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      06-01-2012, 09:31 AM   #1
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19" / 20" Wheels For F30 328i

Hello People,

I had a quick question and couldn't get an answer to help me out.

I just ordered my F30 and now looking at getting new wheels. I would prefer the 20" but 19" would be ok.

What are the best sizes that would fit my car? I know a lot of people have tried different things and some didn't want any rubbing, neither do I.

I plan on lowering my car in H&R Sport but not immediately.

I found several sets of nice wheels (rims) online and was about to order them but wasn't sure if it'll fit perfectly.

Please let me know what I should look out for specifically when ordering rims online and that they will fit my car once it arrives at my place here in Canada...Thanks a million!
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I usually use tirerack.com to get an idea of fitment.
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The problem is I get confused when I hear the word OFFSET and Rubbing and all this just confuses me.

Some of the wheels are like $4000 so I dont want to waste my money.

I've been to tirerack.com so maybe I should simply note down the tires size on the F30 and get wheels based on this?

I also want to know what others have already bought or mounted?
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Yeh I used the BBS wheels on there as my guide. So I gather rim size and offset and tyre size as well.
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Offset determines how far pushed in or out the wheel sits. The lower the offset number, the farther out the wheel will be pushed; the higher the offset number, the further in the wheel will tuck.

The following sizing seems to work well on the F30 platform. I have not heard of anyone running into rubbing issues when going with these sizes:

19x8.5 ET35 Front
19x8.5 ET35 Rear

*or*

19x8.5 ET35 Front
19x9.5 ET45 Rear

Tirerack is an excellent resource, as are most forum wheel vendors. You can always give them a call and their representatives are happy to go through any questions you may have. Good luck!
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Offset determines how far pushed in or out the wheel sits. The lower the offset number, the farther out the wheel will be pushed; the higher the offset number, the further in the wheel will tuck.
It's the distance between the center of the wheel and the mounting hub....thus pushing it out or in.
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It's the distance between the center of the wheel and the mounting hub....thus pushing it out or in.
Yup! Never hurts to explain in simple terms with example though
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Yup! Never hurts to explain in simple terms with example though
lol - but what if the OP thinks a 19x6 +32 sticks out the same amount as a 19x13 +32? hah
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lol - but what if the OP thinks a 19x6 +32 sticks out the same amount as a 19x13 +32? hah
LOL!! That would be pretty tragic.
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do they even make 19x6? maybe a huge ass wheel for a scooter
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i just don't like it when the offset on a rim is set to have a bigger lip, only to the the spokes cave in....
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