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Re: E28 535/M5 tire size (archive)
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Posted by Mark W on April 08, 2001 at 14:23:39:

In Reply to: E28 535/M5 tire size posted by Hbar on April 08, 2001 at 13:46:18:

Because that's what the factory did to the '88 M5s with the 16"x7-1/2", et20 wheels. I mimiced their (the factory) design on my 535is so I could get the '88 M5 wheels to fit my car. I took the car to a body shop, they trimmed the lip (about 3/8" at the top), ground it smooth, primered it and reundercoated it for $150. It looks like a factory job.

Mark W
'85 M535i (rolled fender lip by the PO)
'88 535is (trimmed fender lip)

Why does an M5 e-28 use a 225-50-16 while
an E-28 535 of the same year(86-88) only able to accomodate
a 205-55-16......??
(535: rolling the rear lips is only way to go to a 225 without rubbing ) WHY ??




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