width/tyre issues?
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Printed Date: 10-May-2024 at 03:57
Topic: width/tyre issues?
Posted By: 523 iAN
Subject: width/tyre issues?
Date Posted: 08-September-2012 at 08:31
i have very recently fitted a set of Rondell "58" on to my E39 (which i do really like the look of  )the tyres came with the wheels & on the rear are a pair of 10" rim's fitted with near new pirelli pzero "275/35/18" i'm getting a very slight bit of wheel arch buff on the O/S rear. basicly my question is: if any one has these wheels/size fitted to there E39 saloon do you have any issues? i think i'll either be downsizing the tyres or i have a weak rear spring on the N/S which TBH changing 2 rear springs would be cheaper than 2 new rear tyres  pis of my car, looking at the clearance from tyre to wheel arch i'd say my rear spring is the culprit? (to much flex & sagging under pressure).. that said, it's the other side that's buffing at the rear   ------------- 2003-530i SE 
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Posted By: Issy
Date Posted: 08-September-2012 at 11:09
IIRC Cambell had this issue with his E39 so he might be able to help answer your question?  -------------  |
Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 08-September-2012 at 12:12
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yeah i had the same issue on my last E39 running 18" wheels (proper off set, just phat tyres, lol) i just popped spring assister's in between the rear coil's and all was good, drove it for over 2yrs with them in place with no prob's ... there's a good chance they might still be in place on that car??
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Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 08-September-2012 at 19:45
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10" rims are just too phaaatttt. The E60 has a max of 9.5" wide rims at the rear. E61 and it's even less on the rear I think. ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |