My E61 530d with 20" Bmw style 101 rims.
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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
BMW supplies these sizes for the E65 7er:
9x20 front 245/40R20 ET 24
10x20 rear 275/35R20 ET 24
Other members here have fitted those sizes to their E60s, e.g. the 20" Radial Spoke 32 rims.
Putting 255s up front is probably going to be too much, same case as with the M5 19" rims with 255s where members have reported problems with rubbing. I suggest going for the sizes listed above.
For more details check out this website Felgenkatalog, which has ALL BMW rims with factory default tyre sizes. Just use the drop-down tab on the left handside to select the model of car, in this case 7er E65, and it will list all wheels. You'll then find the M101 rims, click on them, and it will show you all various versions of the wheel and the BMW recommended sizes for each model.
9x20 front 245/40R20 ET 24
10x20 rear 275/35R20 ET 24
Other members here have fitted those sizes to their E60s, e.g. the 20" Radial Spoke 32 rims.
Putting 255s up front is probably going to be too much, same case as with the M5 19" rims with 255s where members have reported problems with rubbing. I suggest going for the sizes listed above.
For more details check out this website Felgenkatalog, which has ALL BMW rims with factory default tyre sizes. Just use the drop-down tab on the left handside to select the model of car, in this case 7er E65, and it will list all wheels. You'll then find the M101 rims, click on them, and it will show you all various versions of the wheel and the BMW recommended sizes for each model.
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
reooo only posted 3 times and hasn't logged in for 2.5 months, we might have to work this out by ourselves!
Because of the Touring's rear air suspension, you will always have limited space on the rear. That's why I needed at least 12mm with my ET32 19" rims, but actually opted for 15mm. Maybe a 5mm spacer is all you need front and rear
Sounds strange, but T?V rejected 10mm on mine and 12mm would have been ok.
Because of the Touring's rear air suspension, you will always have limited space on the rear. That's why I needed at least 12mm with my ET32 19" rims, but actually opted for 15mm. Maybe a 5mm spacer is all you need front and rear
Sounds strange, but T?V rejected 10mm on mine and 12mm would have been ok.
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Hi and thanks for replying!
As you are running 9,5" ET32 at the rear and I'm 10" ET24 we are looking at a wheel intrusion difference of 1,65 mm less than your set up. Therefore a 10 mm spacer would be sufficient. I'm sure T?V has a minimum clearance requirement and that's why they rejected your 10 mm spacer and demanded a 12 mm instead.
I will need 10 mm all around, both front and rear.
Let's see what H&R can offer...
As you are running 9,5" ET32 at the rear and I'm 10" ET24 we are looking at a wheel intrusion difference of 1,65 mm less than your set up. Therefore a 10 mm spacer would be sufficient. I'm sure T?V has a minimum clearance requirement and that's why they rejected your 10 mm spacer and demanded a 12 mm instead.
I will need 10 mm all around, both front and rear.
Let's see what H&R can offer...
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by Robbo' post='949995' date='Jul 22 2009, 11:32 AM
Hi and thanks for replying!
As you are running 9,5" ET32 at the rear and I'm 10" ET24 we are looking at a wheel intrusion difference of 1,65 mm less than your set up. Therefore a 10 mm spacer would be sufficient. I'm sure T?V has a minimum clearance requirement and that's why they rejected your 10 mm spacer and demanded a 12 mm instead.
I will need 10 mm all around, both front and rear.
Let's see what H&R can offer...
As you are running 9,5" ET32 at the rear and I'm 10" ET24 we are looking at a wheel intrusion difference of 1,65 mm less than your set up. Therefore a 10 mm spacer would be sufficient. I'm sure T?V has a minimum clearance requirement and that's why they rejected your 10 mm spacer and demanded a 12 mm instead.
I will need 10 mm all around, both front and rear.
Let's see what H&R can offer...
As a point of reference, I have Front 245/35/R19, Rear 275/30/R19. That equates to a tyre wall height of 35% of 245 (85,75mm) and 30% of 275 (82,5mm).
H&R do 10mm spacers. You'll find plenty of offers on Ebay (Germany).
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='950004' date='Jul 22 2009, 11:50 AM
Just need to make sure your tyres are not too "high" and rub against the arches, otherwise I agree you'll be fine with those spacers.
As a point of reference, I have Front 245/35/R19, Rear 275/30/R19. That equates to a tyre wall height of 35% of 245 (85,75mm) and 30% of 275 (82,5mm).
H&R do 10mm spacers. You'll find plenty of offers on Ebay (Germany).
As a point of reference, I have Front 245/35/R19, Rear 275/30/R19. That equates to a tyre wall height of 35% of 245 (85,75mm) and 30% of 275 (82,5mm).
H&R do 10mm spacers. You'll find plenty of offers on Ebay (Germany).
I have a good contact with a german vendor of H&R products, thanks anyway!
By the way, there is no rubbing at the moment so the spacer thing is just for safety!
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by Robbo' post='950005' date='Jul 22 2009, 11:53 AM
No pb with the tires, they are 235/35 respectively 275/30.
I have a good contact with a german vendor of H&R products, thanks anyway!
By the way, there is no rubbing at the moment so the spacer thing is just for safety!
I have a good contact with a german vendor of H&R products, thanks anyway!
By the way, there is no rubbing at the moment so the spacer thing is just for safety!
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Originally Posted by Robbo' post='950005' date='Jul 22 2009, 12:53 PM
No pb with the tires, they are 235/35 respectively 275/30.
I have a good contact with a german vendor of H&R products, thanks anyway!
By the way, there is no rubbing at the moment so the spacer thing is just for safety!
I have a good contact with a german vendor of H&R products, thanks anyway!
By the way, there is no rubbing at the moment so the spacer thing is just for safety!
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='950381' date='Jul 22 2009, 08:41 PM
Does the H&R 10 mm spacers set come with new longer black bolts?
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