Agressive Driving on 20''s
05-09-2009, 11:30 AM
#1
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2009
Location: California
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hey all,
I'm still working on the wheel rub issue today but I had a quick question I wanted to ask the community:
With the proper setup, is it possible to drive aggressively (within control) on average street conditions without worrying about wheel rub or fender damage while driving on 20''s?
I'm weighing my options right now and trying to decide if I should just get a set of 19'' 166's or 172's or keep my PG3's and try to do some suspension work.
For me, it's function over form, but I still think the 20''s look great so if I can find a way without spending too much I'd prefer to make a go of it with them.
Thoughts? Anyone have an ideal setup off the top of their head?
My current setup is:
Front: NT 555's 245/35 ZR 20 95W
Back: NT 555's 275/30 ZR 20 97W
Wheels are Hamann PG3
Front: 20x9.0
Back: 20x10.5
Shocks: Stock Sports Package
Springs: Eibach Sportline
http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...17423000013303
Lowering front: 2.0in
Lowering back: 1.2in
I'm still working on the wheel rub issue today but I had a quick question I wanted to ask the community:
With the proper setup, is it possible to drive aggressively (within control) on average street conditions without worrying about wheel rub or fender damage while driving on 20''s?
I'm weighing my options right now and trying to decide if I should just get a set of 19'' 166's or 172's or keep my PG3's and try to do some suspension work.
For me, it's function over form, but I still think the 20''s look great so if I can find a way without spending too much I'd prefer to make a go of it with them.
Thoughts? Anyone have an ideal setup off the top of their head?
My current setup is:
Front: NT 555's 245/35 ZR 20 95W
Back: NT 555's 275/30 ZR 20 97W
Wheels are Hamann PG3
Front: 20x9.0
Back: 20x10.5
Shocks: Stock Sports Package
Springs: Eibach Sportline
http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...17423000013303
Lowering front: 2.0in
Lowering back: 1.2in
05-09-2009, 12:25 PM
#2
Contributors
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Fullerton, CA
Posts: 4,074
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I am currently running Front: 245/35/20x9 Rear: 285/30/20x10.5. I used to rub constantly, even after I rolled the fenders but once I got my KW V2 coilovers and some adjustments, I very rarely rub....even with people in the car. You should get some coilovers and keep the wheels! Good luck
05-09-2009, 01:03 PM
#3
Senior Members
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Boston, US
Posts: 1,168
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by SneezyRobot' post='873656' date='May 9 2009, 03:30 PM
Hey all,
I'm still working on the wheel rub issue today but I had a quick question I wanted to ask the community:
With the proper setup, is it possible to drive aggressively (within control) on average street conditions without worrying about wheel rub or fender damage while driving on 20''s?
I'm weighing my options right now and trying to decide if I should just get a set of 19'' 166's or 172's or keep my PG3's and try to do some suspension work.
For me, it's function over form, but I still think the 20''s look great so if I can find a way without spending too much I'd prefer to make a go of it with them.
Thoughts? Anyone have an ideal setup off the top of their head?
My current setup is:
Front: NT 555's 245/35 ZR 20 95W
Back: NT 555's 275/30 ZR 20 97W
Wheels are Hamann PG3
Front: 20x9.0
Back: 20x10.5
Shocks: Stock Sports Package
Springs: Eibach Sportline
http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...17423000013303
Lowering front: 2.0in
Lowering back: 1.2in
I'm still working on the wheel rub issue today but I had a quick question I wanted to ask the community:
With the proper setup, is it possible to drive aggressively (within control) on average street conditions without worrying about wheel rub or fender damage while driving on 20''s?
I'm weighing my options right now and trying to decide if I should just get a set of 19'' 166's or 172's or keep my PG3's and try to do some suspension work.
For me, it's function over form, but I still think the 20''s look great so if I can find a way without spending too much I'd prefer to make a go of it with them.
Thoughts? Anyone have an ideal setup off the top of their head?
My current setup is:
Front: NT 555's 245/35 ZR 20 95W
Back: NT 555's 275/30 ZR 20 97W
Wheels are Hamann PG3
Front: 20x9.0
Back: 20x10.5
Shocks: Stock Sports Package
Springs: Eibach Sportline
http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...17423000013303
Lowering front: 2.0in
Lowering back: 1.2in
05-09-2009, 01:23 PM
#4
Contributors
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: St. Louis Burbs, USA
Posts: 8,998
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
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).
Originally Posted by mhs525' post='873726' date='May 9 2009, 04:03 PM
If you can't drive a BMW aggressively occasionaly what's the point of owning one.
05-09-2009, 02:17 PM
#5
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2009
Location: California
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by mhs525' post='873726' date='May 9 2009, 04:03 PM
If you can't drive a BMW aggressively occasionaly what's the point of owning one.
05-09-2009, 02:34 PM
#6
Contributors
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NY
Posts: 3,939
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
We (My brother and I) handled well on the Bear Mt. Drive/Meet. I was holding the camera. We were driving it hard on the twisties with lots of dips, sharp turns, inclines, declines double the posted speed limit. We had no issues. We have 245/35 F and 275/30 out rear with a 5" lip in the rear. Only rubbed a couple of times in the front on sharp turns on a incline. Nothing major. Still handle well on 20's.
20x8.5 F
20X10.5 R
245/35
275/30
Stock sport suspension
20x8.5 F
20X10.5 R
245/35
275/30
Stock sport suspension
05-09-2009, 02:51 PM
#7
Members
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 (07/03) 530i, Mystic Blue Metallic, Beige Leather, Premium Package, Sports Package, Steptronic, Adaptive Xenons, euro red reflectors, K/N air filter, Falken 452's
Originally Posted by mhs525' post='873726' date='May 9 2009, 04:03 PM
If you can't drive a BMW aggressively most of the time what's the point of owning one.
+1!
Quote of the day!
05-09-2009, 03:08 PM
#8
Contributors
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Fullerton, CA
Posts: 4,074
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
the solution to your problem: COILOVERS! PM member MacFly for the best pricing on KW V2S or GravityAutosports. they're prices are garaunteed to be the lowest!
05-11-2009, 03:27 PM
#9
Contributors
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SoCal
Posts: 3,961
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by dbae1978' post='873812' date='May 9 2009, 04:08 PM
the solution to your problem: COILOVERS! PM member MacFly for the best pricing on KW V2S or GravityAutosports. they're prices are garaunteed to be the lowest!
