"
Offset : 15mm
Tire : 245 30 20
Tire Brand : nitto invo
Tire Pressure : 38psi on all 4
REARS
Rim Width : 10.5"
Offset : 25mm
Tire : 285 25 20
Tire Brand : nitto invo
Suspension: ksport coilover
Spacers: none
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: a little in the front on big dips, nothing on the rear can actually tuck wheel without an issue
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Rim Size: 19"
Rim Brand : Avant Garde M310; Powder coated Jet Anthracite Matte
E60/E61/Xi : E60 550i Sport

FRONTS
Rim Width : 8.5"
Offset : 15mm
Tire : 245 35 19
Tire Brand : Hankook V12

REARS
Rim Width : 11"
Offset : 33mm
Tire : 305 30 19
Tire Brand : Hankook V12

Suspension: Factory Sport
Spacers: none
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: None
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Old 12-22-2010, 02:27 PM
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Rim Size: 20"
Rim Brand : Forgestar F14 Gunmetal
E60: E60 M5

FRONTS
Rim Width : 9.5"
Offset : 12mm
Tire : 255/35/20
Tire Brand : Hankook V12

REARS
Rim Width : 10.5"
Offset : 25mm
Tire : 285/30/20
Tire Brand : Hankook V12

Suspension: KW V3
Spacers: 5mm front to clear KW's
Rubbing Comments: None
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Old 12-22-2010, 04:20 PM
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Rim Size: 20"
Rim Brand : Miro 111 Silver/Machined Face
E60: E60 M5

FRONTS
Rim Width : 8.5"
Offset : 18mm
Tire : 255/35/20
Tire Brand : Falken FK452's

REARS
Rim Width : 9.5"
Offset : 18mm
Tire : 285/30/20
Tire Brand : Falken FK452's

Suspension: KW V3
Spacers: 12mm front & 20mm Rear
Rubbing Comments: None(Rolled Rear Fenders)
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Old 12-23-2010, 09:39 PM
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DPE ST-10 Black

20x9.5 et5
20x11 et14

falken 452 225/35/20 - 25/30/20
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Old 12-30-2010, 09:17 AM
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Rim Size: 20"
Rim Brand : VIP Modular VR08 (Brushed silver face / chrome lips)
E60/E61/Xi : E60 530i Sport

FRONTS
Rim Width : 9.0"
Offset : N/A
Tire Brand : Continental Extreme Contact

REARS
Rim Width : 11"
Offset : N/A
Tire : 305 30 19
Tire Brand : Continental Extreme Contact

Suspension: FK Coilovers
Spacers: 5mm - Front
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: Very little with steep entrances
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Old 01-03-2011, 07:09 AM
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glad to see you can effectively run 245/35/20's up front. i definately did not want to run a 30 series up front
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Rim Size: 20"
Rim Brand : Breyton Vision II
E60/E61/Xi : E60 530i Sport

FRONTS
Rim Width : 8.5
Offset : 13mm
Tire Brand : Falken FK 452 245/30/20

REARS
Rim Width : 10.5"
Offset : 26mm
Tire : 275/30/20
Tire Brand : Yokohama S Drive

Suspension: JIC Magic Cross Coilover
Fender rolled, rubs sometimes...
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Old 01-04-2011, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by lawnboy
glad to see you can effectively run 245/35/20's up front. i definately did not want to run a 30 series up front
I thought that was the right size .. I was running 245/35/20's on my Xi
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