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SIXPACKDREAMER
04-30-2004, 01:44 PM
Please can someone help me. I am thinking of upgrading my alloys and tyres.
I currently have 225/60/15 on standard BMW alloys. I want to upgrade to
235/40/17 on a new set of alloys. I am thinking that it is a easy as take of the old ones and put on the new ones. The new ones are currently on someone else BMW however it is the same Model. Can someone tell me if it is as easy taking off the old ones and putting the new one's on.

Thanks for helping.
scott540
04-30-2004, 01:48 PM
yeah, just take off the old, put on the new.
SIXPACKDREAMER
04-30-2004, 02:15 PM
After finding out that answer will I also have to lower my car (springs) ?
winfred
04-30-2004, 02:22 PM
only if you want the look/handling/crappy ride/alignment
DueyT
04-30-2004, 08:51 PM
235/45-17 is the stock 17" tire size. Your 235/40's will be lower height overall and your speedo will over-read.

Cheers,
Duey