Ultimate 20" rim and tire upgrade guide
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,373
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From: Irvine, CA
My Ride: Titanium Gray 550i, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound Package, Sport Package, Shadowline trim, Parking Distance Conrol, Xenon, Adaptive Headlight Control, Navigation System, Satellite
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!!!! 
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 146
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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:
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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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 117
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From: Orange County, CA
My Ride: 2008 535xi Jet Black
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!!
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!!
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 11,432
Likes: 1
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.
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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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 14,646
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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:
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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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 14,646
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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
Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='1021779' date='Sep 30 2009, 11:42 PM
C, your rears are 10", not 10.5"
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 728
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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:
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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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 685
Likes: 1
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:
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:
