tire size

Asked by rmallette May 24, 2018 at 07:14 PM about the 2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD

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I have a 2003 bmw x5 with 5 spd manual.  I need to increase my tire diameter to increase the gear ratio.

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Go up a one size or go up one profile level (60 to 65 for example) but you won't make much of a difference and your speedometer will read low a bit.

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