Hello - I have read a hundred threads about tire sizes.
I have 7x16 (ET11)) and 8x16 (ET24) staggered Alpinas.
One set up would be 205/55/16 Front and 225/50/16 Rear. From what I have read it seems this was the original Alpina set up.
My question is:
Will 225/50/16 front and 245/45/16 rear work on my 535i and is there a sound reason to go up in tire size?
Thank you.
Tire size for staggered Alpina wheels
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Re: Tire size for staggered Alpina wheels
There is barely any room in the left rear wheelwell, even after rolling the lip, for the 225 tire. Hopefully others with different experiences will chime in!
Re: Tire size for staggered Alpina wheels
I have staggered 16" Hartges and have 225's and 245's on my M5.
My car is NOT lowered.
My car is NOT lowered.
Re: Tire size for staggered Alpina wheels
Is the M5 body configuration ie tire well shape, any different than my 535i? If not, it seams 245's would work on the rears.
Re: Tire size for staggered Alpina wheels
The M5 wheel well is no different, but the fender lips are slightly trimmed.
Take a look at the link in my signature for answers to the tire size question and trimming the fender lips.
Take a look at the link in my signature for answers to the tire size question and trimming the fender lips.