20 vs. 19 inch wheels?
02-17-2006, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by xexyus' post='241878' date='Feb 17 2006, 10:29 AM
This car is a clear example of 19s with no lip and looking GOOD 
Even step-up lip HRE 20s can look smaller too but obviously if your spending 6 grand for wheels I would HOPE you are not worried about size as much as quality or ride.
If you want them to look big then anyone can buy some 2k dinky 20inch giovanna wheels or something.
Bottom line: 19s will GENERALLY have a smoother ride and feel more stock than 20s. Sounds like you are not concerned about size so I would do 19s and play it safe.
Even step-up lip HRE 20s can look smaller too but obviously if your spending 6 grand for wheels I would HOPE you are not worried about size as much as quality or ride.
If you want them to look big then anyone can buy some 2k dinky 20inch giovanna wheels or something.
Bottom line: 19s will GENERALLY have a smoother ride and feel more stock than 20s. Sounds like you are not concerned about size so I would do 19s and play it safe.
02-17-2006, 02:32 PM
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I was at the dealer picking up my wife's new 330 when I saw a black 550 wearing these 20's (pictures attached). Sorry, I did not take pictures of the entire car. My 550 is on order arriving sometime during the first half of March. These wheels look real nice, however, I did not test drive the vehicle. There was another 550 with the 18" style 124 wheels and they looked tiny in comparison. The dealer is willing to swap the standard sport package wheels for the 20 inch wheels plus an extra 3 grand. My car is T-Silver so I'm not quite sure if the polished wheels will look or feel right. I'm looking into the same style 20 inch wheels with the standard finish as well. I'm not quite sure what style wheels the 20's are, but I've got the sales guy working on it.
However, I do have a concern over damaging these wheels very easily on the streets of L.A. and the "Bling, Bling" factor. I'm not too sure if it will "cheapen
" the look of the car...in other words, not as classy. I'm a little on the conservative side 
and I don't want to give a bad impression to my clients. I do like the look though!
However, I do have a concern over damaging these wheels very easily on the streets of L.A. and the "Bling, Bling" factor. I'm not too sure if it will "cheapen
" the look of the car...in other words, not as classy. I'm a little on the conservative side and I don't want to give a bad impression to my clients. I do like the look though!
02-17-2006, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Ralph C' post='242029' date='Feb 18 2006, 12:32 AM
I was at the dealer picking up my wife's new 330 when I saw a black 550 wearing these 20's (pictures attached). Sorry, I did not take pictures of the entire car. My 550 is on order arriving sometime during the first half of March. These wheels look real nice, however, I did not test drive the vehicle. There was another 550 with the 18" style 124 wheels and they looked tiny in comparison. The dealer is willing to swap the standard sport package wheels for the 20 inch wheels plus an extra 3 grand. My car is T-Silver so I'm not quite sure if the polished wheels will look or feel right. I'm looking into the same style 20 inch wheels with the standard finish as well. I'm not quite sure what style wheels the 20's are, but I've got the sales guy working on it.
However, I do have a concern over damaging these wheels very easily on the streets of L.A. and the "Bling, Bling" factor. I'm not too sure if it will "cheapen " the look of the car...in other words, not as classy. I'm a little on the conservative side and I don't want to give a bad impression to my clients. I do like the look though!
However, I do have a concern over damaging these wheels very easily on the streets of L.A. and the "Bling, Bling" factor. I'm not too sure if it will "cheapen
" the look of the car...in other words, not as classy. I'm a little on the conservative side and I don't want to give a bad impression to my clients. I do like the look though!
02-17-2006, 04:03 PM
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So, ATS77, you're saying that these wheels belong to the 7 series not the 5. I'm sure though that it's ok to use these on the 5 since the dealer actuall installed these on the 5. Does anyone know what model number these wheels are?
02-17-2006, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Ralph C' post='242067' date='Feb 17 2006, 05:03 PM
So, ATS77, you're saying that these wheels belong to the 7 series not the 5. I'm sure though that it's ok to use these on the 5 since the dealer actuall installed these on the 5. Does anyone know what model number these wheels are?
Dimensions:
9 x 20 front w/ 245/40 tire Part no. 36 11 6 757 375
10 x 20 rear w/ 275/35 tire Part no. 36 11 6 757 376
I'm not entirely sure on the pricing, but I've got $480.00/wheel front and $495.00/wheel rear.
Your stock sport package wheels plus an additional $3,000 seems a little steep. I would try to sell your stocks on ebay and purchase a very similar looking (to style 32 since you like them) aftermarket wheel.
02-17-2006, 06:12 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530i.... Saphire Black Metallic...19 inch Axis Milanos....Auburn dakota interior.....ACS rear lip spoiler... And a whole lot of head turns ;)
I think 19' wheels are good for all round driving and looks, 20's do look better. However I stuck with 19's because of pot holes and just ease of use....
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02-17-2006, 11:51 PM
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530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
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� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Originally Posted by Centurion' post='242081' date='Feb 18 2006, 03:15 AM
These wheels are Style 32 and were originally offered for the e65/e66 (7 series) here in the US.
Dimensions:
9 x 20 front w/ 245/40 tire Part no. 36 11 6 757 375
10 x 20 rear w/ 275/35 tire Part no. 36 11 6 757 376
I'm not entirely sure on the pricing, but I've got $480.00/wheel front and $495.00/wheel rear.
Your stock sport package wheels plus an additional $3,000 seems a little steep. I would try to sell your stocks on ebay and purchase a very similar looking (to style 32 since you like them) aftermarket wheel.
Dimensions:
9 x 20 front w/ 245/40 tire Part no. 36 11 6 757 375
10 x 20 rear w/ 275/35 tire Part no. 36 11 6 757 376
I'm not entirely sure on the pricing, but I've got $480.00/wheel front and $495.00/wheel rear.
Your stock sport package wheels plus an additional $3,000 seems a little steep. I would try to sell your stocks on ebay and purchase a very similar looking (to style 32 since you like them) aftermarket wheel.
for Centu.
02-18-2006, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Schpilky' post='241840' date='Feb 17 2006, 09:38 AM
Regardless of the "dinky" look, how is the ride with your current 19's? Is it relatively the same as the stock setup? Have you driven an e60 with 20's?
My friend has a set of 20's on his e60 (not lowered) and it feels just a tad bit more harsh than mine, but not bad at all. IMO the small sacrifice you give up for ride quality is worth having the 20's, which is a bigger and better looking wheels. They seem more proportional with the E60 body. The way I look at it is if I get tired of the ride quality I can always sell them and go back to my 19's.
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Couple things...
Ralph C, any chance you could sneak just a side shot or two of that 5 with the type 32's on it? That is the direction I was going. Nice wheel, reasonably priced, and easy to sell if you want out. Probably not chrome for me, but I sure would like to see....
Also, remember that a great deal of the ride quality on these 19 and 20" setups is related to tire brand. Not going to light that fire, but most of us know that one or two certain brands have markedly better ride quality than many others.
Ralph C, any chance you could sneak just a side shot or two of that 5 with the type 32's on it? That is the direction I was going. Nice wheel, reasonably priced, and easy to sell if you want out. Probably not chrome for me, but I sure would like to see....
Also, remember that a great deal of the ride quality on these 19 and 20" setups is related to tire brand. Not going to light that fire, but most of us know that one or two certain brands have markedly better ride quality than many others.