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      08-07-2012, 05:07 PM   #3
guelphman73
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Drives: 2013 528 xDrive
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Toronto

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Hi. Thanks. Just received this from another member. Sounds like it may be a no-go if 528's are different than 535/550's

"This is the message that was sent:
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Given you have a 528xi with 350M style wheel, the stock is f: 18 * 8 et 30 and r: 18 * 9 et 44.

Based on straight calculation using 20" 343M wheels spec. being f: 20 * 9 et 34 and r: 20 * 10 et 34

Result:
F: 17mm less clearance from strut/suspension and the wheel will extend by 9mm.
Opinion - definitely no go because your tire will rub against the strut, if not rubbing, certainly it's way too close to it. No aftermarket parts can correct this. I would not recommend it.


R: 3mm less clearance from strut/suspension and the wheel will extend by 23mm.
Opinion - if travel on rough road, you are at the border line of the tire hitting the fender. There are bloggers have done and claimed without issue but I would not recommend it.

Please note your 528 has a slight variation wheel than the 535 & 550 to begin with."




Anybody have additional thoughts?
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