Introduction of my 1995 525i

[BMWCCA1]

I believe the E34 525i Tourings also came with 225/60x15", but my memory could be shot.

[danzee]

It's a great car. Congrats! Oxford green, just like mine.
Join BMWCCA for $45. You'll save that much on genuine BMW parts with discounts of 10-25% depending on the dealer. I sometime use the BMW Store in Ohio, but get most of my stuff at a local 20% dealer with 20% off parts.
I suggest you get new grommets when you get the new roundel.
OE roundels are $12-15.
Best of luck.
Z

[Denton]

It is 205/65/15 for the 525i! I thad been so long since I changed tires, I just forgot. BTW, 195/x/14 size tire was what my e28 had. Sorry for the mistake.

However, 225x60x15 is correct for the 530 and 540. TireRack is wrong if they state otherwise.

You're right about the latter size, that was my typo!

[YogiT]

Hey, i know this is an old thread but ill give it a try.

So i got my new used 1995 525i week ago. I went for a drive...its hard to get it to move. Like its slow of the line. Did you guys feel this when u bought yours for the first time.
thanks

[Russell]

As far as maintenace, a lot of people are fine with dino oil and BMW oil filters. I don't change my own oil, and I'm fine with quality dino oil with 4k changes and top-offs.

BMW air filters should be changed every 12-15k. It takes literally 10 seconds to check your air filter, so check it every month.

I'm about to do a D'Sylva chip. $200 or so bucks and it apparently does A LOT for our M50TU automatics. Recommended by nearly everyone. That is also the only engine mod I would do.

Suspension bushings will all be shot if they haven't been replaced.

My car is on it's 3rd OE radiator at almost 104k, and it's second waterpump. Just remember that BMW can't make a long-lasting cooling system for the life of them.

I'm also getting very tired of the stock stereo.

My 95 is on the third radiator, at least 2nd waterpump plus aux waterpump.
IMO stock stereo is of very good quality. however, no ipod. I do have the CD changer.