Width of tyres on m166/m167 rims ?
07-24-2006, 06:40 AM
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Hi Guys,
Some people here wrote that the tyres with the recommended size for (non-M5) E60 of 245/35 or 275/30 on 8.5x19 or 9.5x19 m166/m167 rims have a very streched look.
I?m little afraid, that rims in that dimmensions are wider than the tyres?
So to the m166 / m167 drivers:
Could you please post some pictures of your rims+tyres in viewing-angle from straight front- or back-side?
Thanks & greets
Lanikus
Some people here wrote that the tyres with the recommended size for (non-M5) E60 of 245/35 or 275/30 on 8.5x19 or 9.5x19 m166/m167 rims have a very streched look.
I?m little afraid, that rims in that dimmensions are wider than the tyres?
So to the m166 / m167 drivers:
Could you please post some pictures of your rims+tyres in viewing-angle from straight front- or back-side?
Thanks & greets
Lanikus
07-24-2006, 04:57 PM
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Stretched? No way. The size you stated are the size BMW recommends if you go to 19's. I don't have any pics, but do a search and you'll find plenty. I have 285/30 in the back on 166m wheels and it looks nice.
07-24-2006, 07:57 PM
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My Ride: 2005 E60 525dA, black sapphire, m-tech-aero-kit, oem m-tech 167 wheels w. 245/35/19ET12 + 275/30/19ET17, eibach pro-kit 30/30mm, black leather w. heating front+rear, folding rear seats w/ski bag, sun-roof (glas), pdc, adaptive bi-xenon, ext. clima-automatic, ext. lights-package, nav.busines, bluetooth, aftermarket hifi-amps + sub, paddle-shift!!
Hi Octo,
285/30 is the dimmension of M5. with 285/30 the picture is O.K. I know - but this size gives bigger wheels and therefore an inaccurate speedo (and therefore problems with DSC,etc....). That?s why 275/30 should be the right option to switch to 19s on non-M5.
So the question stays 275/30 on 9.5" rim looks that good?
Greets Lanikus
285/30 is the dimmension of M5. with 285/30 the picture is O.K. I know - but this size gives bigger wheels and therefore an inaccurate speedo (and therefore problems with DSC,etc....). That?s why 275/30 should be the right option to switch to 19s on non-M5.
So the question stays 275/30 on 9.5" rim looks that good?
Greets Lanikus
07-24-2006, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by lanikus' post='314703' date='Jul 24 2006, 08:57 PM
Hi Octo,
285/30 is the dimmension of M5. with 285/30 the picture is O.K. I know - but this size gives bigger wheels and therefore an inaccurate speedo (and therefore problems with DSC,etc....). That?s why 275/30 should be the right option to switch to 19s on non-M5.
So the question stays 275/30 on 9.5" rim looks that good?
Greets Lanikus
285/30 is the dimmension of M5. with 285/30 the picture is O.K. I know - but this size gives bigger wheels and therefore an inaccurate speedo (and therefore problems with DSC,etc....). That?s why 275/30 should be the right option to switch to 19s on non-M5.
So the question stays 275/30 on 9.5" rim looks that good?
Greets Lanikus
07-24-2006, 11:24 PM
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No errors with the 285 for me.
07-25-2006, 04:09 AM
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My Ride: 2005 E60 525dA, black sapphire, m-tech-aero-kit, oem m-tech 167 wheels w. 245/35/19ET12 + 275/30/19ET17, eibach pro-kit 30/30mm, black leather w. heating front+rear, folding rear seats w/ski bag, sun-roof (glas), pdc, adaptive bi-xenon, ext. clima-automatic, ext. lights-package, nav.busines, bluetooth, aftermarket hifi-amps + sub, paddle-shift!!
Hi guys,
now I?m little confused.
BMW recommends using 275/30 for 19" (e.g. with styling 172s). After re-calculating with the tyre-calculator I?ve seen, that 275/30 gives a too small wheel in comparison to my factory setup of 225/50/17s! On the other hand 285/30 gives accurate setup.
(Circumference of 2033mm for the 19" compared to 2062mm for the 17".)
This means, that using 275/30 gives inaccurate speedo/DSC/DTC of aprox. +1.4% and using 285/30 gives nearby accurate speedo. (so this reverses my previous statement from post #3).
Does this mean, when using 275/30 we?ve to go for speedo re-calibration?
Or is the difference of +1.4% just to ignore?
Greets Lanikus
now I?m little confused.
BMW recommends using 275/30 for 19" (e.g. with styling 172s). After re-calculating with the tyre-calculator I?ve seen, that 275/30 gives a too small wheel in comparison to my factory setup of 225/50/17s! On the other hand 285/30 gives accurate setup.
(Circumference of 2033mm for the 19" compared to 2062mm for the 17".)
This means, that using 275/30 gives inaccurate speedo/DSC/DTC of aprox. +1.4% and using 285/30 gives nearby accurate speedo. (so this reverses my previous statement from post #3).
Does this mean, when using 275/30 we?ve to go for speedo re-calibration?
Or is the difference of +1.4% just to ignore?
Greets Lanikus
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My Ride: 2005 E60 525dA, black sapphire, m-tech-aero-kit, oem m-tech 167 wheels w. 245/35/19ET12 + 275/30/19ET17, eibach pro-kit 30/30mm, black leather w. heating front+rear, folding rear seats w/ski bag, sun-roof (glas), pdc, adaptive bi-xenon, ext. clima-automatic, ext. lights-package, nav.busines, bluetooth, aftermarket hifi-amps + sub, paddle-shift!!
Nobody an opinion?
08-04-2006, 12:27 PM
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Yes, 285's are acctually a better fit than the BMW recommended 275's. I found that to be true in my research as well which is why I'm running 285's plus I always believe that wider is better. 
08-04-2006, 09:35 PM
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My Ride: 2005 E60 525dA, black sapphire, m-tech-aero-kit, oem m-tech 167 wheels w. 245/35/19ET12 + 275/30/19ET17, eibach pro-kit 30/30mm, black leather w. heating front+rear, folding rear seats w/ski bag, sun-roof (glas), pdc, adaptive bi-xenon, ext. clima-automatic, ext. lights-package, nav.busines, bluetooth, aftermarket hifi-amps + sub, paddle-shift!!
I?ve m167 from M6. This is ET17 on rear axle. If I would use 285's, would there be any rubbering issues?
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Originally Posted by lanikus' post='319197' date='Aug 5 2006, 07:35 AM
I?ve m167 from M6. This is ET17 on rear axle. If I would use 285's, would there be any rubbering issues?
you will have real difficulty with the t?v in austria. not only because you are using alloys that have an offset not made for the e60, you are wanting to use tires that are also not recommended by bmw for the 60 - i am not sure how tough it will be to get the non-recommended tires approved by the t?v...
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