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08-17-2007, 09:27 AM
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My Ride: 2008 528i Titanium Silver built 03/11/2007, delivered 04/25/2007,
Hey guys:
So I recently got a few big pay checks and I want to get some 19 or 20" wheels for my 528.
Big question: Do I have to change my suspension and/or the speedometer for bigger wheels? Can I fit 20s to my stock car?
Any recommendations? Any tire recommendations to go with the rims? Anyone know any hookups in LA area?
Please help me!
So I recently got a few big pay checks and I want to get some 19 or 20" wheels for my 528.
Big question: Do I have to change my suspension and/or the speedometer for bigger wheels? Can I fit 20s to my stock car?
Any recommendations? Any tire recommendations to go with the rims? Anyone know any hookups in LA area?
Please help me!
08-17-2007, 10:14 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Hey Andrew,
You don't have to change suspension when upsizing wheel size, but you will want to. If you're attention to detail, the visual gap between the tire and fender will bug you. This is where either springs or coilovers come in. You'll sacrifice ride quality for better handling and aesthetics.
What you need to do is go to the Aftermarket Mods and Wheels Gallery and look over some member's rides. That'll give you an idea or better yet show up at the Boiling Crab next Thursday. Even better would be to attend Hot Import Nights at the LA Convention Center next weekend.
You don't have to change suspension when upsizing wheel size, but you will want to. If you're attention to detail, the visual gap between the tire and fender will bug you. This is where either springs or coilovers come in. You'll sacrifice ride quality for better handling and aesthetics.
What you need to do is go to the Aftermarket Mods and Wheels Gallery and look over some member's rides. That'll give you an idea or better yet show up at the Boiling Crab next Thursday. Even better would be to attend Hot Import Nights at the LA Convention Center next weekend.
08-17-2007, 03:58 PM
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My Ride: 2008 528i Titanium Silver built 03/11/2007, delivered 04/25/2007,
Originally Posted by dohboydds' post='459753' date='Aug 17 2007, 10:27 AM
Hey guys:
So I recently got a few big pay checks and I want to get some 19 or 20" wheels for my 528.
Big question: Do I have to change my suspension and/or the speedometer for bigger wheels? Can I fit 20s to my stock car?
Any recommendations? Any tire recommendations to go with the rims? Anyone know any hookups in LA area?
Please help me!
So I recently got a few big pay checks and I want to get some 19 or 20" wheels for my 528.
Big question: Do I have to change my suspension and/or the speedometer for bigger wheels? Can I fit 20s to my stock car?
Any recommendations? Any tire recommendations to go with the rims? Anyone know any hookups in LA area?
Please help me!
I found 20" chrome BMW 760 repro wheels with Falken FK452 245/35ZR20 tires for $1700
Is this a good deal?
08-17-2007, 04:02 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
No. Stay away from replicas. Do it right the first time. A few people have learned the hard way with replicas here.
08-17-2007, 10:07 PM
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i agree with vt that you will want to drop the car, even just a little bit with eibach pro-kit or H&R sports. i thought i would be fine after putting on my 128's without lowering and honestly, that wheel gap just kept annoying me. ever since i had the eibach pro-kit i loved how the stance of my car looked. yes you will be able to fit 20's but as vt said, stay away from replicas. good luck man.
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