265/70 17s on! And I finally can use 1st gear.

[kspark]

I am running 265 Falken Wildpeaks on style 69's, which are 8.5" across. If you had 8" wheels I'd say go for it, but a full inch difference might be pushing it. Not sure if this helps at all.

[richardb]

kspark those look amazing! I love the look. The 69's are one of my favorite wheels, didn't realize they were 8.5''. I know they came on early model pre-lci sport models.

[kspark]

Originally Posted by richardb

kspark those look amazing! I love the look. The 69's are one of my favorite wheels, didn't realize they were 8.5''. I know they came on early model pre-lci sport models.

Thanks! I believe the sedan versions came in 8", except the 7 series which had 8.5's in the back. The first gen X5 came with square 8.5's all around.

[richardb]

What is the sidewall height of your tires?

[kspark]

Originally Posted by richardb

What is the sidewall height of your tires?

265/60/18

[Tomdownunder]

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.

[wpoll]

Originally Posted by Tomdownunder

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....

[EODguy]

You guys are lucky I replace more front end parts than tires and apparently the surface of the sun has potholes too...

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