Falken RT-7M

gilbertfg · 03-31-2011, 02:00 PM

I'm looking for a winter set up for X5M but the only option I can find is the 298M. Have anyone heard of the FALKEN RT-7M? It measures 20 X 8.5 with15 and 35 mm offset. Chime in please because I don't feel like spending 2400 Euro for a set or whatever the exchange rate when I buy them, lol....

Macca916 · 03-31-2011, 05:20 PM

ET15 is a low offset and even with a 8.5 rim it'll probably stick out near 1 inch more than a stock 20" front rim. If used on the back then its not as bad as its only sticks out about 2mm more than stock 20" rear.
Might be better with ET35 allround .
figures from http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp?item=Wheel-Tire size comparer&sw1=225&ar1=35&bd1=18&rw1=8.5&et1=42&sw2= 225&ar2=40&bd2=18&rw2=8.5&et2=42&text1=&text2=

gilbertfg · 04-01-2011, 02:50 AM

Thanks. I'm debating between this model and TSW Nurburgring with 20 x 9....

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gilbertfg Turning wrenches for the USA since 2001! 92 Rep 373 Posts Drives: G80 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mannheim, DE iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW [0.00]	Falken RT-7M I'm looking for a winter set up for X5M but the only option I can find is the 298M. Have anyone heard of the FALKEN RT-7M? It measures 20 X 8.5 with15 and 35 mm offset. Chime in please because I don't feel like spending 2400 Euro for a set or whatever the exchange rate when I buy them, lol....
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Macca916 Private 2 Rep 98 Posts Drives: X6 XDrive35D Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 123d M Sport [0.00] 08 X6 XDrive 35D [0.00] 2003 TVR T350C [7.50]	ET15 is a low offset and even with a 8.5 rim it'll probably stick out near 1 inch more than a stock 20" front rim. If used on the back then its not as bad as its only sticks out about 2mm more than stock 20" rear. Might be better with ET35 allround . figures from http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp?item=Wheel-Tire size comparer&sw1=225&ar1=35&bd1=18&rw1=8.5&et1=42&sw2= 225&ar2=40&bd2=18&rw2=8.5&et2=42&text1=&text2=
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gilbertfg Turning wrenches for the USA since 2001! 92 Rep 373 Posts Drives: G80 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mannheim, DE iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW [0.00]	Thanks. I'm debating between this model and TSW Nurburgring with 20 x 9....
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