Bilstein B16 Coilovers for 2008 550i
04-05-2008, 06:50 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Jet Black MTech 550i
2005 Black Sapphire Sport Package 545i
Like most of you, I'd like to be able to adjust the ride height on my 5. Right now, I've got the sport suspension and I actually do like it very much; one problem though, I bought some new wheels that were supposedly guaranteed to fit ...they dont!!! 
The front tires actually are sitting right up against the spring seats while still up on the jacks. Look at the pics. I'm waiting for a response on the guarantee; but in the mean time, I'm looking at alternative solutions. It looks like some slimmer spring seats might do the job or possibly some height adjustments could solve this too. Anyone have this issue before? I was looking into the Bilstein B16 coilovers; any recommendations??? HELP!
The front tires actually are sitting right up against the spring seats while still up on the jacks. Look at the pics. I'm waiting for a response on the guarantee; but in the mean time, I'm looking at alternative solutions. It looks like some slimmer spring seats might do the job or possibly some height adjustments could solve this too. Anyone have this issue before? I was looking into the Bilstein B16 coilovers; any recommendations??? HELP!
04-06-2008, 06:04 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Jet Black MTech 550i
2005 Black Sapphire Sport Package 545i
Originally Posted by deathr0w' post='556825' date='Apr 6 2008, 04:10 AM
what's the actual size of the wheels and tires you've chosed for?
04-06-2008, 07:24 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
Your offsets must be way off, especially if they're only 8.5" wide. Will the shop you bought the wheels from take responsibility for replacements? If I were you, I would I'd be unhappy correcting the problem with spacers.
04-06-2008, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by lostleo550i' post='556897' date='Apr 6 2008, 10:04 AM
They're 21x8.5 wheels and tires are 255/30-21.
04-16-2008, 08:52 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Jet Black MTech 550i
2005 Black Sapphire Sport Package 545i
I had the Bilstein B16 PSS10 coilovers installed & slightly adjusted and the wheels slide right in! 
They are actually a 21x9 w/ 18mm offset (front). Check 'em out.
They are actually a 21x9 w/ 18mm offset (front). Check 'em out.
04-16-2008, 09:33 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
Your drop looks refined. Not too slammed, but not too much gap either. Glad you got your rubbing issues resolved. 
