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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by corey
Has anyone gone with 245/45/18 and 275/40/18 on a sedan? If so, can you post some pics? The only ones I saw thus far are on wagons.
+1, only with 19 inch rims...

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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Roy7
+1, only with 19 inch rims...

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Why not do it and post the photos? Fit is the same as wagons.

Unless you have the auto leveling rear suspension, I'd be careful overloading the trunk though.
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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My question wasnt so much for appearance versus handling/ride.

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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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ok, well it's about the same overall diameter as the m5 uses.
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by norsecarnut
ok, well it's about the same overall diameter as the m5 uses.
I actually had looked into it, the M5 runs with 255/40/19 front, and 285/35/19 rear - and that doesnt fit on our Xi Models, so for me w/fatter tires (45/40), lower offset, and narrower tires, I think it should fit?

But not convinced on the ride quality. The M5 is pretty bumpy/rough even with the thicker tire-ratios.

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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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I think those tire sizes actually work fine, it's the wheel offsets that won't fit an xi in the front.

Anyway, the ride will be like my car which I find to be great. A sedan doesn't actually weigh much different and the weight balance is almost the same as well so I am sure you'll be pleased.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 07:10 AM
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Anyone know if the style 166s (m5 reps) 18x9 et20 all around will fit my 535xi ?
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by M603
Anyone know if the style 166s (m5 reps) 18x9 et20 all around will fit my 535xi ?
No, they wont 'cuz et20 offset is too low for xi
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by M603
Anyone know if the style 166s (m5 reps) 18x9 et20 all around will fit my 535xi ?
Guess you can't be bothered to read the thread?
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by norsecarnut
Guess you can't be bothered to read the thread?
I didnt want to say it since I've said my share of stupid questions.
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