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Originally Posted by blingo' post='408816' date='Mar 30 2007, 05:07 PM
That makes sense to me, and also probably explains why they won't give a straight answer.
And the fact that larger tyres are available with high load ratings is so much the better
And the fact that larger tyres are available with high load ratings is so much the better
The only reason I can think of is that BMW didn't put the 19s or wide rears through T?V examination on the E61.. yet. It's not like this for the E46/3 or E39/2 where all the same wheels are allowed.
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My Ride: E61 535d sport, Silver Grey/grey/maple.
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Originally Posted by ChrisMurray' post='409174' date='Mar 31 2007, 10:15 PM
So why the need for a sticker or any concern about load ratings if they are HIGHER by changing to 19s or wider rears?
The only reason I can think of is that BMW didn't put the 19s or wide rears through T?V examination on the E61.. yet. It's not like this for the E46/3 or E39/2 where all the same wheels are allowed.
The only reason I can think of is that BMW didn't put the 19s or wide rears through T?V examination on the E61.. yet. It's not like this for the E46/3 or E39/2 where all the same wheels are allowed.
Have the tyre ratings always been this good? Larger low profile tyres are getting more prolific these days, could it be that when the e60/61 was conceived there was still an issue? Guessing.
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Originally Posted by ChrisMurray' post='409174' date='Mar 31 2007, 10:15 PM
So why the need for a sticker or any concern about load ratings if they are HIGHER by changing to 19s or wider rears?
The only reason I can think of is that BMW didn't put the 19s or wide rears through T?V examination on the E61.. yet. It's not like this for the E46/3 or E39/2 where all the same wheels are allowed.
The only reason I can think of is that BMW didn't put the 19s or wide rears through T?V examination on the E61.. yet. It's not like this for the E46/3 or E39/2 where all the same wheels are allowed.
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Originally Posted by blingo' post='409399' date='Apr 1 2007, 05:45 PM
What is your take on why they will sell you Alpinas for an e61 but not 172s?
Have the tyre ratings always been this good? Larger low profile tyres are getting more prolific these days, could it be that when the e60/61 was conceived there was still an issue? Guessing.
Have the tyre ratings always been this good? Larger low profile tyres are getting more prolific these days, could it be that when the e60/61 was conceived there was still an issue? Guessing.
That a very good question. i say that to my dealer, and he can't answer me!!!!
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