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Old 12-22-2020, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Tomdownunder View Post
My E53 had the staggered 19" rims with 285s on the back and 255s on the front. I got sick of tyres lasting less than 20,000kms so I now run stock 17's with 236 65 17 all terrain tyres. Doesn't handle quite as well, but tyres last a whole lot longer.
I hear ya, Tom. I have squared 8.5" 18" rims and get about 80-100,000kms out of a set of tyres. Every time I see a 19" staggered set of wheels come up for sale, I remind myself of this and move on....
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