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08-11-2011, 11:24 PM | #1 |
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Thoughts on Tire Size (Comparisons)
I replaced my OEM wheels and tires on my previous 528i with the wheels and tires in the middle column below. As you can see, they were quite a bit wider and only slightly taller. They fit well with no issues.
I am probably going to use the same wheels on my new 528i that is on order now... or at least the same size wheel, but the tire I want to go with, the Michelin MXM4 is not offered in the previous size I had, so I plan to use the proposed 245/50/18, which will be narrower than the previous tire, but yet again a bit taller... nearly an inch taller than the OEM. There appears to be plenty of clearance and they will probably look better filling up the wheel well more... and I like the idea of getting back close to the sidewall height of the OEM. I am not much on the railroad boxcar type wheels with a layer of rubber stretched over them. I like a little bit of rubber with my wheels. No offense intended to those who like that style... call me old fashioned. Speedometer difference will be 2 mph faster at 60 mph, but I am not concerned about it. My truck has run bigger tires at 3 mph faster since I have owned it. I am a slow poke anyway... I am the guy leading the long train of cars you get behind. Basically I want to make sure I am not missing anything and would appreciate any reassurances that I should be fine before I get my tire guy to order these for me. Thanks! |
08-12-2011, 11:49 AM | #2 |
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Why not get them in the proper size of 245/45/18?
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08-12-2011, 02:20 PM | #5 |
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OK... yeah... I remember seeing those now. They did not offer them at Discount. I did actually consider those, but the sidewall height is even less than my previous aftermarket 18's. I don't wanna go less, but would rather have more sidewall to compliment the comfort more. Plus they would be shorter than the stock tire, albeit only by a smidgen.
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But the stock 18" size is 245/45/18.
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