To Drop or Not To Drop??
04-15-2005, 12:42 PM
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ok guys, i need everyone's help. I will be purchasing a e60 hopefully within the very near future (next two weeks), and I want to put either the Maya STM graphite finish or the Maido RT5 also graphite finish, size 20inch (20x9 and 20x10) with Continental ContiSportContact 2 or Nitto tires with a tire size of 245/35(front) and 275/30(rear). Now my question for you guys is, should i lower the car or keep it stock height? Am i going to have any problems (as far as the suspension) goes? Am i going to have uncomfortable ride whether or not i lower the car? Besides changing the springs do i also need to change the shocks/struts? Will i have rubbing problems? O, and one last question, which wheels do you like better the STM(silver e60) or the RT5(black e60)? And which tire would you recommend? I appreciate all the help and input! 
Thanx in advance!!
Thanx in advance!!
04-15-2005, 01:18 PM
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First of all, with 20X9 in the front 255/35 is the recommended size. Also, with 20X10 in the rear, the recommended size is 295/25. These tire sizes on these rim sizes will insure you don't have any rubbing issues. This is as per tirerack AND as per CEC Wheels.
04-15-2005, 05:37 PM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
I prefer the Maya STM, and as for the tires, go for either michelin sport or brigdestone S03. Both are good tires and have a pretty good tread wear compared to pirelli nero.. 
04-15-2005, 06:44 PM
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My Ride: Gone: 2004 525i Jet Black, Built 03/04, Premium Package, Black Dakota Leather, Halogen to Euro Spec Bi-Xenons Retrofit, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Steptronic Breyton Spirit Reps 20x9F 20x10R - Nitto NT555 245/35/20F-275/30/20R, M5 Front Bumper, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Grills, 20% Tint, Euro Reflectors, Debadged, Aux Input, CIP v19.x
I vote for Maya STM.
04-18-2005, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by RydeWitM3' date='Apr 18 2005, 03:07 PM
thanx guys
any input on the other ?'s regarding the drop??
TIA
any input on the other ?'s regarding the drop??
TIA
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