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Wheels and Tires: Description and Operation


Wheels/Tires

The E65/E66 is equipped with light alloy wheels including the spare wheel. The alloy wheels reduce unsprung weight and also provide an attractive, stylish appearance.

The 8J x 18 cast aluminum wheels shown to the right are standard equipment. The wheels are equipped with 245/45R-18 V rated all season tires.

The optional cast aluminum wheels shown to the right are different sizes for the front and rear:

- Front Wheel = 9J x 19 with 245145R-19 Performance tire
- Rear Wheel = 1OJ x 19 with 275/40R-19 Performance tire

Adhesive balance weights are used on the E65/E66 wheels. The weights are installed on the inside of the rim on the designated precision cut areas for dynamic balancing.




NOTE: The wheel bolts are torqued to 140 Nm.