M172 19" wheels from E60 on E61?
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My Ride: 525i E61 LCI auto, pro media, memory seats , pano roof, power fold mirrors, extended interior light pack, visibility pack, sun protect windows, 172 spiders.
No idea about the tinting, thats how it came from the factory!
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My Ride: 525i E61 LCI auto, pro media, memory seats , pano roof, power fold mirrors, extended interior light pack, visibility pack, sun protect windows, 172 spiders.
yes its on standard suspension which I believe is 15mm lower on UK M Sport versions. It looks lower due to the offset of my wheels which effectively brings them closer to the wheel arch making it look lower.
Thanks for your comments.
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Can I ask how the car feels and handles compared to the 18 inch wheels (particularly ride comfort on non RFT's?) as I am considering changing my wheels to spider 172's.....Cheers
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You've responded to a thread that is well over two-and-a-half years old, so you're not likely to get much of a response, I'm afraid...
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Especially from someone whose profile says showed "Last Activity: 03-05-2014"
Regardless, going from 18's to 19's, especially ditching run flats too, I can't imagine you'd feel that much of a difference.
Regardless, going from 18's to 19's, especially ditching run flats too, I can't imagine you'd feel that much of a difference.
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My Ride: 525i E61 LCI auto, pro media, memory seats , pano roof, power fold mirrors, extended interior light pack, visibility pack, sun protect windows, 172 spiders.
Well I am still here although not been around for a while. I actually sold the E61 over a year ago but I can comment as follows:
When I changed from 18" NCT runflats to 19" with Falken 453 conventional rubber there was minimal difference apart from the car stopped tramlining. I then got a deal on a set on style 128 19" staggered with Michelin Supersports and the ride was transformed, much better than the 18" NCT's and quieter also.
In summary if you are going to 19" make sure you use premium rubber to get the best results.
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My Ride: 520d Msport E61 Step Auto Business edition
Well I am still here although not been around for a while. I actually sold the E61 over a year ago but I can comment as follows:
When I changed from 18" NCT runflats to 19" with Falken 453 conventional rubber there was minimal difference apart from the car stopped tramlining. I then got a deal on a set on style 128 19" staggered with Michelin Supersports and the ride was transformed, much better than the 18" NCT's and quieter also.
In summary if you are going to 19" make sure you use premium rubber to get the best results.
When I changed from 18" NCT runflats to 19" with Falken 453 conventional rubber there was minimal difference apart from the car stopped tramlining. I then got a deal on a set on style 128 19" staggered with Michelin Supersports and the ride was transformed, much better than the 18" NCT's and quieter also.
In summary if you are going to 19" make sure you use premium rubber to get the best results.
Just need to save the pennies now as even 2nd hand, the 172 spider wheels ain't cheap here in the UK !
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I have a E61 535D M Sport highly modified but running standard suspension ride height and fitting 19 inch 172 spiders From the saloon 245/35 fronts 275/30 rears non runflats using 15 mm spacers on the back to stop scrubbing the inner arches , is one of the best mods I have done it transforms the car dramatically , the turn in and body stability is greatly enhanced
I've done about 60000 miles with no issues regarding wheels bearings
If you can find a set of original BMW ones as they are a little stronger than the copy ones
It's something you would not regret and the car looks a whole lot better also
All the best
Humbley
I have a E61 535D M Sport highly modified but running standard suspension ride height and fitting 19 inch 172 spiders From the saloon 245/35 fronts 275/30 rears non runflats using 15 mm spacers on the back to stop scrubbing the inner arches , is one of the best mods I have done it transforms the car dramatically , the turn in and body stability is greatly enhanced
I've done about 60000 miles with no issues regarding wheels bearings
If you can find a set of original BMW ones as they are a little stronger than the copy ones
It's something you would not regret and the car looks a whole lot better also
All the best
Humbley