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#61
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My Ride: 2006 530i Sport package- Sapphire black
Originally Posted by SJ5er' post='804161' date='Feb 28 2009, 08:15 PM
OK, let it rip guys, tell me what you think.. Thanks to Sam from Sleek Motoring for the hook-up and the awesome customer service
#62
Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='807671' date='Mar 4 2009, 07:28 PM
It boils down to personal preference but I think 20s are the perfect size for this car. I've actually had people telling me my 20s look too small. haha
If he's increasing the width thereby increasing the contact patch, the handling should improve. Also, I'm sure he's using plus sizing on the tires so the net change should be close to zero from the OEM overall diameter.
If he's increasing the width thereby increasing the contact patch, the handling should improve. Also, I'm sure he's using plus sizing on the tires so the net change should be close to zero from the OEM overall diameter.
Handling will not improve with more mass however. The contact patch also does not increase but rather changes shape and is wider with increase in width but your right handling should improve from wider tires. The increase unsprung weight I suspect is signifigant with these wheels.
Any weights of these?
And you are right, whatever you are used to and also some wheels look decievingly large or small based on how much of a lip they have or how the design is so I agree to each their own. I think 18s are too small and 20s too big but that is just me!
#65
Originally Posted by 545OH' post='807708' date='Mar 4 2009, 05:24 PM
Actually he is using larger diamater by an inch. 245-40-18 is stock sport, 245-35-19 is plus 1 and 245-30-20 would be plus 2. Same with the back. He should have 275-25-20s if he wanted to keep stock diamater.
Handling will not improve with more mass however. The contact patch also does not increase but rather changes shape and is wider with increase in width but your right handling should improve from wider tires. The increase unsprung weight I suspect is signifigant with these wheels.
Any weights of these?
And you are right, whatever you are used to and also some wheels look decievingly large or small based on how much of a lip they have or how the design is so I agree to each their own. I think 18s are too small and 20s too big but that is just me!
Handling will not improve with more mass however. The contact patch also does not increase but rather changes shape and is wider with increase in width but your right handling should improve from wider tires. The increase unsprung weight I suspect is signifigant with these wheels.
Any weights of these?
And you are right, whatever you are used to and also some wheels look decievingly large or small based on how much of a lip they have or how the design is so I agree to each their own. I think 18s are too small and 20s too big but that is just me!
I wouldn't doubt that these wheels are well over 30lbs each but a lot of folks on here are modding more for looks than performance. At least as far as wheel choice is concerned, people tend to go for looks first, sacrificing a bit of performance in that area. Then again, the stock 18 cast wheels with run flats, for example, could be heavier overall than this 20" combo.
#67
Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='808117' date='Mar 5 2009, 09:35 AM
You're right on the 1" increase in overall diameter however I checked TireRack and it doesn't look like they make a 275/25/20 tire; well, at least not at TireRack anyway. Right or wrong though the 245/35/20 and 275/30/20 are the most common tire set up for 20" wheels for this car, or for models that run staggered wheels.
I wouldn't doubt that these wheels are well over 30lbs each but a lot of folks on here are modding more for looks than performance. At least as far as wheel choice is concerned, people tend to go for looks first, sacrificing a bit of performance in that area. Then again, the stock 18 cast wheels with run flats, for example, could be heavier overall than this 20" combo.
I wouldn't doubt that these wheels are well over 30lbs each but a lot of folks on here are modding more for looks than performance. At least as far as wheel choice is concerned, people tend to go for looks first, sacrificing a bit of performance in that area. Then again, the stock 18 cast wheels with run flats, for example, could be heavier overall than this 20" combo.
You are right about the tire but most go to a 285-25 which is much closer to factory specs than a 275-30. Either way I actually think it looks great with the larger diamater because it sure fills up the wheel well nicely. I am surprised he does not rub at all with an inch less clearence? I guess lots of people lower their car however atleast an inch with no problems.
I agree though, great looking set of wheels!
#68
I'm one of those guys obsessed with weight savings also. I switched out my beautiful Radenergie R10 wheels cause they were in the 30lb range and got my current wheels that are 26-27lbs. This was just in Oct. Lately I've been looking at the new B9 Technic wheel below cause it's a 1 piece forged wheel that's only 20-21lbs. But none of my friends like them and told me to keep my current wheels.
#70
Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='808142' date='Mar 5 2009, 10:20 AM
I'm one of those guys obsessed with weight savings also. I switched out my beautiful Radenergie R10 wheels cause they were in the 30lb range and got my current wheels that are 26-27lbs. This was just in Oct. Lately I've been looking at the new B9 Technic wheel below cause it's a 1 piece forged wheel that's only 20-21lbs. But none of my friends like them and told me to keep my current wheels.
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