E39 Need advice for tire & rim setup

[LightingStrike]

Hi,guys, just got my 525 the rims and tires setup are all round 18" 8.5" tires are 225/45/18 on the fronts and rear are 235/40/18..I have seen most of my friends setup are all round 235/40/18 or 245/40/18..the other thing is the front tires load rating are 91..abit worry about the front tires..or should I or should I not worry...?Please advice..thank...cheers..

 

[AstroCreep]

LightningStrike,

I had that 'staggered' setup for 2 years.
Grip ok.

By the way, I have SACHS coils for sale, which I have not posted as WTS item yet.
PM me if interested.

 

[bimmer73]

Hi,

guys, just got my 525 the rims and tires setup are all round 18" 8.5" tires are 225/45/18 on the fronts and rear are 235/40/18..

I have seen most of my friends setup are all round 235/40/18 or 245/40/18..the other thing is the front tires load rating are 91..abit worry about the front tires..or should I or should I not worry...?

Please advice..thank...cheers..

you should go 235/40/18 all round.

 

[bmw7833]

you should go 235/40/18 all round.

Hi bro, care to explain why not 245/40? I was told 245/40 is the best fit for 8.5J rims.

 

[dominic]

LightningStrike,

I had that 'staggered' setup for 2 years.
Grip ok.

By the way, I have SACHS coils for sale, which I have not posted as WTS item yet.
PM me if interested.

Hi Astro,
Yr SACHS coil how much?
where location & contact no Pls.
interested.
Thanks
0123892269

 

[LightingStrike]

one thing worrys me is the front tires are 91 weight rating? ok to put on the front?

 

[bimmer73]

Hi bro, care to explain why not 245/40? I was told 245/40 is the best fit for 8.5J rims.

The car don't feel heavy while driving. less under steer