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      01-26-2020, 11:08 PM   #23
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Love everything you did with the white 540 - thats the spec i'm shooting for once it's ready to buy. I see you're in Canada, how is the vinyl roof holding up? I was thinking about doing that same mod if I can find the White spec. Also did you find black kidney grills to replace or did you paint?
Thank you. The vinyl wrap is holding up amazing especially that it was treated with ceramic coating.

The grills were first wrapped in gloss black than I changed them with aftermarket ones that have double slats like the m5 without the badge.
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Tastefully modded! I like the 7 series wheels. Are you planning to do any exhaust mods on the M550i?
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Tastefully modded! I like the 7 series wheels. Are you planning to do any exhaust mods on the M550i?
Thank you! I looked at the M850I exhaust and it's basically got one resonator box. The M550I has two, so I removed the front one and now the exhaust sounds very good!

It's been cold here and I haven't had a chance to take any pictures or videos. I can't wait for the summer.
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M performance style parts in gloss black. Front splitter with bottom lip only, side skirt extensions & rear diffuser.
Were these parts OEM or replica?
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M performance style parts in gloss black. Front splitter with bottom lip only, side skirt extensions & rear diffuser.
Were these parts OEM or replica?
Replica parts. Fitment on the side skirt and front lip is 100%. The rear diffuser there's a tab on each end on the top corners, they won't stay in but not noticeable at all.
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Nice build. I have some 7 series wheels, I'm also doing 255/35/21 for the fronts but I'm not sure if i should go with 285/30/21 or 285/35/21. your 295's look perfect but I plan on lowering the car on KW v3's and I think they might rub
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Nice build. I have some 7 series wheels, I'm also doing 255/35/21 for the fronts but I'm not sure if i should go with 285/30/21 or 285/35/21. your 295's look perfect but I plan on lowering the car on KW v3's and I think they might rub
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If you want to keep the same overall tire diameter you should go with the following sizes.

245/35/21 front 285/30/21 rear if you're lowering!

255/35/21 front 295/30/21 rear. If you're not lowering! If you lower it, it will rub in the front in certain situations when you're braking hard and turning into a driveway.
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Tire size on the 540

Both cars look nice!
Just a quick question on the tire size that you run on the 540 with 20 inch rims.

Were you running 245/40/20 front and 275/35/20 rear?

Mine has the 20 inch 759i wheels and im looking to swap out the tires for some taller sidewalls.
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Both cars look nice!
Just a quick question on the tire size that you run on the 540 with 20 inch rims.

Were you running 245/40/20 front and 275/35/20 rear?

Mine has the 20 inch 759i wheels and im looking to swap out the tires for some taller sidewalls.
That's correct. I used taller profile tires.
Keep in mind that if you do that, use the recommended air pressure on your idrive as if you had 19" setup 245/40/19 & 275/35/19. I made a mistake, I continued using air pressure of 245/35/20 & 275/30/20 on tires that were 245/40/20 & 275/35/20. Which resulted in uneven wear on the tires being worn out in the center.
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That's correct. I used taller profile tires.
Keep in mind that if you do that, use the recommended air pressure on your idrive as if you had 19" setup 245/40/19 & 275/35/19. I made a mistake, I continued using air pressure of 245/35/20 & 275/30/20 on tires that were 245/40/20 & 275/35/20. Which resulted in uneven wear on the tires being worn out in the center.
Thanks for the info!
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Norris83 , what are you thoughts now almost 2 years later on how the wrapped parts held up?

I want to do a chrome delete on my 540i and prefer gloss black vs carbon fiber. Wrapping is obviously the cheapest option (from the quote I have received) but I am concerned about how it will hold up.
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Norris83 , what are you thoughts now almost 2 years later on how the wrapped parts held up?

I want to do a chrome delete on my 540i and prefer gloss black vs carbon fiber. Wrapping is obviously the cheapest option (from the quote I have received) but I am concerned about how it will hold up.
The wrap is been holding up pretty good on the door handles but not so much on the roof. With really cold weather up here, I went in a drive through touch-less car wash and it ripped away part of the wrap on the roof. The paint protection film however is been holding up very well.
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Last but not least! New tires Michelin Pilot Sport 4s. 255/35/21 up front & 295/30/21 on the rears.

Gloss black 540i emblem, slightly different font, like the M550I font.

Also got oem floating center caps that always stay upright.

Looks awesome!

Can you please share where you purchased (with part number) for the rear diffuser, front lip, M kidney grill, trunk spoiler? Also where did you get the chrome to black wrapping done?
I also live in Toronto.
Thank you!
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Looks awesome!

Can you please share where you purchased (with part number) for the rear diffuser, front lip, M kidney grill, trunk spoiler? Also where did you get the chrome to black wrapping done?
I also live in Toronto.
Thank you!
Not sure about most of those parts but you can get the M performance black kidney grills here...

https://www.bimmerworld.com/Gift-Ide...$2520xDrive/q:
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Last but not least! New tires Michelin Pilot Sport 4s. 255/35/21 up front & 295/30/21 on the rears.

Gloss black 540i emblem, slightly different font, like the M550I font.

Also got oem floating center caps that always stay upright.

So the 295 fits well on your 21x10 wheel? Any rubbing?
I have 20x10 and cant decide if i should go 285 or 295
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Last but not least! New tires Michelin Pilot Sport 4s. 255/35/21 up front & 295/30/21 on the rears.

Gloss black 540i emblem, slightly different font, like the M550I font.

Also got oem floating center caps that always stay upright.

So the 295 fits well on your 21x10 wheel? Any rubbing?
I have 20x10 and cant decide if i should go 285 or 295
The rears no issues, it's the fronts that sometimes rub with 255/35/21 sometime

I recommend
245/35/21 with either 275/30/21 or 285/30/21.

295/30/21 is too tall compared to 245/35/21 so you would have to move up to 255/35/21 on the fronts to keep the same overall tire diameter. Otherwise it might give you issues down the road with the xdrive system.
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Hi!

Stunning car!

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You have mounted the following tire combination:
255/35R21
295/30R21

Isn't the following combination actually the right one?
255/30R21
295/25R21

So the cross section is one size smaller.
35 & 30 is mounted on the 20" rim upon delivery.





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The rears no issues, it's the fronts that sometimes rub with 255/35/21 sometime

I recommend
245/35/21 with either 275/30/21 or 285/30/21.

295/30/21 is too tall compared to 245/35/21 so you would have to move up to 255/35/21 on the fronts to keep the same overall tire diameter. Otherwise it might give you issues down the road with the xdrive system.
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Hi!

Stunning car!

Ask:

You have mounted the following tire combination:
255/35R21
295/30R21

Isn't the following combination actually the right one?
255/30R21
295/25R21

So the cross section is one size smaller.
35 & 30 is mounted on the 20" rim upon delivery.





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The rears no issues, it's the fronts that sometimes rub with 255/35/21 sometime

I recommend
245/35/21 with either 275/30/21 or 285/30/21.

295/30/21 is too tall compared to 245/35/21 so you would have to move up to 255/35/21 on the fronts to keep the same overall tire diameter. Otherwise it might give you issues down the road with the xdrive system.
If you wanted to stay closer to oem overall tire diameter you're correct. I would rather have some extra rubber to protect my wheels and the ride is closer to oem. 30/25 profile is a little too low for potholes.
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Hi!

Stunning car!

Ask:

You have mounted the following tire combination:
255/35R21
295/30R21

Isn't the following combination actually the right one?
255/30R21
295/25R21

So the cross section is one size smaller.
35 & 30 is mounted on the 20" rim upon delivery.





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The rears no issues, it's the fronts that sometimes rub with 255/35/21 sometime

I recommend
245/35/21 with either 275/30/21 or 285/30/21.

295/30/21 is too tall compared to 245/35/21 so you would have to move up to 255/35/21 on the fronts to keep the same overall tire diameter. Otherwise it might give you issues down the road with the xdrive system.
If you wanted to stay closer to oem overall tire diameter you're correct. I would rather have some extra rubber to protect my wheels and the ride is closer to oem. 30/25 profile is a little too low for potholes.
Thanks!

what is your opinion?
fits or not?
better other rims?
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Thanks!

what is your opinion?
fits or not?
better other rims?
Depends on the look you want. Those are nice, though add a more formal/luxury look to the car. If you want more of a sporty look, IMHO, you'll need a star (5-spoke) design. The stock 19" wheels on my 2019 (m-sport) appear to me to be a cross between formal/luxury and sport.
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So the 295 fits well on your 21x10 wheel? Any rubbing?
I have 20x10 and cant decide if i should go 285 or 295
Your build looks sharp! Are you lowered?

I'm planing to run 21x9 et25 and 21x10.5 et40 on my 540i xDrive, wrapped with 255/35/21 and 295/30/21 + Eibach Pro Kit.

I hope it won't give me any trouble rubbing or with the xDrive system. Regarding that you said your 255/35/21 rub sometimes on the front - but you do run a 21x8.5, witch is a 0.5 narrower in the front and the tire is more bulky.
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So the 295 fits well on your 21x10 wheel? Any rubbing?
I have 20x10 and cant decide if i should go 285 or 295
Your build looks sharp! Are you lowered?

I'm planing to run 21x9 et25 and 21x10.5 et40 on my 540i xDrive, wrapped with 255/35/21 and 295/30/21 + Eibach Pro Kit.

I hope it won't give me any trouble rubbing or with the xDrive system. Regarding that you said your 255/35/21 rub sometimes on the front - but you do run a 21x8.5, witch is a 0.5 narrower in the front and the tire is more bulky.
I'm on stock suspension. 255/35/21 rubs in the front in my 540i and when I put those wheels and tires on the M550I it rubbed more.

I recommend 245/35/21 and 285/30/21. With the wider wheels you have & the offset, you can even do 265/30/21 and 305/25/21 if you're planning on lowering.
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