19" or 20" rims on E92?

SlapinMike · 12-12-2006, 10:38 PM

Im about to purchase some rims, but I am still confused whether to get 19s or 20s. I have seen pictures of 2 E92's with 20s and one of them looks like rollerskates, but the pics below look good. What do you guys think would be best? Thanks

arcrox · 12-12-2006, 10:41 PM

20s will tarnish the sporty nature of the car too much IMO, 19s are as far as I'd go (went). I think they generally look better, too.

SlapinMike · 12-12-2006, 10:44 PM

also, how would I know which springs to get in order to cover the gap almost exactly?

NaViT · 12-12-2006, 10:46 PM

see im wondering the same thing as him... i like 20s and it feels good to say u have 20s on ur coupe... but not to sure if they will mess the ride quality or if the would look ridiculous so i would like to see more pics of 20's compared side by side with the 19's.

SlapinMike · 12-12-2006, 10:55 PM

i was leaning towards 20s but after seeing some of the pics of 20s, im leaning more towards 19s now, cause I think the 20s just might be a lil too big. I saw a 6 series with 20s and it looked real nice, the e92 is a lot smaller than a 6 series, so I think 19s should be the way to go.

i agree with arcrox that 20s takes away the sporty look

HRC · 12-12-2006, 11:00 PM

19's.

Danny

SlapinMike · 12-12-2006, 11:01 PM

what do i do about the spring situations, since springs already have a certain height on them, how would i know what springs to get in order to cover the gap of the 19s?

what tires are you guys using for your 19s?

my car is a lease, so I was not sure if I wanted to change the springs on it, but would the gap be really noticable with the 19s?

NaViT · 12-12-2006, 11:20 PM

ok mike check this out it might help abit..

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38812

SlapinMike · 12-12-2006, 11:23 PM

what do you guys think about putting new springs on a leased car? and what tire sizes are you using on your 19s?

NFS13 · 12-13-2006, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverState

If you are more performance oriented, 19s, or better, 18s if you track a lot.

If you are more bling oriented, 20s or 22s if you are building a pimpmobile.

+1

ALTWheelsE90 · 12-13-2006, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SlapinMike

what do you guys think about putting new springs on a leased car? and what tire sizes are you using on your 19s?

I just put springs just so its a lot easier to put everything back to stock. I only had the car 2 days before the suspension went on (Picked up the car saturday afternoon and had it lowered on tuesday morning). And on my 19's im using 245 fronts and 275 rears. But im using it on a sedan, so on a coupe, you can use that same set up also. Or you can go with a 235 front and 265 rear tire.

For 20's, many people will tell you its way too big for a 3 series. If you ever get to drive a 3 series with 19's and compare it to a similar car on 20's, im sure you will be able to feel the difference in performance (and thats just through normal daily driving). 19's totally feel fine on the car.

NaViT · 12-13-2006, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALTWheelsE90

I just put springs just so its a lot easier to put everything back to stock. I only had the car 2 days before the suspension went on (Picked up the car saturday afternoon and had it lowered on tuesday morning). And on my 19's im using 245 fronts and 275 rears. But im using it on a sedan, so on a coupe, you can use that same set up also. Or you can go with a 235 front and 265 rear tire.

For 20's, many people will tell you its way too big for a 3 series. If you ever get to drive a 3 series with 19's and compare it to a similar car on 20's, im sure you will be able to feel the difference in performance (and thats just through normal daily driving). 19's totally feel fine on the car.

do u have pics of ur rims??? i wunna see

ALTWheelsE90 · 12-13-2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NaViT

do u have pics of ur rims??? i wunna see

Check the pics of my car in "my garage" area . You will see the link on the left.

Brunotheboxer · 12-13-2006, 03:50 PM

19's

Caster · 12-13-2006, 04:05 PM

18s or 19s, 20s on a coupe is GHETTO

dmboone25 · 12-13-2006, 04:50 PM

19's

Vinobien · 12-13-2006, 05:06 PM

I would go with 19s. 235s and 275s. 245s in the front have a .25 bigger diameter than the 275s. Not a big deal ... you could get away with 245s. You wont be able to see it and would hardy make a difference in handling.

Joe Bimmer · 12-13-2006, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinobien

I would go with 19s. 235s and 275s. 245s in the front have a .25 bigger diameter than the 275s. Not a big deal ... you could get away with 245s. You wont be able to see it and would hardy make a difference in handling.

hmm; I thought it was either (235f & 265r) or (245f & 275r) to make things right. I'm pretty sure a 235f & 275r will give your car a slightly raked look.

BIGWILL · 12-13-2006, 07:30 PM

19's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is what i wear

SlapinMike · 12-14-2006, 09:20 AM

i was leaning towards the 19s but now a shop here that specializes in bmw modding told me he has done 20s on a E92 and that it looked good. So now im all confused again whether to do 19s or 20s. AH!!

SlapinMike · 12-14-2006, 09:30 AM

here is 20s without drop:

20s with drop:

Vinobien · 12-14-2006, 03:30 PM

You got bad popp. Use the calculator above. You will see that the diameter of the 235 35 19 and 275 30 19 are the same. 245s will be bigger. Plug in the numbers.

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Vinobien The 3 Day Diet! 19 Rep 630 Posts Drives: Space Gray e92, 88 911 Cab Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Conshohocken, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 911 Porsche Ca ... [0.00]	I would go with 19s. 235s and 275s. 245s in the front have a .25 bigger diameter than the 275s. Not a big deal ... you could get away with 245s. You wont be able to see it and would hardy make a difference in handling.
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SlapinMike New Member 3 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	i was leaning towards the 19s but now a shop here that specializes in bmw modding told me he has done 20s on a E92 and that it looked good. So now im all confused again whether to do 19s or 20s. AH!!
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SlapinMike New Member 3 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	here is 20s without drop: 20s with drop:
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Vinobien The 3 Day Diet! 19 Rep 630 Posts Drives: Space Gray e92, 88 911 Cab Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Conshohocken, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 911 Porsche Ca ... [0.00]	You got bad popp. Use the calculator above. You will see that the diameter of the 235 35 19 and 275 30 19 are the same. 245s will be bigger. Plug in the numbers.
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