Ultimate 20" rim and tire upgrade guide

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Sep 29, 2009 | 12:37 AM

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Dav530d

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That look damn low!

Sep 29, 2009 | 12:17 PM

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Frank5er

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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='966245' date='Aug 5 2009, 09:06 AM

I have to agree with Vlad, Frank - those BBS's are just bad ass!!!!

Thanks, John!

Sep 29, 2009 | 06:47 PM

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patb23

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From: Columbia, SC

My Ride: 2014 M5 CP

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
Pictures:

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Sep 30, 2009 | 05:43 PM

#24

rainmaker66

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From: Orange County, CA

My Ride: 2008 535xi Jet Black

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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

Example:-

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?

Sep 30, 2009 | 07:26 PM

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EuroCarFan

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From: San Jose, CA

My Ride: E60 M5, F85 X5M

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.

Sep 30, 2009 | 07:33 PM

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C's Bimmer

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From: NY

My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels

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
Pictures:

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Sep 30, 2009 | 07:42 PM

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EuroCarFan

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My Ride: E60 M5, F85 X5M

C, your rears are 10", not 10.5"

Sep 30, 2009 | 09:37 PM

#28

C's Bimmer

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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels

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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='1021779' date='Sep 30 2009, 11:42 PM

C, your rears are 10", not 10.5"

You watch your tone!

Oct 1, 2009 | 12:03 PM

#29

einstein57

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From: Los Angeles

My Ride: 05 530i 87 325is 85 VW GTI

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:

Oct 1, 2009 | 03:18 PM

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BET530

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From: Cerritos, CA

My Ride: 2006 530i

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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