Style 71 (E39) M5 wheels on a Sport 528i?

Ok, so I finally assembled a complete set of Style 71 M5 E39 wheels, the staggered 18" set up, 8" in the front 9.5" rear. I have a couple questions: What are the favorite summer only tires? Has anybody run into problems installing this setup on a Sport Pkg E39 (1999 5281T)? Any advice is welcome.

Thanks!

Potenza RE760's...

From my personal experience, I really like the Potenza RE760's but recommend the RE960's cause they have a 40k mileage warranty. HOWEVER, they are an all-season performance tire...

R rated Tires?

I was under the impression that R Speed Rated tires were not recommended and that Z rated tires are strongly suggested.

Tires & wheels are on

So, I am the original poster. I have now installed a set of staggered OEM M5 wheels (E39) with Bridgestone Potenza RE760 in M5 sizes. They fit perfectly. They feel great but until I get the car aligned and set up properly I am not going to push it. I have no "rave story" for you beyond a follow up to let you know you can easily fit bigger rubber beneath the standard fender wells on an E39 wagon.

Scott

You can also run OE rear 9.5" wheels with 275/35 all around using a 3mm spacer up front. Much better overall setup for handling in addition to being able to rotate tires.

Here's what they look like on the 540iT (Dinan stg 3 suspension also):

Beautiful wagon! Do you have pics of the rear???

Chuck, that is sweet! Is that rear bumper the same part number as for the saloon?

Not sure...it's the stock 2003 540iT sport package bumper.

The stock 2003 540i sports wagons came with these bumpers?

Yes, but only with the sport package.

Sweet looking wagon. I sure miss my 00 M5.

wheels

Do M5 wheels have the same bolt pattern/hub diameter/offset/mystical essence as 540 wheels? I think the brakes are different, not sure what else is different.

@baggins - same bolt pattern and hub diameter, but offset will vary with wheel width.
Dig around here: http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/

that black 540 wagon is my favorite e39 at the moment. really toying with selling my sedan and picking up a wagon. i wish the current one in my area would sell so i wouldn't be so damn tempted!

I will note that the M5 has different fender liners to accomodate the widened wheels and tires over the 525/528/530 in the rear. Both front and rear will differ at the very bottom edge where the liner meets up with the bumpers. I know the rear liners are wider. I am not as certain on the fronts.

Note also that the E39 M5 fender lips are rolled at the factory.