20s vs 19s

E92VA · 06-01-2007, 03:08 PM

Hey guys I am trying to decide between 19 or 20s. Is the ride on 20s that bad? Let me know if you have some experience. Thanks.

achien · 06-01-2007, 03:13 PM

watch out for those curbs, 20s are even less "forgiving" than 19s...

ctgazer · 06-01-2007, 03:28 PM

its not bad, its better than my oem 16's. anything is better than the oem's. you definately feel the road more but if you get some quality tires, you should be ok. yes you have to watch out for pot holes more, but you need to do that with all calls that have after-market wheels and are lowered regardless.

20's are bling which =

theres nothing good for performance with 20's on a 3'er.

spacedogg · 06-01-2007, 04:00 PM

I still think 20" look a little too big...you really need to get dark or black rims 20" wheels for it to look right.

19" looks perfect in any colour on the 3 series...

NaTuReB0Y · 06-01-2007, 04:02 PM

I want 21's.........but I settled for 20s.

The Cleaner · 06-01-2007, 04:07 PM

19 big enough
20 looks to big

Don Nguyen · 06-01-2007, 04:12 PM

19s are perfect for your cars, I think.

E92VA · 06-01-2007, 04:22 PM

Hey Don************, i sent you a pm about H&Rs, waitin for reply. I have been looking at all the e92, and the 19s look kind of small in my eyes. But I just don't want to lose the comfort that I have now. How about 19.5? lol j/k

JOSG328I · 06-01-2007, 04:52 PM

I don't know if it is just me but I really don't feel like I lost any comfort from my 20's. I would say once I dropped it, it became a tiny bit stiffer.
I think if you go with the right set up 20's look the best but 19's look good with the right wheel as well and they are the safer bet.

RANJHA · 06-01-2007, 04:55 PM

my boys got 20's on his E90...feels just like my 19's in all honesty

id say go for 20's cuz NaTuReBoY's looks PIMP

E92VA · 06-01-2007, 05:11 PM

do you guys mind sharing the specs of the wheel like width and offset, and maybe some pictures would be nice too. Thanks.

ALPINE6SPD · 06-01-2007, 07:05 PM

I like 19's

NaTuReB0Y · 06-01-2007, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by E92VA

do you guys mind sharing the specs of the wheel like width and offset, and maybe some pictures would be nice too. Thanks.

20x8.5 w/ 235/35/20 offset 38
20x10 w/ 275/30/20 offset 38

Nitto NT555 and H&R Sport Springs

evoi19 · 06-01-2007, 09:07 PM

20's look good if you have a lip whereas to me 19's look a lil small. To each their own tho.

But, all the cautions and warnings above are true with 20's or any aftermarket wheel set for that matter.

icewatersoda · 06-01-2007, 09:19 PM

i dont think 20's are too big. I too would go 21 if i could

-on a side note, if you want a less rough ride, go with the 19's

NaTuReB0Y · 06-01-2007, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by icewatersoda

i dont think 20's are too big. I too would go 21 if i could

-on a side note, if you want a less rough ride, go with the 19's

tru' dat brotha! +1

koreez88 · 06-01-2007, 10:58 PM

19 is perfect.

CaptChaos · 06-01-2007, 11:05 PM

In my opinion, 19" is the sweet spot for the coupe.

T Bone · 06-01-2007, 11:05 PM

These big wheels weigh alot and just sap the power & torque from the car.....if you care about performance. Some don't.

20" wheels + 20" tires are heavy.....

arn671 · 06-01-2007, 11:21 PM

I went with 20" HRE's on my E90, and the wheels actually got lighter. The difference between my rear 18" stock wheel/RFT tire and the HRE rear 20x10-285/25/20 is almost 18lbs! A friend of mine went from the stock wheels on his 530 to 21x10.5-295/25/21 and lost almost 20lbs per wheel. Not to mention the ultra deep lip that looks super aggressive. Ride quality is a little better than stock, but I'm also running the PSS9's so I'm able to adjust compression/rebound.

T Bone · 06-01-2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by arn671

I went with 20" HRE's on my E90, and the wheels actually got lighter. The difference between my rear 18" stock wheel/RFT tire and the HRE rear 20x10-285/25/20 is almost 18lbs! A friend of mine went from the stock wheels on his 530 to 21x10.5-295/25/21 and lost almost 20lbs per wheel. Not to mention the ultra deep lip that looks super aggressive. Ride quality is a little better than stock, but I'm also running the PSS9's so I'm able to adjust compression/rebound.

You pay for lightness....HREs are sweet. Check the weight of the tires too....

Mikes12985 · 06-02-2007, 09:59 AM

Ive got 20s on my coupe and would be pissed if I went any other way. Ride quality is a bit better than stock....but hitting a big bump in the road is more harsh than stock, but I have found ways to avoid them. Mike.

06-01-2007, 03:08 PM	#1
E92VA Private First Class 10 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (2)	20s vs 19s Hey guys I am trying to decide between 19 or 20s. Is the ride on 20s that bad? Let me know if you have some experience. Thanks. __________________ 07 AW E92 20x8.5 Front, 20x10 Rear - RD Sport RSF-2 Black H&R Sport, Vorsteiner Front Lip, Black Kidneys
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06-01-2007, 03:13 PM	#2
achien AC 95 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: E90 Post Members Crazy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	watch out for those curbs, 20s are even less "forgiving" than 19s... __________________ Your Supreme Leader
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06-01-2007, 03:28 PM	#3
ctgazer Major General 383 Rep 7,952 Posts Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	its not bad, its better than my oem 16's. anything is better than the oem's. you definately feel the road more but if you get some quality tires, you should be ok. yes you have to watch out for pot holes more, but you need to do that with all calls that have after-market wheels and are lowered regardless. 20's are bling which = theres nothing good for performance with 20's on a 3'er. __________________
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06-01-2007, 04:00 PM	#4
spacedogg Colonel 197 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	I still think 20" look a little too big...you really need to get dark or black rims 20" wheels for it to look right. 19" looks perfect in any colour on the 3 series...
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06-01-2007, 04:02 PM	#5
NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 339 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	I want 21's.........but I settled for 20s. __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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06-01-2007, 04:07 PM	#6
The Cleaner Thats all you need to know. 43 Rep 1,188 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 , 2016 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (2)	19 big enough 20 looks to big __________________ - M2 2018 LBB / Black - X5 F15 2016 Mineral White / Black 1981 Delorean number 6489
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06-01-2007, 04:12 PM	#7
Don Nguyen Banned 67 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: '99 M3 Vert, '95 M3 Coupe, 964 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (4)	19s are perfect for your cars, I think.
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06-01-2007, 04:22 PM	#8
E92VA Private First Class 10 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (2)	... Hey Don************, i sent you a pm about H&Rs, waitin for reply. I have been looking at all the e92, and the 19s look kind of small in my eyes. But I just don't want to lose the comfort that I have now. How about 19.5? lol j/k __________________ 07 AW E92 20x8.5 Front, 20x10 Rear - RD Sport RSF-2 Black H&R Sport, Vorsteiner Front Lip, Black Kidneys
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06-01-2007, 04:52 PM	#9
JOSG328I First Lieutenant 18 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 2007 328I Sedan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huntington Beach iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328I [0.00]	I don't know if it is just me but I really don't feel like I lost any comfort from my 20's. I would say once I dropped it, it became a tiny bit stiffer. I think if you go with the right set up 20's look the best but 19's look good with the right wheel as well and they are the safer bet.
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06-01-2007, 04:55 PM	#10
RANJHA Lieutenant Colonel 36 Rep 1,569 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (14)	my boys got 20's on his E90...feels just like my 19's in all honesty id say go for 20's cuz NaTuReBoY's looks PIMP __________________ Disclaimer: Above material may be complete bullshit and is not intended for use by conservatives or children under the age of five.
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06-01-2007, 05:11 PM	#11
E92VA Private First Class 10 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (2)	do you guys mind sharing the specs of the wheel like width and offset, and maybe some pictures would be nice too. Thanks. __________________ 07 AW E92 20x8.5 Front, 20x10 Rear - RD Sport RSF-2 Black H&R Sport, Vorsteiner Front Lip, Black Kidneys
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06-01-2007, 07:05 PM	#12
ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 156 Rep 10,411 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	I like 19's __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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06-01-2007, 09:07 PM	#14
evoi19 Lieutenant General 1527 Rep 17,386 Posts Drives: 2022 G80C Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (18)	20's look good if you have a lip whereas to me 19's look a lil small. To each their own tho. But, all the cautions and warnings above are true with 20's or any aftermarket wheel set for that matter.
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06-01-2007, 09:19 PM	#15
icewatersoda Private First Class 22 Rep 158 Posts Drives: Black on Black E90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sun Daygo!!!!!!!!!!!! iTrader: (3)	i dont think 20's are too big. I too would go 21 if i could -on a side note, if you want a less rough ride, go with the 19's __________________ 2006 325i Jet Black (5-21-06)
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06-01-2007, 10:58 PM	#17
koreez88 Всем привет ;) 146 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	19 is perfect.
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06-01-2007, 11:05 PM	#18
CaptChaos Captain 55 Rep 817 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 - Mineral Grey Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	In my opinion, 19" is the sweet spot for the coupe. Attached Images
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06-01-2007, 11:05 PM	#19
T Bone Brigadier General 534 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The land where we kill baby seals iTrader: (0)	Weight These big wheels weigh alot and just sap the power & torque from the car.....if you care about performance. Some don't. 20" wheels + 20" tires are heavy..... __________________ "Aerodynamics are for people who cannot build engines"......Enzo Ferrari
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06-01-2007, 11:21 PM	#20
arn671 Private 2 Rep 62 Posts Drives: Silverstone F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	wheel weight I went with 20" HRE's on my E90, and the wheels actually got lighter. The difference between my rear 18" stock wheel/RFT tire and the HRE rear 20x10-285/25/20 is almost 18lbs! A friend of mine went from the stock wheels on his 530 to 21x10.5-295/25/21 and lost almost 20lbs per wheel. Not to mention the ultra deep lip that looks super aggressive. Ride quality is a little better than stock, but I'm also running the PSS9's so I'm able to adjust compression/rebound.
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06-02-2007, 09:59 AM	#22
Mikes12985 Lieutenant 36 Rep 526 Posts Drives: X3M, 530i, X7 (on order) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY (LI) iTrader: (10)	Ive got 20s on my coupe and would be pissed if I went any other way. Ride quality is a bit better than stock....but hitting a big bump in the road is more harsh than stock, but I have found ways to avoid them. Mike.
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