E60 M5 Winter Wheel Fitment
11-12-2012, 05:38 PM
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E60 M5 Winter Wheel Fitment
I found a set of 18x8.5 et 38 wheels/tires for sale locally. The tires are the proper 245/45/18 I am just not sure of the wheel fitment? I know Tirerack recommends an 18x8 et 20 wheel. The extra 18 mm puts the wheel .7" closer to the suspension. Does the extra 1/2" wheel width then leave the wheel about .2" closer? Will that fit or will I need spacers?
I am not exactly sure how that works and am looking for confirmation one way or the other. Thanks in advance
I am not exactly sure how that works and am looking for confirmation one way or the other. Thanks in advance
11-13-2012, 05:06 AM
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My Ride: MY07 525xi Silver Gray
Model Year: 2007
You'll need spacer that big/high offset number is more of xi/AWD fitment ... 'cuz not only the clearance to the suspension you may have to check the clearance of the wheel spoke to stuff like the brake caliper.
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