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

		Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E53) Forum
265/70 17s on! And I finally can use 1st gear.

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....

Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management

LinkBack

Thread Tools

Display Modes

#27

12-22-2020, 06:39 PM

wpoll

Member

Join Date: Sep 2015

Location: South Island, New Zealand

Posts: 5,021

Quote:

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....

__________________
Wayne
2005 BMW X5 3.0d (b 02/05)
2001 BMW F650GS Dakar (b 06/01)

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off Trackbacks are On Pingbacks are On Refbacks are On Forum Rules

Contact Us - Xoutpost - Sponsors - Archive - Top

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:48 AM.

© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.