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From: San Jose, CA
My Ride: 2005 530i stock...can't decide which rims to get!
Hi Guys,
I haven't posed much but I have these awful RFTs on my car. Just found out that I have a bubble on my front driver side and a nail in my back passenger side. I have to replace both. Since I have to replace them both, I might as well replace them all with non-RFTs and get rims while I at it!
I was thinking of getting 19s or 20s. I don't want to ruin the ride quality so what do you guys think? I really like some of the 20s I've seen on the forum. I like both the concave and deep dish. So many decisions!
Anybody with a good set that your trying to unload?
Any shops that anybody can recommend in the bay area that I can check out some rims? I live in south San Jose.
I have a 2005 530i sport, nav, with 43K miles.
Thanks for your help!
I haven't posed much but I have these awful RFTs on my car. Just found out that I have a bubble on my front driver side and a nail in my back passenger side. I have to replace both. Since I have to replace them both, I might as well replace them all with non-RFTs and get rims while I at it!
I was thinking of getting 19s or 20s. I don't want to ruin the ride quality so what do you guys think? I really like some of the 20s I've seen on the forum. I like both the concave and deep dish. So many decisions!
Anybody with a good set that your trying to unload?
Any shops that anybody can recommend in the bay area that I can check out some rims? I live in south San Jose.
I have a 2005 530i sport, nav, with 43K miles.
Thanks for your help!
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Common rule is if you want wheels with a lip, go with 20"s otherwise it would look too small.
20" will definately affect the ride quality. 20" is strictly for looks not performance. If ride quality is a big concern but want to go big, go with 19".
20" will definately affect the ride quality. 20" is strictly for looks not performance. If ride quality is a big concern but want to go big, go with 19".
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My Ride: 2005 530i stock...can't decide which rims to get!
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
20s will definitely harshen the ride, especially with a sport pack. In addition, you'll need to run high psi to prevent rim damage, thus worsening the effect. Also, be prepared for the tire prices. Of course, they do look sweet.
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My Ride: 2005 530i stock...can't decide which rims to get!
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Two things: 1) I just put a set of 19s up for sale in the classifieds section of this site. 2) I agree about all the comments on 20s...I was a million times more carefree and joyful while driving on my 19s but these 20s ride rough as hell!! Prolly makes it worse that I have the sport pkg AND I'm lowered 2 more inches on top of that...but with that said, my car looks like a dream in motion as it glides down the mean streets of Detroit.
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If you haven't contacted any shops yet hit up either Sam at Sleek Motoring or Cal at Sonic MS. I've made several transactions with both Shops and they are both great with customer service.
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My Ride: 2005 530i stock...can't decide which rims to get!
Two things: 1) I just put a set of 19s up for sale in the classifieds section of this site. 2) I agree about all the comments on 20s...I was a million times more carefree and joyful while driving on my 19s but these 20s ride rough as hell!! Prolly makes it worse that I have the sport pkg AND I'm lowered 2 more inches on top of that...but with that said, my car looks like a dream in motion as it glides down the mean streets of Detroit.
and thanks for the insight!
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My Ride: 2005 530i stock...can't decide which rims to get!
.....if I don't see anything I like at Sleek then I'll hit up Sonic MS.....