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In Reply to: 18" Wheels posted by Preston on January 26, 2000 at 23:18:06:
BMW recommends 235/40/18 in front and 265/35/18 in rear on 18x8/9 rims. I would also suggest that you check out the tire ratings on tire rack for performance and ride quality factors. You may end up with a very harsh riding tire.
I just upgraded to 18's and I went with Dunlop SP Sport 9000 in the above sizes. I am very pleased with both the handling and ride comfort of these tires. They were a bit more pricey than the Pirelli's you are looking at.
choose carefully...
Jim-
: I am looking to upgrade my wheels on my E39. Check this out - any ideas?
: TIRERACK.COM:
: Pirelli P7000 SS - 225-40-18" $146 x 2 $ 292
: Pirelli P7000 SS - 265-40-18" $179 x 2 $ 358
: Borbet TD - 18" x 8" Front $289 x 2 $ 578
: Borbet TD - 18" x 9" Rear $309 x 2 $ 618
: -----------------------------------------------------Total $1846
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: Pirelli P7000 SSS - 235-40-18" $157 x 4 $ 628
: Fittipaldi Tubolare 18" x 9" $279 x 4 $1116
: ------------------------------------------------------
: Total $1744