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Old 09-11-2010, 09:15 PM
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Hi guys,

I'm in desperate need for some winter wheels and tyres and have my eye on some steelies on eBay.

According to the eBay seller the R53 & R56 wheel fitments are different, is correct? I'm sure they're the same...

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Old 09-11-2010, 11:13 PM
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Hi guys,

I'm in desperate need for some winter wheels and tyres and have my eye on some steelies on eBay.

According to the eBay seller the R53 & R56 wheel fitments are different, is correct? I'm sure they're the same...

Thanks
There are differences in the Wheel Bolt sizes of early and late R53's; lat R53's use 14mm Wheel bolts which are the same as those used on R56's.

Your best bet is use RealOEM.com Online BMW Parts Catalog and see what yours are and go from there.
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What John said. Thomas at 1320 pointed this out last time I was at 1320.
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Also the centre bore is different
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The centre bore is the same Nik, 56.1.

So in short these will fit because I have the later model R53
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get some steelies and knobbly tyres for the snow ,double sweet
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Thats the plan

They'll be painted black ofcourse
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Which tyre size for a 15" rim? 195/60/15? theres 195/50/15 on eBay but I'm concerned I'll get too much scrapage on speed bumps etc, currently running 215/40/17 and I get LOADS of scrapage
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Which tyre size for a 15" rim? 195/60/15? theres 195/50/15 on eBay but I'm concerned I'll get too much scrapage on speed bumps etc, currently running 215/40/17 and I get LOADS of scrapage
For a 5.5x15 rim MINI quote 175/65R15 84H, you'll need to check the tyre diameter and circumference Tyre Calculator - Alloy Wheels, Rochford Tyres - Specialist supplier of alloy wheels and tyres packages, Fast Delivery, Buy Online. to ensure that the tyre size you choose doesn't put your gearing/speedo too far out of calibration
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