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Old 09-05-2007, 10:44 PM
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Fender Flares
At what wheel diameter do you need fender flares to properly 'align' the outer aspect of the tires with the body? Looking (extensively) at other members' photos I'm guessing 21 inches and above but I'd appreciate a more 'informed' opinion.
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Old 09-05-2007, 11:34 PM
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Not rim size but tire width I think .. anything greater than 255 seems to need the flares.
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Old 09-06-2007, 12:12 AM
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I have the factory 20's with the 315 rears, but no flares. I like the look, and have not installed the larger flares so far.
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Cosmetically the factory 20's look great without flares. However, I saw a pair of BMW OEM 21's at my dealer today and they looked 'off' without the flares.
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whats "flares" ?
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Quote:
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whats "flares" ?
These are flares.
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I don't see an option for fender flares alone.... and I've noticed all X5s with those black outlined fenders... they don't seem to be much of a fender flare...

also can you have the TPMS disabled so you don't get a warning light when switching to larger wheels?
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Old 09-07-2007, 03:48 AM
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I need some flares too. Has anyone installed some on an E70 yet?

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Old 09-07-2007, 10:19 AM
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Here are P/Ns. Check items referenced for 20inch wheels (Y214)....

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...72&hg=51&fg=20
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Old 09-07-2007, 12:20 PM
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Thanks, SMV, anything for 21" ?
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