735i tyres
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Printed Date: 05-May-2024 at 21:29
Topic: 735i tyres
Posted By: 1988 735
Subject: 735i tyres
Date Posted: 22-February-2006 at 12:36
| Hi all, I recently bought a 1988 735i se, runs really well however the steering is quite stiff, have checked fliud levels on power steering all seems ok. But i have concerns about the tyre sizes as far as i can tell it has original wheels wearing 440/15 tyres. As these are crappy remouldes i need a new set. Are these correct sizes? thanks. |
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Posted By: 1988 735
Date Posted: 22-February-2006 at 13:14
| I meant 240/15 not 440/15 doh! |
Posted By: jenks80085
Date Posted: 22-February-2006 at 17:52
No wonder the steering would be stiff on rims that phat 
Might look cool though with wheels like that plus a starsky and hutch paint job - maybe you should track down some 440's after all 
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Posted By: AndyS
Date Posted: 22-February-2006 at 20:47
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Don't you mean 240/45 x 415? They are TRX metrics & cost around £200 each. The grip is evil in damp conditions. Easier option is to get some 15" wheels off an E34 with 225/60 x 15 tyres. You'll never look back (or out the side window as you try to correct the massive oversteer!). ------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: 1988 735
Date Posted: 23-February-2006 at 12:54
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On closer Inspection Andy they are indeed 240/45x415, ( difficult to see as the walls are worn). Im assuming that these are correct then? The steering just feels stiff and heavy and £200 quid a tyre just plain scares me to death! |
Posted By: the big lad
Date Posted: 23-February-2006 at 14:02
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Don't mean to be funny, but wouldn't you be better of buying a replacement set of wheels and tyres of somewhere like ebay?? Those metric sizes are just a pain. ------------- 740i virgin and happy with it. Blissfully happy in France |
Posted By: AndyS
Date Posted: 23-February-2006 at 16:14
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I got a set of mint 17" Style 32's from an E39 Sport & slapped on a new set of Goodyear F1's. What a difference. It steered better, rode better & gripped better. That lot cost about a grand but of course you can do it much cheaper by going for 15" wheels & tyres. Try some of the BMW breakers like Fritzs Bits etc. You'll be impressed. ------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow">
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