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What Size tires for 166s on E60 530i

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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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I need help! I have been doing research on what size tires I should get if I buy 166s for my Non-sport E60 530i I don't really want to lower the car to fill in the wheel gap so I figured I would get some 19s. Also, what do you think about OEM vs. replicas and where I can get a good deal on either. Any help would be appreciated!
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 12:46 AM
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Front: 245/35/19

Rear: 275/30/19
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='625299' date='Jul 16 2008, 11:46 AM
Front: 245/35/19

Rear: 275/30/19
this works also with sport suspensions?
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='625299' date='Jul 16 2008, 04:46 AM
Front: 245/35/19

Rear: 275/30/19
+1 Agreed

I have it on my 04 545i with sport. No problems. In regards to OEM vs. Replica. I would go OEM. Epsecially for the 166's as the reps are HORRIBLE!!
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 05:08 AM
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I am running 2853019's on my 04 530i sport with Hamman 5-star replicas from Monet Wheels. I have no rubbing issues.
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