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Anyone know the minimum tyre load rating for a 7 seater?
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:54 am
by Alchemist
I'm considering swapping to smaller wheels (than 20") with bigger tyres (maybe 18 or 19") but want to ensure I'm still within BMW's options for this car. Does anyone know where I can find the minimum load rating for rear tyres? As it's a 7 seater do I need to run a staggered set-up?
The door pillar lists an 18" option (255/55), could this be an option?
Andrew
Re: Anyone know the minimum tyre load rating for a 7 seater?
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 11:10 am
by marti
The door pillar lists an 18" option (255/55), could this be an option
If it states the above on the door pillar then it is an option.
Re: Anyone know the minimum tyre load rating for a 7 seater?
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:17 pm
by Leslie
Load rating should be on door post beside tyre size.
Re: Anyone know the minimum tyre load rating for a 7 seater?
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 11:51 pm
by Graeme
My 2007 E70 has always been on 255x50x19 107 on the front and 285x45x19 111 on the rears.
Re: Anyone know the minimum tyre load rating for a 7 seater?
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:40 am
by Graeme
...and I should have said it's a 7 seater!
Graeme
Re: Anyone know the minimum tyre load rating for a 7 seater?
Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:53 pm
by Alchemist
Thanks for all your replies. From experience, do you know if running 18" wheels would make the ride significantly softer and with less road noise compared to 20" wheels? Or would switching involve a lot of effort/cost for a minimal difference?