Did I get the right wheel Set up???
04-22-2012, 07:11 PM
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Hello,
I finally got my new wheels this weekend and I'm thinking I should have gotten another size....please let me know your opinions!!!
What I got
KONI (yellow) struts and shocks - Didn't get coil overs because I needed to stay in budget
EIBACH PRO KIT
19' TSW RIVAGE BLACK
Front 19x8 - w/ 245/35/19
REAR 19x9.5 - w/ 275/30/19
Again I went with this size to stay within my budget because I also get the m5 Mtech kit.
WHY I THINK I SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN ANOTHER SIZE
I THOUGHT THAT WITH THE EIBACH SPRINGS AND 19'S THE CAR WOULD SIT RIGHT ON TOP OF THE WHEELS, THEY DON'T NOW BUT I WAS TOLD THE SPRINGS
WILL SAG MORE AFTER A FEW WEEKS, SO I'M HOPING FOR THAT.
FOR THE TIRES I WAS HOPING THAT THE WHEELS WOULD BE A BIT WIDER THAN THE ARE, BUT I DIDN'T WANT ANY RUBBING TO HAPPEN.
WHAT IS YOUR OPINIONS ON MY SET UP, PLEASE SHARE YOUR HONEST THOUGHTS!!!
THAN YOU
I finally got my new wheels this weekend and I'm thinking I should have gotten another size....please let me know your opinions!!!
What I got
KONI (yellow) struts and shocks - Didn't get coil overs because I needed to stay in budget
EIBACH PRO KIT
19' TSW RIVAGE BLACK
Front 19x8 - w/ 245/35/19
REAR 19x9.5 - w/ 275/30/19
Again I went with this size to stay within my budget because I also get the m5 Mtech kit.
WHY I THINK I SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN ANOTHER SIZE
I THOUGHT THAT WITH THE EIBACH SPRINGS AND 19'S THE CAR WOULD SIT RIGHT ON TOP OF THE WHEELS, THEY DON'T NOW BUT I WAS TOLD THE SPRINGS
WILL SAG MORE AFTER A FEW WEEKS, SO I'M HOPING FOR THAT.
FOR THE TIRES I WAS HOPING THAT THE WHEELS WOULD BE A BIT WIDER THAN THE ARE, BUT I DIDN'T WANT ANY RUBBING TO HAPPEN.
WHAT IS YOUR OPINIONS ON MY SET UP, PLEASE SHARE YOUR HONEST THOUGHTS!!!
THAN YOU
04-22-2012, 07:20 PM
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Tires are perfect.
Wheels I would have went a bit wider by at least .5 inches on each side. Offset also matters.
I have 10" on the rear with offset 14 with sport suspension and have a tiny bit of rub when i fly over dips at high speeds like some commercials do
to give my suspension it's thorough checkup.
Even with sport suspension you'll still get a good 1/2 to 1 inch of clearance so if you don't have sport suspension then expect it to be higher
Asking questions before pulling the trigger really does make a difference.
Wheels I would have went a bit wider by at least .5 inches on each side. Offset also matters.
I have 10" on the rear with offset 14 with sport suspension and have a tiny bit of rub when i fly over dips at high speeds like some commercials do
to give my suspension it's thorough checkup.Even with sport suspension you'll still get a good 1/2 to 1 inch of clearance so if you don't have sport suspension then expect it to be higher
Asking questions before pulling the trigger really does make a difference.
04-23-2012, 05:32 AM
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Tires are perfect.
Wheels I would have went a bit wider by at least .5 inches on each side. Offset also matters.
I have 10" on the rear with offset 14 with sport suspension and have a tiny bit of rub when i fly over dips at high speeds like some commercials do to give my suspension it's thorough checkup.
Even with sport suspension you'll still get a good 1/2 to 1 inch of clearance so if you don't have sport suspension then expect it to be higher
Asking questions before pulling the trigger really does make a difference.
Wheels I would have went a bit wider by at least .5 inches on each side. Offset also matters.
I have 10" on the rear with offset 14 with sport suspension and have a tiny bit of rub when i fly over dips at high speeds like some commercials do
to give my suspension it's thorough checkup.Even with sport suspension you'll still get a good 1/2 to 1 inch of clearance so if you don't have sport suspension then expect it to be higher
Asking questions before pulling the trigger really does make a difference.
I did some investigating before hand.
Could I get .5 inch wheel spaces? Will this be good or bad?
04-23-2012, 05:33 AM
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04-23-2012, 08:31 AM
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I think you should have gone up a wheel size to 20's (F20x8.5, R20x9.5)and tire sizes F245/35 and R275/30and then lower using H&R (they drop lower than Eibachs). I have this set up and my stance is awesome in my opinion. My wheels are +18 Offset.
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My Ride: 2010 528i XDrive - Alpine White
Dakota Black Leather, Premium Package, Dark Burlwood Trim, 20% tint on entire car.
Is your car an xdrive? Trying to find proper offset for aftermarket 19" wheels for 2010 528 xdrive. Anyone know?
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Hello,
I finally got my new wheels this weekend and I'm thinking I should have gotten another size....please let me know your opinions!!!
What I got
KONI (yellow) struts and shocks - Didn't get coil overs because I needed to stay in budget
EIBACH PRO KIT
19' TSW RIVAGE BLACK
Front 19x8 - w/ 245/35/19
REAR 19x9.5 - w/ 275/30/19
Again I went with this size to stay within my budget because I also get the m5 Mtech kit.
WHY I THINK I SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN ANOTHER SIZE
I THOUGHT THAT WITH THE EIBACH SPRINGS AND 19'S THE CAR WOULD SIT RIGHT ON TOP OF THE WHEELS, THEY DON'T NOW BUT I WAS TOLD THE SPRINGS
WILL SAG MORE AFTER A FEW WEEKS, SO I'M HOPING FOR THAT.
FOR THE TIRES I WAS HOPING THAT THE WHEELS WOULD BE A BIT WIDER THAN THE ARE, BUT I DIDN'T WANT ANY RUBBING TO HAPPEN.
WHAT IS YOUR OPINIONS ON MY SET UP, PLEASE SHARE YOUR HONEST THOUGHTS!!!
THAN YOU
I finally got my new wheels this weekend and I'm thinking I should have gotten another size....please let me know your opinions!!!
What I got
KONI (yellow) struts and shocks - Didn't get coil overs because I needed to stay in budget
EIBACH PRO KIT
19' TSW RIVAGE BLACK
Front 19x8 - w/ 245/35/19
REAR 19x9.5 - w/ 275/30/19
Again I went with this size to stay within my budget because I also get the m5 Mtech kit.
WHY I THINK I SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN ANOTHER SIZE
I THOUGHT THAT WITH THE EIBACH SPRINGS AND 19'S THE CAR WOULD SIT RIGHT ON TOP OF THE WHEELS, THEY DON'T NOW BUT I WAS TOLD THE SPRINGS
WILL SAG MORE AFTER A FEW WEEKS, SO I'M HOPING FOR THAT.
FOR THE TIRES I WAS HOPING THAT THE WHEELS WOULD BE A BIT WIDER THAN THE ARE, BUT I DIDN'T WANT ANY RUBBING TO HAPPEN.
WHAT IS YOUR OPINIONS ON MY SET UP, PLEASE SHARE YOUR HONEST THOUGHTS!!!
THAN YOU
Someone suggested 20's those do look nice, but with the roads these days I would be nervous of potential wheel damage. :thumbsdown: If your budget allows do adjustable coilovers, ride will be harsher but the handling more than makes up for it. 
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