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Old 09-29-2009, 12:37 AM
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That look damn low!
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I have to agree with Vlad, Frank - those BBS's are just bad ass!!!!
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Rim Size: 20"
Rim Brand : iForged Sprints
E60/E61/Xi : E60

FRONTS
Rim Width : 9"
Offset :
Tire : 245 30 20
Tire Brand : Michelin Pilot Sports PS2
REARS
Rim Width : 10"
Offset :
Tire : 285 25 20
Tire Brand : Michelin Pilot Sports PS2

Suspension: Factory Sport Suspension
Spacers: none
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: None
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Originally Posted by Dav530d' post='963763' date='Aug 3 2009, 07:00 AM
I have searched the forum high and low! Now this is the definitive guide!!!

Please post your experiences with 20" rims, please try and stick to the below template. Please no speculation, just hard facts! Please try and keep it as complete as possible.

We Could diversify to 19's and 21's

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Rim Size: 20"
Rim Brand : OEM 101 BBS
E60/E61/Xi : E60

FRONTS
Rim Width : 9"
Offset : 24mm
Tire : 245 35 20
Tire Brand : Goodyear Eagle F1 asymmetric

REARS
Rim Width : 10"
Offset : 24mm
Tire : 275 30 20
Tire Brand : Goodyear Eagle F1 asymmetric

Suspension: Factory M
Spacers: none
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: None
Pictures: Show us your pic's!!
+22 and +24 offsets fit on the XI? I thought +35 and +45 were the required offsets?
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Rim Size: 20"
Rim Brand : Neez QD7 Hyper Black
E60/E61/Xi : E60 M5 (also fits Regular E60s)

FRONTS
Rim Width :9"
Offset : 20mm
Tire : 255 35 20
Tire Brand : Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Wheel Weight: ~21lbs

REARS
Rim Width :10"
Offset : 20mm
Tire : 285 30 20
Tire Brand : Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Wheel Weight: ~23lbs

Suspension: KW Variant 3 Coilovers, Dinan Front Roll Control System & Rear Sway Bar, Dinan Front & Rear CF Strut Braces
Spacers: 20mm spacers in the front
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: None
Additional Comments:
- The picture in my signature is with my RDSport springs but I recently installed KW V3 coilovers and the car sits lower now. Still no rubbing.
- Clears big brake kits. I have the Brembo 380mm BBKs.
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Rim Size: 20"
Rim Brand : Radenergie R10
E60/E61/Xi: M5 (Will fit standard E60's, not including XI's)

FRONTS
Rim Width : 9"
Offset : Not sure
Tire : 255/35/20
Tire Brand : Toyo T1R

REARS
Rim Width : 10.5"
Offset : Not sure
Tire : 285/30/20
Tire Brand : Toyo T1R

Suspension: Dinan Stage 2 Susp / Eibach Pro-Kit
Spacers: 15mm - Front. None - Rear
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: None
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C, your rears are 10", not 10.5"
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C, your rears are 10", not 10.5"
You watch your tone!
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Rim Size: 20"
Rim Brand : Sevas R22 (NLA)
E60/E61/Xi: M5 (Will fit standard E60's, not including XI's)

FRONTS
Rim Width : 8.5"
Offset : Not sure
Tire : 245/35/20
Tire Brand : FK452
REARS
Rim Width : 10"
Offset : Not sure
Tire : 275/30/20
Tire Brand : FK452

Suspension: Stock sport suspension
Spacers: None
Arch Mods: None
Rubbing Comments: Only when pulling in to driveways too quickly
Pictures:





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Rim Size: 20"
Rim Brand : DPE R16's rivetless
polish lip, brushed aluminum face


FRONTS
Rim Width : 8.5"
Offset : Not sure
Tire : 245/30/20
Tire Brand : FK452

REARS
Rim Width : 10"
Offset : Not sure
Tire : 275/30/20
Tire Brand : FK452

Suspension: KW V2's
Spacers: none
Arch Mods: none
Rubbing Comments: none
Pictures:
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