Winter wheels and tires for 550i
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My father just picked up his 550 last week, but the dealer said they didn't have any winter wheels & tire packages available.
So I went on Tirerack to see if they had anything available for it and most importantly compare price. On the website it would only give me the option to buy 19 inch winter wheels, is it possible to fit 18 inch wheels on it?
So I went on Tirerack to see if they had anything available for it and most importantly compare price. On the website it would only give me the option to buy 19 inch winter wheels, is it possible to fit 18 inch wheels on it?
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The standard wheels are 18's. Getting the sports package adds the 19 inch wheels. Bottom line is yes, you can fit 18's to the 550...
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BTW, if your Dad shops and buys thru the link in my signature he can receive an additional 4% rebate.
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My Ride: 2011 BMW 550i; Dark Graphite Metalliic/Oyster, 4.4 TT V8, 8-sp AT, Sports Package, Dynamic Handling, Premium Package 2, Cold Weather Package, HUD
Isn't kind of early to start shopping for snow tires?
Maybe not if you live in Alaska.
Maybe not if you live in Alaska.
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My father just picked up his 550 last week, but the dealer said they didn't have any winter wheels & tire packages available.
So I went on Tirerack to see if they had anything available for it and most importantly compare price. On the website it would only give me the option to buy 19 inch winter wheels, is it possible to fit 18 inch wheels on it?
So I went on Tirerack to see if they had anything available for it and most importantly compare price. On the website it would only give me the option to buy 19 inch winter wheels, is it possible to fit 18 inch wheels on it?
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
BMW does make an "official" 18" winter OEM setup...but you have to check under the M5. But any 17's or 18's will work that are OEM for RWD E60's. Buy the 18" Sport Edition A7 rims. They are one of the only ones that are hubcentric for the E60, and this is what many of the BMW dealerships order for their customers for winter. 245/40/18 tires. This is what I have.
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...12&hg=36&fg=15
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...Silver+Painted
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...12&hg=36&fg=15
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...Silver+Painted
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Is this the F10 section??!! Bah...wonder if these wheels above fit? I am still guessing yes.
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011