Should I do this? Opinion please!
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No sure how well those will fit in the front. I'm running 9x20 ET20 and need small spacers in the front to clear the spring support on the right side. But since I'm rolling on 255/35s, tires are obviously a bit larger than the setup you're looking at so maybe you'll be able to pull it off without spacers.
Besides that I have no problems. Even though car is slammed I have no issues with rubbing or harsh ride.
Besides that I have no problems. Even though car is slammed I have no issues with rubbing or harsh ride.
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If you're sure they are in good condition, get them.
I also have 20s with 255/30 front and 295/25 rear and no rubbing issues whatsoever. Fenders were not rolled. Also i might add that due to a lower tire profile it should be even harsher in ride + the fact that the springs are shorter (Hamann) but i've found that it's fairly the same ride comfort as with 18"s with RFs.
So you should feel a very noticeable downside in comfort.
I also have 20s with 255/30 front and 295/25 rear and no rubbing issues whatsoever. Fenders were not rolled. Also i might add that due to a lower tire profile it should be even harsher in ride + the fact that the springs are shorter (Hamann) but i've found that it's fairly the same ride comfort as with 18"s with RFs.
So you should feel a very noticeable downside in comfort.
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I picked them up yesterday and fitted them right away. There's no rubbing at all and the ride comfort is even better than with the original RFT's.
I still had the original RFT's (DOT 04) and they were terrible. The 20's are much more quiet and they're certainly not less comfortable.
Oh, and they look great btw! I'll post pics soon!
I still had the original RFT's (DOT 04) and they were terrible. The 20's are much more quiet and they're certainly not less comfortable.
Oh, and they look great btw! I'll post pics soon!
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Originally Posted by LW78' post='773331' date='Jan 21 2009, 11:20 AM
I picked them up yesterday and fitted them right away. There's no rubbing at all and the ride comfort is even better than with the original RFT's.
I still had the original RFT's (DOT 04) and they were terrible. The 20's are much more quiet and they're certainly not less comfortable.
Oh, and they look great btw! I'll post pics soon!
I still had the original RFT's (DOT 04) and they were terrible. The 20's are much more quiet and they're certainly not less comfortable.
Oh, and they look great btw! I'll post pics soon!
Congrats!
(I replied to your PM before seeing this post. That said, if you are still interested in buying my OEM M166s, let me know...)
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='776779' date='Jan 25 2009, 12:57 PM
Congrats!
(I replied to your PM before seeing this post. That said, if you are still interested in buying my OEM M166s, let me know...)
(I replied to your PM before seeing this post. That said, if you are still interested in buying my OEM M166s, let me know...)
PM'd back to you. Perhaps you're interested in the 19 inch Alpina's my buddy's got f.s.
If you're interested, you could also buy my 20's (I think their ET will work better with your car).
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Also posted pics of my car in another post:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry777751
Ok. Just one photo in this post
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry777751
Ok. Just one photo in this post
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Originally Posted by BigMike' post='778469' date='Jan 27 2009, 06:19 PM
2 no-no's for me:
1. 20" > very prone to busting
2. Reps > easy to bust
Just got with OEM 19" m166's (M6) offsets.
1. 20" > very prone to busting
2. Reps > easy to bust
Just got with OEM 19" m166's (M6) offsets.
You're right that OEM is better as replica. What I don't agree with is that replica's are bad quality per s?.
These replica's are made in Italy and of good quality. They provide decent quality for very sharp price (specially because my set was used).
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