Hi Everyone. Been a lurker for many years now. Just had the good sense to join.
I needed a little help. I tried searching, couldn't find the answer, nevertheless, my apologies if it's a stupid question.
I love the Style 249 rims from the 6 series and would love to put them on my E66 7 series. Was wondering if anyone has done this or could tell me if it'll be a problem.
The 249's are ET14 fronts and ET 18 rears. Also the 6 series runs these tire sizes
8.5 x 19 Front ET 14 245/40 R19
9 x 19 Rear ET 18 275/35 R19
As compared to these the standard 19inch on the 7 are
9 x 19 Front ET 24 245/45 R19W
10 x 19 Rear ET 24 275/40 R19W
So, As far as I understand, the 249 rims will be more towards the outside of the car due to lesser offset but is it too much. (I was told +/- 5 is OK)
Also on these narrower rims if I run the higher profile tires (same section width as on the 6) already on the 7, will it be a problem with regards to safety and handling?
Hope someone can help me out. Thanks.
I needed a little help. I tried searching, couldn't find the answer, nevertheless, my apologies if it's a stupid question.
I love the Style 249 rims from the 6 series and would love to put them on my E66 7 series. Was wondering if anyone has done this or could tell me if it'll be a problem.
The 249's are ET14 fronts and ET 18 rears. Also the 6 series runs these tire sizes
8.5 x 19 Front ET 14 245/40 R19
9 x 19 Rear ET 18 275/35 R19
As compared to these the standard 19inch on the 7 are
9 x 19 Front ET 24 245/45 R19W
10 x 19 Rear ET 24 275/40 R19W
So, As far as I understand, the 249 rims will be more towards the outside of the car due to lesser offset but is it too much. (I was told +/- 5 is OK)
Also on these narrower rims if I run the higher profile tires (same section width as on the 6) already on the 7, will it be a problem with regards to safety and handling?
Hope someone can help me out. Thanks.