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10-22-2010, 11:30 AM
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1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Cambridge, Ontario
Posts: 12
Car: 2003 530iM
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New to maxBimmer - Need some advice
Morning everyone. I just bought my first BMW, though I have been driving a MINI for the past few years, but it doesn't really count. It is a 2003 530iM, and I am in love with the car.
I am now trying to source some winter rims and tires and as I'm cheap, I've been looking used. My question is - will 15" rims fit my 530.
Thanks in advance for the help,
Alex
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10-22-2010, 12:37 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Mississauga
Posts: 922
Car: God's Beater!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Limey76
I have been driving a MINI for the past few years, but it doesn't really count
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I object
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10-22-2010, 01:35 PM
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Wheelman
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Toronto
Posts: 11,974
Car: 013 MB C350 Coupe
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not sure if 15's will fit, I had a 98 540i with a set of 16" winter alloys, and the caliper was very close to rubbing the rim, not sure how big you brakes are compared to the 540.
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10-22-2010, 01:56 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Brampton
Posts: 1,060
Car: 09 E90 08 Jeep
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same brakes as the 540 I believe
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10-22-2010, 03:12 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NB
Posts: 91
Car: 03 E39 530i Sport
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Congrats on the car...I have the same year/model in Schwartz (black). How many kms on it ??
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10-22-2010, 03:14 PM
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4th Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: GTA
Posts: 697
Car: 94 325IC
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15" will not fit, you need 16" min. Nice car, I have the exact same one, colour and all.
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10-22-2010, 05:26 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Jewtown
Posts: 1,061
Car: E34 M5 Euro
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15's definately will NOT fit, will rub front brake caliper
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10-25-2010, 09:43 AM
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1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Cambridge, Ontario
Posts: 12
Car: 2003 530iM
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The car has 152,000 on it and runs like a dream. I need to replace the fan clutch but that's about it. The previous owner babied this car. Thanks for the advice, 16" it is.
Alex
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12-21-2010, 08:01 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Toronto
Posts: 213
Car: 2003 540i 6speed
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Limey76
The car has 152,000 on it and runs like a dream. I need to replace the fan clutch but that's about it. The previous owner babied this car. Thanks for the advice, 16" it is.
Alex
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How do you know you need to replace the fan clutch?
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12-22-2010, 08:14 AM
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1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Cambridge, Ontario
Posts: 12
Car: 2003 530iM
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I had the car fully inspected at BMW Waterloo before I bought it. One of the issues that came up was the fan clutch - starting to show signs of failing. It's my first chore for the new year. The car is still running beautifully!!!
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