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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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A friend of mine who owns a tire & wheel place offered me a set of used OEM M5 wheels to put on my 525i. Is there anything I would have to do regarding the computer ex: error codes or anything of that matter? And any opinions on the Hancook evo v12 tires? That's what I was planning on using.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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I have in on my 530I and no issues at all. You might have to lower your car for better stance. GL
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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No issues, just make sure you lower your car at the same time or it will look dumb.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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Why would it look dumb? I notice some people here have 19" rims here without modding their suspension and it looks fine.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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Nothing to worry. They would look great on your car. For better stance, I'd add spacers to push the rims out more, so they are flush with fenders.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 01:20 PM
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I've said this many times before but yes there will be a problem...

looking to damn good .

I've got the Hankook Ventus Evo 12 tires and they are one of the best bang for your buck tires (same class as like Falken 452s). I think the other members are saying it'll look dumb is because OEM M5 suspension sits a lot lower than OEM non-M and to my belief, it is even lower than the the non-M OEM sport suspension. They are great wheels though, and recommend throwing them on your ride.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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Go for it buddy!!!
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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if straight off of an M5, the tire sizes used on the M5 will not be able to be used on your e60. for your e60, recommended tire sizes are 245/35/19 and 275/30/19
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy
if straight off of an M5, the tire sizes used on the M5 will not be able to be used on your e60. for your e60, recommended tire sizes are 245/35/19 and 275/30/19

uh oh, i already ordered the tires. So with the tire sizes used on the M5 ill end up with rubbing? or they simply wont fit?
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by al_ongvano
I have in on my 530I and no issues at all. You might have to lower your car for better stance. GL

can you post a picture of your car, if its not too much to ask. I noticed you have the same front bumper as me and i wanted to see what itll look like with the wheels. Thanks!!
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