Aftermarket Wheels and suspensions for Xi
05-05-2011, 10:01 AM
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Hi xi specialists can anyone pls give me diy for h&r springs install?? i think i'm gonna diy as all the places i have gone to here in MN either have no idea what i'm talking about or are asking for $950 + for installation alone
05-05-2011, 10:06 AM
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So would you guys think I would be fine with a et30 all around with a 20x8.5? Its the only way the wheels are offered that are close and I'd rather not do a spacer.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
05-05-2011, 10:29 AM
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^ if you use a stock diameter tire, you should be fine, unless you drop the car too far which results in front fender liner issues. Take a close look at my photo of the front wheel, ET30 will be identical in offset but your tire choice will have an effect as well.
I'd stick with a 245/30x20 if i were you but that size is much more limited in choices than 255/30x20 which may fit, in the wheel well, but is ideally on a wider rim and will thus not be the ideal choice for handling characteristics. There are 11 choices on Tire Rack for the 245/30x20 so don't count on an run flats.
I'd stick with a 245/30x20 if i were you but that size is much more limited in choices than 255/30x20 which may fit, in the wheel well, but is ideally on a wider rim and will thus not be the ideal choice for handling characteristics. There are 11 choices on Tire Rack for the 245/30x20 so don't count on an run flats.
05-05-2011, 07:05 PM
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okay, as for the DIY, you can simply use a DIY for stock spring swap - if you comb through the forum, you'll surely find something. I believe DrLev99 may have posted a DIY some years back. Please search though - it is very hard to provide these answers, that are already a matter of public record. Let us know if you come up empty - I'm sure we'll figure it out.
Oh, and how are you going to compress the springs? Rent the machine?
05-05-2011, 07:06 PM
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Very happy for you and your fam! :claps: God Bless!
05-09-2011, 08:56 AM
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05-09-2011, 01:24 PM
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05-09-2011, 02:10 PM
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Nevermind, i just read the size of it. 
I am new to the BMW world, I am picking up my 2008 535xi on thursday, and i just read all 28 pages here. interesting topic.
I come from an acura tl 2005 and i had hella flush style with very aggressive tire stretch. I had to roll fenders to make it fit right. Now i am from Boston so the roads here arent too good! but I dont care.
so, can the xi go with aggressive stretched tires on a staggered set up? I am planning in doing coilovers and 20" staggered, my goal is to have it very flush
I am new to the BMW world, I am picking up my 2008 535xi on thursday, and i just read all 28 pages here. interesting topic.
I come from an acura tl 2005 and i had hella flush style with very aggressive tire stretch. I had to roll fenders to make it fit right. Now i am from Boston so the roads here arent too good! but I dont care.
so, can the xi go with aggressive stretched tires on a staggered set up? I am planning in doing coilovers and 20" staggered, my goal is to have it very flush
