bimmercanada

Hi,

I recently purchased rims for my 06 530xi. The tires are 20x9s all the way around (although the back rims seem to be wider as they have a deeper dish than the front) Tire size is 255/30zr20 all the way around.

My question is, how much can I lower it without having any rubbing issues?

I wanted to get H&R springs but if i'll have rubbing issues i'll obviously get coilovers instead. Should I go to a shop and ask them how much I can lower it without having any rubbing issues? How would they measure accurately? Please let me know. PM me or email me if you need any more information on my setup.

Thanks,

earcondo

I run with 245/35/20 tires, with 20x8.5 rims and H&R springs whit no problem, looking on the side the rims the tires are a little inside the fender, if you look this picture, you will see that there is almost 3/4 inch between the tire and fender, its only this space you need to watch.

earcondo

inktoxicated

just keep an eye on the front inner tire rubbing the strut. i have a 245 front lowered and it grazes the spring perch on my coilover

C's Bimmer

I was the first 530XI owner in the US to install H&R Lowering Springs on my car. I had no issues, but the rebound rate was not that great (very bouncy). The car looked outstanding and the ride height was great. I ran 275's in the rear and 245's up front. If I still had my 530xi, I would do coilovers, but that's probably because I have KW V3 Coilovers on my M5 and the difference is night and day (I used to just have Eibach springs on the M).

BTW - Make sure you get the XI springs, not the standard RWD springs. There is a difference!

BMW fanatic

Go with coilovers. I have H&R and you can set up the perfect stance. That way if you want to go lower than the springs you can. Or if your worried about rubbing bump it up a couple turns.

jim7

I have Vossen 20x9 -20x10.5 wheels on Pirelli pzero 255x30x20 front 295x25x20 rear on h&r springs fenders rolled and no rubbing but wanted to run 255x35x20 and 295x30x20 for more sidewall ? I was wondering if anybody has this set up ? 2009 e60 550i sport

thanks

racingluxury

Hi, I got the same rear tire size as your's but I'm recently having rubbing issues on the rears with stock shocks and springs. Got any idea what could be the problem?

ADCole

I have ADV.1 20X9.5 & 20X11 on Vredestein 245/30/20 front & 285/25/20 rear with BC coilovers/Swift springs and I don't have any rubbing issues. The car is a 09 E60 550i sport.