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Old 09-10-2017, 12:04 PM
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A question for all my esteemed colleagues in this forum. I am getting ready to purchase a set of tires for my e70 3.0si, and I thought I would have some fun. I live in Colorado and do a lot of mountain driving, so I thought I would go with a set of Goodyear Wrangler Duratecs (265/60r18). Currently I am running 255/55r18s on stock wheels. All my research here and elsewhere indicates the 265 combination should fit. Before I pull the trigger and drop $1k+ on new shoes, can anyone here convince me that combination won't work?

BTW, I am investigating purchasing a set 15mm wheel spacers just encase my top front ball joints becomes a problem.

Thanks in advance for the advice.
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I think this guy did just that

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I run the DuraTracs in that exact same size on my 2011 35d with no issues. Amazing tires. Fills the wheel well and looks better too. PM me with your cell # & I'll text you a picture.
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I run the DuraTracs in that exact same size on my 2011 35d with no issues. Amazing tires. Fills the wheel well and looks better too. PM me with your cell # & I'll text you a picture.
Wait, what?!? How can it look better than a slammed ride on some 22s with 25 profiles??? IMPOSSIBLE!


Oh, whats that you say? You dont like your meaty and capable X5 sitting on 7 inch Lucite stripper heels, with dainty rubber strips on the ground?


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Wait, what?!? How can it look better than a slammed ride on some 22s with 25 profiles??? IMPOSSIBLE!


Oh, whats that you say? You dont like your meaty and capable X5 sitting on 7 inch Lucite stripper heels, with dainty rubber strips on the ground?

LOL!!! Love this!!!
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Wait, what?!? How can it look better than a slammed ride on some 22s with 25 profiles??? IMPOSSIBLE!


Oh, whats that you say? You dont like your meaty and capable X5 sitting on 7 inch Lucite stripper heels, with dainty rubber strips on the ground?
I have 22's with 40 profile. Yes it does handle like a drunk pig why do you ask?
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Whooo bad visual. To use the same analogy, strippers out here in Colorado wear boots, which does not detract at all from their looks or functionality.
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It'll look like crap, ride like a Towncar and handle like anything made by GM but to each his own.
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It'll look like crap, ride like a Towncar and handle like anything made by GM but to each his own.
Yup, except mine looks great. I got a white X5 with black trim, black grill, windows so totally tinted I don't even know if my rearview mirror dims and black finish Giovana's.
I dont like the way the truck drives but it looks great sitting still.
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It'll look like crap, ride like a Towncar and handle like anything made by GM but to each his own.
Good thing all this is, is an opinion. I've had many compliments on how the 265/60/18 Goodyear Duratracs make this look to be more manly and capable instead of a soccer mom car.
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