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82-88 E28's (except M5) are identical for tire (archive)
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Posted by fitment __Pat Hines on April 09, 2001 at 01:15:10:

In Reply to: Does the same go for an 84' 533i? posted by Brian Kodai on April 09, 2001 at 01:00:52:

The main issues are tire diameter, ideal is 24.8 inches plus or minus 0.20 inches, and proper offset for your wheels. Proper offset varies for 5-series cars depending on rim width. Seven inch rim widths are normally offset about 20-22 mm.

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 ??

The 535i/is will readily accomodate a 225/50-16 tire on wheels with the proper offset, 20 mm.

Pat hines

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