My first BMW...question and some pics
11-27-2008, 04:28 PM
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So i?m using staggered rims but not tyres, as my rear rims are wider than the front rims but my tyres are the same size! 255/.../19".
Will change this to the right or correct size when they "sing their last song"!
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So i?m using staggered rims but not tyres, as my rear rims are wider than the front rims but my tyres are the same size! 255/.../19".
Will change this to the right or correct size when they "sing their last song"!
11-27-2008, 08:48 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Black E61 530Xd - M-sport - Comfort - Advantage
Originally Posted by BlaSTiWi' post='733039' date='Nov 28 2008, 01:01 AM
Nice ride!!! Congrats!!!
Here are the side pics of my xi http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...st&p=542355.
Maybe I'm wrong but you might want to check that you can run staggered on the touring, if I recall correctly the rear suspension may prevent staggered setup but forgot if it apply to E61 X-drive family or not.
Here are the side pics of my xi http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...st&p=542355.
Maybe I'm wrong but you might want to check that you can run staggered on the touring, if I recall correctly the rear suspension may prevent staggered setup but forgot if it apply to E61 X-drive family or not.
That ET35 and 40 seems to be fine...no rubbing I assume?
There are many e61's with staggered wheel in the forums, so that won't be a problem.
Are there any disadvantages having wider (275) rear tires???
11-28-2008, 11:46 PM
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Good looking car definitely! Both BBS LM and CSL-type wheels will look good in your car but this is matter of opinion, of course.
I do not see reason to go for staggered setup with X-drive. With X-drive it's better that all tyres are exactly the same size and you do not need wider tires in back for good grip. I would go for 245/35/19 with et 35-40. I planned that kind of setup, when I replaced my tyres last summer, but after all thinking and planning I voted for ride comfort and got new set in original size.
Link to good visual tyre and wheel calculator: wheel calculator. It gives clear recommendations which setup's might cause problems.
I do not see reason to go for staggered setup with X-drive. With X-drive it's better that all tyres are exactly the same size and you do not need wider tires in back for good grip. I would go for 245/35/19 with et 35-40. I planned that kind of setup, when I replaced my tyres last summer, but after all thinking and planning I voted for ride comfort and got new set in original size.
Link to good visual tyre and wheel calculator: wheel calculator. It gives clear recommendations which setup's might cause problems.
11-29-2008, 01:21 AM
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11-29-2008, 03:46 AM
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11-29-2008, 10:28 AM
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12-02-2008, 07:25 AM
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Thanks for the comments guys!
I will try to find out if I can fit all wheels 255/35/19 with ET35. If not then I?ll put 245/35/19 and thats it.
It seems that the ET is not the biggest issue...after reading couple of topics about X-model suspensions I found I was writing BS about getting coilovers to front...
Is really true, that there is still no other solution for us X-drivers than H&R lowering springs???
I will try to find out if I can fit all wheels 255/35/19 with ET35. If not then I?ll put 245/35/19 and thats it.
It seems that the ET is not the biggest issue...after reading couple of topics about X-model suspensions I found I was writing BS about getting coilovers to front...
Is really true, that there is still no other solution for us X-drivers than H&R lowering springs???
12-02-2008, 10:56 AM
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My Ride: Cars:2011 - BMW F11 535i, Alpine White, Msport version2009 - MINI COOPER, Mellow Yellow2007 - BMW E61 LCI 530i, Space Gray, Msport version - SOLD2006 - MINI COOPER, Park Lane Version - SOLD2005 - BMW E61 525i, Titan Silver, Msport version - SOLD2003
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Hi Mika,
Congrats for your new ride and welcome to the forum.
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Marco
Congrats for your new ride and welcome to the forum.
Ciao
Marco
12-05-2008, 05:45 AM
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Very nice E61!
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