Can I make a 2004 e53 3.0d have more off road capability?

StumpyPete · #1 02-10-2009, 07:13 AM

The first thing you need is some serious tyres. That makes a massive difference in itself, and probably is the best ROI.

Anything after that is going to take some effort!

omodos · #2 02-10-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by StumpyPete

The first thing you need is some serious tyres. That makes a massive difference in itself, and probably is the best ROI.

Anything after that is going to take some effort!

cheers, thing is got 19" alloys all round, 285/45 back, 255/55 front, and been told not a good idea to put fatter tires on aspect ratio is set to that, hmmmmm?

TwinsPoppa · #3 02-10-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by omodos

cheers, thing is got 19" alloys all round, 285/45 back, 255/55 front, and been told not a good idea to put fatter tires on aspect ratio is set to that, hmmmmm?

I thought I saw a thread that had some humongous tires on an X. Lemme see if I can find it for ya.

omodos · #4 02-10-2009, 10:45 AM

Great looking x5 fella, yeah be good to know if I can fit fatter tires on them, don't mean massive ones but ones that will feel ok on rocks and rough surfaces

StumpyPete · #5 02-11-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by omodos

cheers, thing is got 19" alloys all round, 285/45 back, 255/55 front, and been told not a good idea to put fatter tires on aspect ratio is set to that, hmmmmm?

When Isaid serious tyres - I meant proper off-road knobblies, probably on 17 in wheels and narrower.