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  1. #1
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    wheel tire sizes

    I have a 08 535xi and I know I can go staggered safely, but I'm just having a hard time deciding on width and offsets. If y'all would be so kind to help a brother out with info and pic's that'd be awesome! I'm going with 19's, preferred info with these but I'm open to other options if they catch my eye.

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    The important thing to remember with E60 AWD cars is that the rolling circumference has to match within 3% on all four wheels. Otherwise, you risk trashing your transfer case. A site like http://www.willtheyfit.com/ will help you determine this.

    Wheel offsets for xi's range from ET 35 to 45.

    Start with a site like tirerack.com to determine standard tire sizes for your model.
    2007 530xi, Black Metallic Sapphire, 6 speed manual, Sport package, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Premium Sound Package, Sirius Satellite Radio, MTech front bumper, Replica Style 166 wheels

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    It's easy enough to go square on the E60/E61 that I usually suggest that path over staggered, just to avoid having to play tire size games. But if you want to go staggered getting less than a 1% match in tire sizes is fairly easy with all the options around nowadays.

    On my wagon, I went 19x9 ET35.5 (ET48+12.5mm spacer) front and 19x9 ET18 rear with 255/40/19 tires all around, rear required a mild roll to avoid rubbing, the front is rub free. If I had to do it again, I'd go with about a 5mm less aggressive setup in the rear to avoid having to roll.

    With AWD E60s I usually push my guys towards square setups and I usually suggest 19x9 ET35 squared with a 10mm spacer in the rear IF you want a more aggressive rear stance.

    -James
    Last edited by ECSTuning; 12-08-2017 at 10:07 AM.

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    Seems like you are using oversized tires. Stock sport wagon is 245/40/18. If you keep 40 serie when going to 19 and stay the same it wider, you are increasing the diameter over stock. I am not surprised that caused rubbing.

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