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I have sports pkg and have 245/35/20 fronts and 275/30/20 rears. The front never rubbed but the right rear did. After rolling the fenders, they still rubbed occasionally over bumps and with passengers. I then installed coilovers; lowered the car about 3/4" but stiffened the shocks a bit and now they hardly rub at all...only with big dips or bumps and with passengers.
The other thing to consider besides tire sizes is the offset of your wheels.
The other thing to consider besides tire sizes is the offset of your wheels.
03-08-2006, 04:19 PM
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My Ride: '11 X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity M Sport Carbon Black Cinnamon Brown Dark Bamboo Anthracite Headliner M Sports Pkg Convenience Pkg Active Steering Comfort Access Heated Front Seats Navigation Premium Hi-Fi
looks great! 
You got me thinking again
You got me thinking again
03-08-2006, 05:13 PM
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I have sports pkg and have 245/35/20 fronts and 275/30/20 rears. The front never rubbed but the right rear did. After rolling the fenders, they still rubbed occasionally over bumps and with passengers. I then installed coilovers; lowered the car about 3/4" but stiffened the shocks a bit and now they hardly rub at all...only with big dips or bumps and with passengers.
The other thing to consider besides tire sizes is the offset of your wheels.
The other thing to consider besides tire sizes is the offset of your wheels.
Also, how much did those coilovers cost you? And I think I misunderstood what rubbing is. I thought it was the tire rubbing against the wheel well...if I'm right, then how do you prevent rubbing w/ stiffer shocks but also lowering the car. Thanks in advance guys...all this info. is really helping
03-08-2006, 07:54 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
Originally Posted by Ferdie' post='251845' date='Mar 8 2006, 04:07 PM
Looks good Busta
How's the ride quality? Any plans of lowering? Can you pm me of how much you got them for?
Thanks!
How's the ride quality? Any plans of lowering? Can you pm me of how much you got them for?
Thanks!
The ride quality suffers a bit but nothing I'll stress over. I expected the ride to be a lot harsher. I had plans on lowering but from the looks of it, I don't think I need it.
check your pm
03-08-2006, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Busta' post='251935' date='Mar 8 2006, 08:54 PM
The ride quality suffers a bit but nothing I'll stress over. I expected the ride to be a lot harsher. I had plans on lowering but from the looks of it, I don't think I need it.
check your pm
check your pm
03-08-2006, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Pkorkis' post='251886' date='Mar 8 2006, 06:13 PM
Someone else on this board has DPE's (forget their name) running 245/35 in the front w/ sport pckg and they have rubbing issues.
I think offset has a big effect on it b/c it seems like a lot of people on here have the same tire setup but some have rubbing and some don't. The guy I'm getting the wheels from said that after speaking to iForged, they recommended 245/35F & 275/30R. Does anyone have any iForged on here?
Also, how much did those coilovers cost you? And I think I misunderstood what rubbing is. I thought it was the tire rubbing against the wheel well...if I'm right, then how do you prevent rubbing w/ stiffer shocks but also lowering the car. Thanks in advance guys...all this info. is really helping
I think offset has a big effect on it b/c it seems like a lot of people on here have the same tire setup but some have rubbing and some don't. The guy I'm getting the wheels from said that after speaking to iForged, they recommended 245/35F & 275/30R. Does anyone have any iForged on here?
Also, how much did those coilovers cost you? And I think I misunderstood what rubbing is. I thought it was the tire rubbing against the wheel well...if I'm right, then how do you prevent rubbing w/ stiffer shocks but also lowering the car. Thanks in advance guys...all this info. is really helping
I got the KWs for a "deal" at $1250...brand new from a private party. I say deal because these retail for almost $2400. They are height and rebound adjustable.
You are correct that rubbing means the tire is rubbing against the fender. By stiffening the coilover shocks, it reduced the up and down movement of the car. The stock shocks were softer so the car moved more so more rubbing occured. The trade off is that the ride is stiffer but not too stiff and since they're adjustable, I can dial in the preferred amount of firmness.
03-09-2006, 02:37 AM
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My Ride: 645Ci black/red, Eibach springs, K&N air filter, Wetterauer ECU upgrade, Eisenmann 83mmx4 exhaust, 20" Sportec wheels-Michelin PS2 tires, Hamann front add-on lip
Originally Posted by Busta' post='251793' date='Mar 8 2006, 05:20 PM
I just had my new wheels installed a few hours ago by herb of DTMautowerks Breyton spirit replica 20x9 20x10 . I have to say its a huge improvement over my previous wheels.
Before:
After:
Many thanks to Herb and his staff. Great service.
Before:
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Many thanks to Herb and his staff. Great service.
But you did lowered your car too
03-09-2006, 03:24 AM
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My Ride: E60 Limo with M-Sport package(m5 mirrors,m5 trunk finisher,m172 summer wheels,blk front grills,m5 paddle shift kit(my530i),m pedal covers,m floor mats,
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nice set of wheels
03-09-2006, 03:43 AM
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canwe get the breyton spirit in 19x8 and 19x9.5 and the offset that bmw has on the style 172?
anyone has it?
btw ur 525 is so much improved as for looks
anyone has it?
btw ur 525 is so much improved as for looks
03-10-2006, 07:22 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
Originally Posted by 530i_msport' post='252042' date='Mar 9 2006, 04:43 AM
canwe get the breyton spirit in 19x8 and 19x9.5 and the offset that bmw has on the style 172?
anyone has it?
btw ur 525 is so much improved as for looks
anyone has it?
btw ur 525 is so much improved as for looks
thx for your comments