19's to small for a E60?
12-31-2012, 12:09 AM
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simple question, are you guys with aftermarket wheels, 19's or 20's on stock suspension? show me some pictures....and tell me what the difference felt between the stock ride and now.
I have a 545 with sport suspension on stock 18's and I've been debating between 19's or 20's. So if you say go with either 19's or 20's. I want you to tell me why, rather than it just looks good.
All looks and no go, doesn't fly well for me.
I have a 545 with sport suspension on stock 18's and I've been debating between 19's or 20's. So if you say go with either 19's or 20's. I want you to tell me why, rather than it just looks good.
All looks and no go, doesn't fly well for me.
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01-04-2013, 09:27 AM
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The 19s look good, but 20's with coilover will be absolutely fantastic. IMO!
01-04-2013, 11:36 AM
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simple question, are you guys with aftermarket wheels, 19's or 20's on stock suspension? show me some pictures....and tell me what the difference felt between the stock ride and now.
I have a 545 with sport suspension on stock 18's and I've been debating between 19's or 20's. So if you say go with either 19's or 20's. I want you to tell me why, rather than it just looks good.
All looks and no go, doesn't fly well for me.
I have a 545 with sport suspension on stock 18's and I've been debating between 19's or 20's. So if you say go with either 19's or 20's. I want you to tell me why, rather than it just looks good.
All looks and no go, doesn't fly well for me.
01-04-2013, 01:22 PM
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like others have said, depends on the wheel. 19's with a lip are too small. 19'' concave wheels look ok. i will always prefer 20's on a car this size. 19's on my e90 were perfect. but i'm spoiled with southern california weather so no need for winter set ups!
01-04-2013, 01:39 PM
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Personally, I think 19's are the perfect size, AESTHETICALLY, for the E60. 20's are too big, IMO.
How "big" they look on the car will be a function of which wheel design you have - lip, color, spoke design, dish, etc.
Wide tires with a stiff sidwall on 18's are probably the best overall handling/comfort package, but most enthusiasts, especially the younger blingier crowd, now-a-days will think that they look too small.
How "big" they look on the car will be a function of which wheel design you have - lip, color, spoke design, dish, etc.
Wide tires with a stiff sidwall on 18's are probably the best overall handling/comfort package, but most enthusiasts, especially the younger blingier crowd, now-a-days will think that they look too small.
01-04-2013, 07:03 PM
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19's would look fine and they are definitely a little more practical for a daily driver by having more rubber between the road and wheel, especially if the roads suck where you are. Luckily the roads are good where I live and the 20" wheel/tire setup I went with are lighter then the stock 124's/RFT's I had before. Just make sure that the setup you go with is not heavier then your current wheel/tire setup or your ride comfort will definitely go out the door.
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