Fitment advice from the experts

[bren]

Originally Posted by Nick M3

The E39 has a special center bore of 74.1. IIRC, they decided that was a stupid idea and didn't do it to any other cars.

Isn't the x5 odd too?

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by equ

205/45-17 is completely wrong as is 225/50-17. 205/50-17 would be acceptable, but 225/45-17 would be better.

I ran 225/45-17 all-seasons on my e90xi. Then I had 225/45-17 winters front and rear for the e90i rwd... Best size winters for that car.

What is the e60 wheel offset that you have? I'm almost sure it will work before seeing the number, but I couldn't pick it out of your first message.

Wheel offset is 43 on the e61 wheels. 34/39 on the e91.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by SARAFIL

I have 225/45 that I use in the winter and they work really well while still retaining decent handling characteristics.

Not sure about the offset on a E60 wheel, I didn't get into those numbers on your original post. Let me check it out.

What winter tires do you have?

[SARAFIL]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

What winter tires do you have?

Blizzack lm-25 RFT

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by SARAFIL

Blizzack lm-25 RFT

Do you like them? They seem to be the best choice in run flat performance snows...

[SARAFIL]

I like them. I am actually quite pleased with how the car handles on dry roads with the snows. Certainly not the same as a 18" performance tire, but still handles good enough. And the ride is very good.