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Old 09-05-2009, 10:21 AM
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I'm considering changing my summer wheel setup and these two Schmidt wheel designs came up. How do you like them, which one would suit (my) e60 better. They're available in wanted offsets.

Then another question. Do I really need 20" rims if going for a lip? If I went to 20", there definitely will be the extra rubber on wheels also. But if that requires rolling fenders etc, I'm not so sure about it then...

Anyway, here are the wheels:

Schmidt Phantom Line


Schmidt Jack Line


Thanks for your opinions!


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Old 09-05-2009, 10:26 AM
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the 1st one looks nice.
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='999504' date='Sep 5 2009, 02:21 PM
I'm considering changing my summer wheel setup and these two Schmidt wheel designs came up. How do you like them, which one would suit (my) e60 better. They're available in wanted offsets.

Then another question. Do I really need 20" rims if going for a lip? If I went to 20", there will be the extra rubber on wheels also. But if that requires rolling fenders etc, I'm not so sure about it then...

Anyway, here are the wheels:

Schmidt Phantom Line


Schmidt Jack Line


Thanks for your opinions!



The Phantom looks sick! IMO, with this design, the 19" would look a lot smaller, get the 20". GL, bro!
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Old 09-05-2009, 11:00 AM
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If I had it to do over again, I would still get 20s, but I would go with a 235/35 in front and a 265/30 in back. Won't have to worry about rolling the fenders at all, and the diameter is closer to stock. However, you will end up with a tiny bit of stretch on the tires, but no rubbing for sure.

Schmidts are money. I just sold a set of 16" TH Lines and they pretty much covered the cost of my 20" Miros.
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They are both nice, but I prefer the Phantoms!
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Phantoms would look nice on your car. Your car looks great already btw!
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Its the Phantom for me .
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Definitely the Phantoms, although I personally don't like black wheels
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Between the two I'd go with the Phantom Line. And yes 20's are a must. 19's with a lip looks real small.
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Ok thanks guys keep it coming.

I'd like to hear about your setups with 20" rims.
- Width, offset and tire size?
- Fenders rolled or not?
- Rubbing?


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