Ultimate 20" rim and tire upgrade guide
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From: Milky Way, Earth, N. America, CA, San Jose, 95136, Latitude N 37� 16.837, Longitude W 121� 50.461
My Ride: 2004 530i | Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7 | DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear | Falken FK452 tires 245/30/20 front 275/30/20 rear | H&R Coilovers | Smoked Tail Lights | M5 trunk spoiler | AC Schnitzer style roof spoiler | HID 8000K headlights & foglights | 35% tint all around | Sprint Booster | Speed Innovation ECU tuning | M5 trunk finisher | M-Tech body kit | Remus Quad Exhaust | AC Schnitzer style pedals | Euro Stickers | RPi Ram Air Induction | Smoked LED Side Lenses | AC Schnitzer style e-brake handle | AC Schnitzer style shifter | AC Schnitzer style iDrive knob | AC Schnitzer style carbon fiber diffuser | carbon fiber hood/trunk/steering emblems | carbon fiber grilles | carbon fiber door pillars | MTEC v2 Angel Eyes | Hamann style carbon fiber splitter
Rim Size: 20"
Rim Brand : DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip
E60/E61/Xi : E60
FRONTS
Rim Width : 8.5"
Offset : NA
Tire : 245/30/20
Tire Brand : Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta
REARS
Rim Width : 10"
Offset : NA
Tire : 285/25/20
Tire Brand : Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta
Suspension: H&R Coilovers
Spacers: None
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: None
Pictures:
Rim Brand : DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip
E60/E61/Xi : E60
FRONTS
Rim Width : 8.5"
Offset : NA
Tire : 245/30/20
Tire Brand : Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta
REARS
Rim Width : 10"
Offset : NA
Tire : 285/25/20
Tire Brand : Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta
Suspension: H&R Coilovers
Spacers: None
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: None
Pictures:
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From: Seattle
My Ride: BMW 550i 20" Forgestar F14 Black
Originally Posted by mrfva' post='964069' date='Aug 3 2009, 12:09 PM
Rim Size: 19"
Rim Brand : Forgestar F14
E60/E61/Xi : E60
FRONTS
Rim Width : 9"
Offset : 20mm
Tire : 245 30 19
Tire Brand : Hankook Ventus evo1
REARS
Rim Width : 10"
Offset : 20mm
Tire : 285 30 19
Tire Brand : Hankook Ventus evo1
Suspension: Factory Sport (545i, V8)
Spacers: none
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: None
Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/frankandchera...57618744277320/
Ordered them from AcutePerformance (Michael aka myfootsmells).
Rim Brand : Forgestar F14
E60/E61/Xi : E60
FRONTS
Rim Width : 9"
Offset : 20mm
Tire : 245 30 19
Tire Brand : Hankook Ventus evo1
REARS
Rim Width : 10"
Offset : 20mm
Tire : 285 30 19
Tire Brand : Hankook Ventus evo1
Suspension: Factory Sport (545i, V8)
Spacers: none
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: None
Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/frankandchera...57618744277320/
Ordered them from AcutePerformance (Michael aka myfootsmells).
Looks great!!! Did you have to lower your car? How much?
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From: UK
Thanks BMWRINO thats just the look I want for my car. Bought some 285 25 20 for the rears and still debating the fronts. i also have the schnitzer flippers. Will post pics once complete
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From: Estonia
My Ride: 2005 545iA
Rim Size: 19"
Rim Brand : OEM Style 95 (painted dark)
E60/E61/Xi : E60
FRONTS
Rim Width :9"
Offset : 24mm
Tire : 255 40 19
Tire Brand : Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
REARS
Rim Width :10"
Offset : 24mm
Tire : 285 35 19
Tire Brand : Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Suspension: Factory sports suspension springs (Koni FSD Shocks)
Spacers: none
Arch Mods: I rolled the wheelarches before, when using 295/30/19 tires to get rid of rub, but its not needed with current setup, other user from the forum has the same setup, and no rub, and he has lowering springs also.
Rubbing Comments: None
Pictures: See sig
Rim Brand : OEM Style 95 (painted dark)
E60/E61/Xi : E60
FRONTS
Rim Width :9"
Offset : 24mm
Tire : 255 40 19
Tire Brand : Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
REARS
Rim Width :10"
Offset : 24mm
Tire : 285 35 19
Tire Brand : Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Suspension: Factory sports suspension springs (Koni FSD Shocks)
Spacers: none
Arch Mods: I rolled the wheelarches before, when using 295/30/19 tires to get rid of rub, but its not needed with current setup, other user from the forum has the same setup, and no rub, and he has lowering springs also.
Rubbing Comments: None
Pictures: See sig
Not lowered at all, OEM sport suspension.
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From: SoCal
My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Originally Posted by Frank5er' post='963939' date='Aug 3 2009, 10:26 AM
20" BBS RS-GT Black Diamond
Front Fitment:
20x8.5
Offset: +15mm
Backspacing: 5.41"
Tire size: 245/35/20
Tire brand: Falken FK452
Weight: 23.4lbs.
Rear Fitment:
20x10
Offset: 22mm
Backspacing: 6.42"
Tire Size: 285/30/20
Tire brand: Falken FK452
Weight: 25.1lbs.
Suspension: Sports OEM
Spacers: none
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: Once when I was driving about 85 mph on a slight dip.
Pictures:
Front Fitment:
20x8.5
Offset: +15mm
Backspacing: 5.41"
Tire size: 245/35/20
Tire brand: Falken FK452
Weight: 23.4lbs.
Rear Fitment:
20x10
Offset: 22mm
Backspacing: 6.42"
Tire Size: 285/30/20
Tire brand: Falken FK452
Weight: 25.1lbs.
Suspension: Sports OEM
Spacers: none
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: Once when I was driving about 85 mph on a slight dip.
Pictures:
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From: NYC
Rim Size: 20"
Rim Brand : HP Forged3 320
E60/E61/Xi : E60
FRONTS
Rim Width :9"
Offset : 20mm
Tire : 255 30 20
Tire Brand : Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
REARS
Rim Width :10.5"
Offset : 25mm
Tire : 295 25 19
Tire Brand : Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Suspension: H&R sports springs & stock shocks
Spacers: none
Arch Mods: I rolled the rear fenders
Rubbing Comments: only when i go over really big dips in the road when i have 2 people in the back other than that its fine
PS they will get refinished in the near future!
Rim Brand : HP Forged3 320
E60/E61/Xi : E60
FRONTS
Rim Width :9"
Offset : 20mm
Tire : 255 30 20
Tire Brand : Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
REARS
Rim Width :10.5"
Offset : 25mm
Tire : 295 25 19
Tire Brand : Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Suspension: H&R sports springs & stock shocks
Spacers: none
Arch Mods: I rolled the rear fenders
Rubbing Comments: only when i go over really big dips in the road when i have 2 people in the back other than that its fine
PS they will get refinished in the near future!
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Rim Size: 20"
Rim Brand : Breyton Vision II
E60/E61/Xi : E60
FRONTS
Rim Width : 8.5"
Offset : 13mm
Tire : 245 35 20
Tire Brand : Pirelli PZero Nero
REARS
Rim Width :10.5"
Offset : 26mm
Tire : 275 30 20
Tire Brand : Pirelli PZero Nero
Suspension: Factory
Spacers: none
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: None to this date.
pics are here https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=82811
Not sure how to post pictures that I have already posted.
Rim Brand : Breyton Vision II
E60/E61/Xi : E60
FRONTS
Rim Width : 8.5"
Offset : 13mm
Tire : 245 35 20
Tire Brand : Pirelli PZero Nero
REARS
Rim Width :10.5"
Offset : 26mm
Tire : 275 30 20
Tire Brand : Pirelli PZero Nero
Suspension: Factory
Spacers: none
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: None to this date.
pics are here https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=82811
Not sure how to post pictures that I have already posted.
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From: UK
Update on this, finally fitted my style 101's
Rim Size: 20"
Rim Brand : OEM 101 BBS
E60/E61/Xi : E60
FRONTS
Rim Width : 9"
Offset : 24mm
Tire : 245 35 20
Tire Brand : Falken FK452's
REARS
Rim Width : 10"
Offset : 24mm
Tire : 285 25 20
Tire Brand : Hankook Ventus Evo K107
Suspension: Factory M
Spacers: none
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: None
Comments: Wish i'd gone for 275 30 20 on the rear for better rim protection
Pictures: poor phone picture but will update
Rim Size: 20"
Rim Brand : OEM 101 BBS
E60/E61/Xi : E60
FRONTS
Rim Width : 9"
Offset : 24mm
Tire : 245 35 20
Tire Brand : Falken FK452's
REARS
Rim Width : 10"
Offset : 24mm
Tire : 285 25 20
Tire Brand : Hankook Ventus Evo K107
Suspension: Factory M
Spacers: none
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: None
Comments: Wish i'd gone for 275 30 20 on the rear for better rim protection
Pictures: poor phone picture but will update
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From: sydney
Rim Size: 20"
Rim Brand : WORK VARIANZA T1S
E60/E61/Xi : E60
FRONTS
Rim Width : 8.5"
Offset : 21mm
Tire : 235 35 20
Tire Brand : Kumho
Spacers: 3mm
REARS
Rim Width : 10.5"
Offset : 23mm
Tire : 275 30 20
Tire Brand : Kumho
Suspension: Eibach Sportline (cut)
Rubbing Comments: little bit
Comments: Wish the rims is wider.. 9" & 11"
Pictures: ...
Rim Brand : WORK VARIANZA T1S
E60/E61/Xi : E60
FRONTS
Rim Width : 8.5"
Offset : 21mm
Tire : 235 35 20
Tire Brand : Kumho
Spacers: 3mm
REARS
Rim Width : 10.5"
Offset : 23mm
Tire : 275 30 20
Tire Brand : Kumho
Suspension: Eibach Sportline (cut)
Rubbing Comments: little bit
Comments: Wish the rims is wider.. 9" & 11"
Pictures: ...
