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Old 05-12-2009 | 09:36 AM
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I picked up some Black 20" CEC rims on E-Bay for $450 new plus shipping, not my first choice on style but they will do!

I'm looking for the largest tire that will fit without rubbing! the offset is 22 on rear and 15 in front! the rims are staggered 8.5 front and 10 in rear!

I can get some Falken tires 245/35zr20 & 285/30zr20 for a good deal but searching on here it is unclear if they will rub! Adam

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Only 245/30 20" F and 285/25 20" R will do!
Old 05-12-2009 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='876380' date='May 12 2009, 02:55 PM
Only 245/30 20" F and 285/25 20" R will do!
Don't you have to take the shocks/suspension into consideration?
Old 05-12-2009 | 11:44 AM
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I have 245/35/20 Front and 285/30/20 Rear with Falken 452's.
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In addition, some folks also run 245/35/20 fronts and 275/30/20 rears
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i am running 245/35/20 in front 275/25/30 in back nitto tires
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or 255/30/20 front and 295/25/20 rear.
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='876430' date='May 12 2009, 12:53 PM
In addition, some folks also run 245/35/20 fronts and 275/30/20 rears
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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy' post='876444' date='May 12 2009, 11:07 PM
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Those tires are for the M5, not the 550i or lower.

They are too big in ratios.
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='876458' date='May 12 2009, 03:17 PM
Those tires are for the M5, not the 550i or lower.

They are too big in ratios.
"slightly bigger"

Folks who run 20-inch 35/30 series do it for added protection to the wheels.
But the proper ratio is 30/25 to maintain as close to the BMW specs.


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