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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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19x8.5, 19x9.5 (Staggered Set up)
ET 35MM what size tire do i need for my 2008 528xi will also be dropping it on h&r springs
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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Front 245/35/19
Rear 275/30/19

There is a whole thread in the E60 mods section on tires. Definitely worth a read as it goes into more detail with offsets, spacers etc..
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 06:22 AM
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I've been on the recommended Front = 245/35/19 & Rear = 275/30/19 size but on my next tire set I'll go wider on the rear to 285/30/19 that way it'll match the front even closer and give a bit more meat for cushion & fill up the fender some more.

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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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I drive to Jersey a lot, and I know NY doesn't have awesome roads either. I would not get anything lower then a 35 series tire up there, or else it could cause my rims to bend. Jersey roads are horrible.
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