Advice on Wheels
07-13-2006, 07:11 PM
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My Ride: 550i/ black with aurburn/ sport/ SMG/ m aero kit/ premimum sound/ cold weather/ heated rear/ navigation/20" iforged sprints in gunmetal with PS2's _GONE
I just found this forum. It is really informative. I placed my order for a '07 550I I have to wait till next month. DAMN I hate waiting! The vehicle has the sport package and M aero kit. I'm looking to upgrade the wheels, but I can't decide on 19s or 20s. I know the M5 comes with 19s so I had initially considered going with the 19s. I don't want to sacrifice the ride severely. Also I live the great pothole land of NYC. However the look of the 20's are unbeatable. I don't want to change the springs on the car. I want to order wheels soon so that I have them when the car arrives. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
07-13-2006, 07:20 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
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Welcome! Great choice of car. 
IMHO, the only 19"s worth getting are OEM M5 166 or M6 167. Other than that, go with 20"s. The e60 looks sharp with 20"s. With the Sport Package and 20"s you won't need lowering springs.
I had a chance to checkout hollywoodtrash's 550 Sport with 20" Radenergie up close. It looks great. Very little wheel gap. There will be a lot of other folks chiming in with their recommendations for 20"s.
BTW, the 19" or 20" will be a better ride than the 18" with RFTs.
IMHO, the only 19"s worth getting are OEM M5 166 or M6 167. Other than that, go with 20"s. The e60 looks sharp with 20"s. With the Sport Package and 20"s you won't need lowering springs.
I had a chance to checkout hollywoodtrash's 550 Sport with 20" Radenergie up close. It looks great. Very little wheel gap. There will be a lot of other folks chiming in with their recommendations for 20"s.
BTW, the 19" or 20" will be a better ride than the 18" with RFTs.
07-13-2006, 07:41 PM
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I would not go bigger than 19. And, despite what jiio says 
, check out my 101's in my sig and what's below. I think you give up too much with 20's--acceleration, ride, handling, and potholeability. BMW doesn't recommend anything above 19 for a reason or ten.
, check out my 101's in my sig and what's below. I think you give up too much with 20's--acceleration, ride, handling, and potholeability. BMW doesn't recommend anything above 19 for a reason or ten.
07-13-2006, 08:12 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
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ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Haha... 
I forgot about your 101's Znod. Yeah, they're good and lightweight. Also, since Znod reminded me about the 101s there are also 172s, 135s, and 128s. All OEM.
I forgot about your 101's Znod. Yeah, they're good and lightweight. Also, since Znod reminded me about the 101s there are also 172s, 135s, and 128s. All OEM.
07-13-2006, 09:31 PM
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I have 20" Asanti's and have been surprised at how good the ride quality is - thought it would be worse. Of course, I am definitely careful over bumps, but general driving is surprisingly great.
07-13-2006, 10:37 PM
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My Ride: Current - 330 Sport Topaz Blue, Grey Leather, HK HIFI...lost interest!!
Waiting for - 535d Sport, Silver Grey, Foldy Mirrors, 172 19",Logic7,Pro Radio,Through load,Heated Front Seats,High Gloss shadowline,Black Maple,Headlight wash,Sun Protection Glass.
I pondered long over this exact question...in the end I went 19" and I also went OEM. In doing so I personally felt that I had made a safe upgrade. No vibrations from aftermarket wheels, no need for spiggot rings etc..
19"
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07-14-2006, 06:54 AM
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My Ride: 550i/ black with aurburn/ sport/ SMG/ m aero kit/ premimum sound/ cold weather/ heated rear/ navigation/20" iforged sprints in gunmetal with PS2's _GONE
Thanks guys. Oem's are the way to go? I was leaning towards set forged 19s
07-14-2006, 07:18 AM
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hello,
i was at the same decission a while ago.
finally i bought original bmw m5 style 166 wheels, 19".
i can tell you that upgrading to bigger wheels costs max. speed and especially acceleration.
my winter wheels are 17" oz superleggera, the car is feelable fast with them.
the bmw m5 or m6 wheels are pretty light weight for 19", if you are just interested in improving the looks of your car, you can take oem wheels as well and forget about what i wrote.
this is how it looks like..
btw, why mounting cheap oem copies on a 50k$++ car? i do not understand that
i was at the same decission a while ago.
finally i bought original bmw m5 style 166 wheels, 19".
i can tell you that upgrading to bigger wheels costs max. speed and especially acceleration.
my winter wheels are 17" oz superleggera, the car is feelable fast with them.
the bmw m5 or m6 wheels are pretty light weight for 19", if you are just interested in improving the looks of your car, you can take oem wheels as well and forget about what i wrote.
this is how it looks like..
btw, why mounting cheap oem copies on a 50k$++ car? i do not understand that
07-14-2006, 07:24 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Sport, Premium, Logic 7, Jet Black, Black Leather, M-Aero Kit, 15% (very dark) Tint, Eichbach Lowering Springs, Red Brake Calipers, Radenergie R-10's, Michelin PilotSport2 in 245/35/20 and 285/30/20, Rolled Fenders, and a nifty Graco Baby Car Seat.
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Why does a bigger wheel rob you of acceleration?
07-14-2006, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by cattman' post='310724' date='Jul 14 2006, 06:24 PM
Why does a bigger wheel rob you of acceleration?