Aftermarket Wheels and suspensions for Xi
05-13-2011, 08:27 AM
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don't forget VMR VB3's ....pissed...they now come in matte black
i was hoping to read something new and exciting on suspension options
there are none unless u want to drop 3k, which royally sucks
i guess i'm member #9 with an xi
i will never own a rwd vehicle as long as i live here in chicago
i was hoping to read something new and exciting on suspension options
there are none unless u want to drop 3k, which royally sucks
i guess i'm member #9 with an xi
i will never own a rwd vehicle as long as i live here in chicago
Mike, your car looks awesome! Did you lower? What are those wheels and did they fit just fine? Ironically, I have the same car, same color, and same Bears helmet on mine.
Thanks!
05-13-2011, 05:04 PM
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^no wheels in the world "require" lowering a car! what are you trying to say? The size of a wheel has nothing to do with if a car needs to be lowered. Cars "need" to be lowered for tighter handling. Any other reason is a "desire", not a "requirement"
For example, my larger tire size fills my fenders very nicely, as if I'd lowered by 12mm, but it's not at all the reason I run larger diameter tires. I could do the same thing with 19 or 20 or 17. None of these "require" lowering but some people think looks are more important than function.
You can use 19's with a 26.7" tire and if the rim is set out near the fender, looks flush, the image will be pretty tight even though it's not actually lowered.
Here's mine with 8.5x18" ET 29 on 1" larger than stock, 26.7" tires (245/45x18). It allows me to drive just about anywhere, in fact I have 1/2" more ground clearance than the stock car which is better for snow, rough roads, or out of control parking lot speed humps and bad curb cuts.
For example, my larger tire size fills my fenders very nicely, as if I'd lowered by 12mm, but it's not at all the reason I run larger diameter tires. I could do the same thing with 19 or 20 or 17. None of these "require" lowering but some people think looks are more important than function.
You can use 19's with a 26.7" tire and if the rim is set out near the fender, looks flush, the image will be pretty tight even though it's not actually lowered.
Here's mine with 8.5x18" ET 29 on 1" larger than stock, 26.7" tires (245/45x18). It allows me to drive just about anywhere, in fact I have 1/2" more ground clearance than the stock car which is better for snow, rough roads, or out of control parking lot speed humps and bad curb cuts.
05-15-2011, 04:27 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Platinum Gray, Black Dakota Leather, Sport Pkg
Am I dreaming or is there now an alternative to KW V3 coilovers for our cars? According to KW's website, there's a fitment of the Street Comforts that fit XI's. Take a look:
http://kw-store.com/products/complet...e39-45865.html
A quick search shows these available in the $1700 range. Not cheap, but almost a grand less than the V3's. I'm pretty sure I need these!
http://kw-store.com/products/complet...e39-45865.html
A quick search shows these available in the $1700 range. Not cheap, but almost a grand less than the V3's. I'm pretty sure I need these!
05-15-2011, 05:52 PM
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Am I dreaming or is there now an alternative to KW V3 coilovers for our cars? According to KW's website, there's a fitment of the Street Comforts that fit XI's. Take a look:
http://kw-store.com/products/complet...e39-45865.html
A quick search shows these available in the $1700 range. Not cheap, but almost a grand less than the V3's. I'm pretty sure I need these!
http://kw-store.com/products/complet...e39-45865.html
A quick search shows these available in the $1700 range. Not cheap, but almost a grand less than the V3's. I'm pretty sure I need these!
I would get those but its pretty confusing when the description states "RWD" but at the bottom it states it will fit Xi's
05-16-2011, 06:12 AM
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For example, it's barely worth noting on my car however on another vehicle I have the tire went from about 29" to 31.7" which nets me a ~10% increase. Quite important when pushing the limit in a 70mph zone. Thinking 75 is plenty safe from tickets, I was really running 75+7.5 ~83 on the patrol car radar which is why I got a ticket.
About the ride, I'm not sure what or why you are asking... the ride on 18's is going to be 'nicer' than larger rim sizes, and the larger tire is going to be even more compliant. I was actually worried about it being too soft in handling due to taller sidewall which is another reason I went with this specific Bridgestone - they make this tire very stiff in the sidewall with higher speed and load rating. It's very solid and a great ride.
05-16-2011, 09:25 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Touring - KW Var 3 Coilovers, VMR V710 20x9" wheels, Falken 452 245/35/19" Tires, OEM M5 Front Bumper, OEM M5 Front Fenders, OEM M5 Mirrors, Hamman Style CF Front Lip, Matte Black Kidney Grills, 20% Tint, B&W BMW Roundels.
Am I dreaming or is there now an alternative to KW V3 coilovers for our cars? According to KW's website, there's a fitment of the Street Comforts that fit XI's. Take a look:
http://kw-store.com/products/complet...e39-45865.html
A quick search shows these available in the $1700 range. Not cheap, but almost a grand less than the V3's. I'm pretty sure I need these!
http://kw-store.com/products/complet...e39-45865.html
A quick search shows these available in the $1700 range. Not cheap, but almost a grand less than the V3's. I'm pretty sure I need these!
05-16-2011, 12:23 PM
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Am I dreaming or is there now an alternative to KW V3 coilovers for our cars? According to KW's website, there's a fitment of the Street Comforts that fit XI's. Take a look:
http://kw-store.com/products/complet...e39-45865.html
A quick search shows these available in the $1700 range. Not cheap, but almost a grand less than the V3's. I'm pretty sure I need these!
http://kw-store.com/products/complet...e39-45865.html
A quick search shows these available in the $1700 range. Not cheap, but almost a grand less than the V3's. I'm pretty sure I need these!