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12-10-2008, 06:05 PM
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I HAVE A 2006 525XI, IF I WAS TO GO WITH 18IN. OR 19IN. WHEELS CAN I DO SO WITHOUT LOWERING CAR??? (shocks/springs) and ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHEELS FOR MY 525XI (ALL WHEEL DRIVE)...
12-10-2008, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Beamer930' post='742664' date='Dec 10 2008, 10:05 PM
I HAVE A 2006 525XI, IF I WAS TO GO WITH 18IN. OR 19IN. WHEELS CAN I DO SO WITHOUT LOWERING CAR??? (shocks/springs) and ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHEELS FOR MY 525XI (ALL WHEEL DRIVE)...
This is what 19's look like on a NON-dropped xi (same rims in pic 1)...needs lowering or looks like SUV:
12-11-2008, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='742814' date='Dec 11 2008, 01:53 AM
These 19" CSL reps worked for me, but I lowered mine. If you do NOT want to lower your car, then don't go higher than 18", and if you do go 18", I'd recommend the OEM 124's made esp. for the xi in a staggered setup.
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This is what 19's look like on a NON-dropped xi (same rims in pic 1)...needs lowering or looks like SUV:
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This is what 19's look like on a NON-dropped xi (same rims in pic 1)...needs lowering or looks like SUV:
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Ur 5 looking good
12-11-2008, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='742814' date='Dec 10 2008, 11:53 PM
These 19" CSL reps worked for me, but I lowered mine. If you do NOT want to lower your car, then don't go higher than 18", and if you do go 18", I'd recommend the OEM 124's made esp. for the xi in a staggered setup.
This is what 19's look like on a NON-dropped xi (same rims in pic 1)...needs lowering or looks like SUV:
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This is what 19's look like on a NON-dropped xi (same rims in pic 1)...needs lowering or looks like SUV:
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OMG Doc.....you might as well been driving an H3....It takes alot of guts to admit you were riding that high!!!
12-11-2008, 08:05 AM
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Actually I don't see a point (other than visual) to lowering your car. Yes I've had some of my cars lowered in the past, but I was young back then. Right now, I have no problems with how my E61 sits on stock suspension. If you ask me, I find it convenient not to crawl over speed humps, and enter sloped driveways on a rediculous angle ... not to mention getting through a snow storm without losing my bumper.
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Originally Posted by andy535xi' post='743050' date='Dec 11 2008, 10:05 AM
Actually I don't see a point (other than visual) to lowering your car. Yes I've had some of my cars lowered in the past, but I was young back then. Right now, I have no problems with how my E61 sits on stock suspension. If you ask me, I find it convenient not to crawl over speed humps, and enter sloped driveways on a rediculous angle ... not to mention getting through a snow storm without losing my bumper.
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no it doesn't enhance your performance by lowering the car, you simply get less body roll. To say that by lowering your car, you automatically get more performance is ignorant. I'm sure your 4Runner is a great car for snow, but I think BMW didn't design the "X" drive for high speed high G manuevers. BTW, the E60 is a family sport sedan, not a high G sports car. I like to be ridding in comfort all year around, so I drive my e61 in winter as well. I see no point to swtich to a winter car because my summer car can't pass through 5" of snow.
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Originally Posted by andy535xi' post='743075' date='Dec 11 2008, 10:33 AM
no it doesn't enhance your performance by lowering the car, you simply get less body roll. To say that by lowering your car, you automatically get more performance is ignorant. I'm sure your 4Runner is a great car for snow, but I think BMW didn't design the "X" drive for high speed high G manuevers. BTW, the E60 is a family sport sedan, not a high G sports car. I like to be ridding in comfort all year around, so I drive my e61 in winter as well. I see no point to swtich to a winter car because my summer car can't pass through 5" of snow.
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Originally Posted by IceyTys' post='742998' date='Dec 11 2008, 10:03 AM
OMG Doc.....you might as well been driving an H3....It takes alot of guts to admit you were riding that high!!!