5Series.net - Forums

6 Series Discussion A place for 6 series coupe, convertible, M6 owners and those curious.

22's vs 21's

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-16-2010, 06:07 PM
  #1  
Senior Members
Thread Starter
 
bigscore's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New York
Posts: 325
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 05 645ci Steptronic, Sport & Cold Weather Package, Black on Black with Blackwood Interior, PDC, Illuminated BMW Door Sills, Logic 7 Sound....Mods and pics on the way !
Default
I took the 22's off after 2 years to have them refinished and i must say i'm LOVING the ride quality and performance with the stock 19's on. The only drawback is that they're just too bland looking. Soooo im thinking about 21's. the question i have (Tbal answer please) is there a noticable diffrence between the ride quality of 22's vs 21's? The 20's are just a tad small for me on the 6.

Thanks guys
bigscore is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-16-2010, 06:35 PM
  #2  
Contributors
 
tbal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 4,508
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: See sig :)
Default
Originally Posted by bigscore
I took the 22's off after 2 years to have them refinished and i must say i'm LOVING the ride quality and performance with the stock 19's on. The only drawback is that they're just too bland looking. Soooo im thinking about 21's. the question i have (Tbal answer please) is there a noticable diffrence between the ride quality of 22's vs 21's? The 20's are just a tad small for me on the 6.

Thanks guys
Hey man, lol thats why I never put my 22s back on. The 21s look great, and definantly ride/feel better than 22s. Even though the 22s are 3pc forged, they are damn heavy compared to the oem 21s...

If I was to do the wheels all over again, I would go with 21s for sure...
tbal is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-17-2010, 06:38 AM
  #3  
Members
 
2modfast's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 243
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
tbal...are your 22's really heavier than the oem 21's or they just feel that way? I would think your 3piece wheel s/b a tad lighter, if the not, the same weight as the oem.
2modfast is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-17-2010, 11:45 AM
  #4  
Senior Members
Thread Starter
 
bigscore's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New York
Posts: 325
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 05 645ci Steptronic, Sport & Cold Weather Package, Black on Black with Blackwood Interior, PDC, Illuminated BMW Door Sills, Logic 7 Sound....Mods and pics on the way !
Default
Originally Posted by tbal
Hey man, lol thats why I never put my 22s back on. The 21s look great, and definantly ride/feel better than 22s. Even though the 22s are 3pc forged, they are damn heavy compared to the oem 21s...

If I was to do the wheels all over again, I would go with 21s for sure...

Thanks for the advice T

I think im gonna go 21's.

I just wish the size was more popular (more choices)

The 21" tires cost way more than 22's!!!

What tires/size are you running?
bigscore is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-18-2010, 04:06 AM
  #5  
Members
 
suppers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by bigscore
Thanks for the advice T

I think im gonna go 21's.

I just wish the size was more popular (more choices)

The 21" tires cost way more than 22's!!!

What tires/size are you running?
i think he's running 255/30/21 and 295/25/21 (aftermarket sizes). or a bit less stretched and more thickness since they're OEM's.
the 21's should be a bit lighter than the 22's but since those are oem 21's im sure it's the ride, making it smoother/lighter than the 22's.
suppers is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-18-2010, 06:27 AM
  #6  
Senior Members
Thread Starter
 
bigscore's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New York
Posts: 325
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 05 645ci Steptronic, Sport & Cold Weather Package, Black on Black with Blackwood Interior, PDC, Illuminated BMW Door Sills, Logic 7 Sound....Mods and pics on the way !
Default
Originally Posted by suppers
i think he's running 255/30/21 and 295/25/21 (aftermarket sizes). or a bit less stretched and more thickness since they're OEM's.
the 21's should be a bit lighter than the 22's but since those are oem 21's im sure it's the ride, making it smoother/lighter than the 22's.

same size i have on my 22's...
bigscore is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-18-2010, 10:23 AM
  #7  
Contributors
 
tbal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 4,508
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: See sig :)
Default
255/30/21 and 295/25/21 tires bro
tbal is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-21-2010, 10:38 AM
  #8  
Senior Members
 
Doc Horror's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Middelburg, the Netherlands
Posts: 868
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 645 Ci, Individual Stratusgrey Metallic with individual grey leather Individual Stratos metallic, Shadow line, Black Individual leather, 19'' ellisoid, Panorama sunroof, PDC, Dynamic drive, Adaptive steering, Adaptive headlights, Voice control, Logic 7, Prof sat nav, BT phone, TV, Heated Sport seats, Ski sac, light pakket, CD-changer. Mods (so far): iPod interface, K&N Airfilter.
Default
Yep, that's the size I am driving.

What choice do you need more than the available 21" Hartge Classic II!!!!
Doc Horror is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-24-2010, 07:27 AM
  #9  
Members
 
mpc1971's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: london uk
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
hi fellas,
new here so be gentle. if it helps these are my 22" vossens vvs083. definately cheaper on tyres than 21's

22's vs 21's-021-2-.jpg

22's vs 21's-024.jpg
mpc1971 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-24-2010, 10:44 AM
  #10  
Contributors
 
tbal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 4,508
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: See sig :)
Default
looks good, but you gotta lower that thing!
tbal is offline  
Reply Like



Advanced Search

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:43 PM.