the choosing is finally over

i own an e90 · 01-30-2010, 07:42 PM

finally decided to go with these rims non-staggered set up for my 2006 325XI SEDAN AW
specs: 18x8
wheel offset: 32
bolt patter: 5-120

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

tirerack is recommending me 225/40 on tires.............what size you think i should get ? my car is on stock height

tuned2ride · 01-30-2010, 07:45 PM

They look nice... I would hate to wash them regularly, though.

iBoost · 01-30-2010, 07:47 PM

those are nice; and a great price too!

i think you might be able to run 235/45 if you want more rubber? and you definitely wont be rubbing at stock hight.. also, i would add 10mm spacers all around so that they'd fit flush

bavarian19 · 01-30-2010, 07:50 PM

They somewhat look like BBS CH's!

ibeclueless · 01-30-2010, 08:57 PM

it looks good

BMWinNorthdakota · 01-30-2010, 09:02 PM

They probably dont post the weight for a reason. You pay for what you get man!!

Love the way they look, but I would invest a lil bit more and buy a set of VMR710's

galahad05 · 01-30-2010, 09:12 PM

^ ...or more correctly, you pay for what you don't get man!!

lopealle · 01-30-2010, 09:13 PM

nice rims and their not expensive

i own an e90 · 01-31-2010, 12:30 AM

yeah they do look nice.....so would 225/40/18 be okay ....or should i go 235/40 or 225/45 ...what do u say guys ? im not good w/ selecting tires

galahad05 · 01-31-2010, 12:42 AM

This would be an un-staggered set, then? Same size all around?

i own an e90 · 01-31-2010, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by galahad05

This would be an un-staggered set, then? Same size all around?

yes non-staggered

galahad05 · 01-31-2010, 12:47 AM

Wider rubber will in general decrease turn-in response but increase cornering limits/stability and straight-line traction....

Wait, are you asking about performance or looks?

i own an e90 · 01-31-2010, 12:57 AM

looks and performance =)

galahad05 · 01-31-2010, 01:06 AM

Generally wider looks more aggressive. Heck, it usually is more aggressive.
Follow Tirerack's advice in terms of usable sizing.

galahad05 · 01-31-2010, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by iBoost

those are nice; and a great price too!

i think you might be able to run 235/45 if you want more rubber? and you definitely wont be rubbing at stock hight.. also, i would add 10mm spacers all around so that they'd fit flush

iBoost's right--if you really want to double-check, call up Tirerack and talk to one of their specialists about this.

For reference, My summer tires are stock 335 sport package Bridgestones, and they're 225's in the front, 255's in the rear.

Considering you're coming from 205's (according to tirerack on the 325xi base), the 225's will be a nice upgrade. 235's even better.

i own an e90 · 01-31-2010, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by galahad05

Generally wider looks more aggressive. Heck, it usually is more aggressive.
Follow Tirerack's advice in terms of usable sizing.

yeah but they recommended 225/40 ...but i might get an understeer cuz maybe its not wide enough....and pple telling me 235/40 to avoid understeer im assuming ....i want my wheels to be flushed w/ the body...

Craig@SupremePower · 01-31-2010, 01:13 AM

not bad..

i own an e90 · 01-31-2010, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galahad05

iBoost's right--if you really want to double-check, call up Tirerack and talk to one of their specialists about this.

For reference, My summer tires are stock 335 sport package Bridgestones, and they're 225's in the front, 255's in the rear.

Considering you're coming from 205's (according to tirerack on the 325xi base), the 225's will be a nice upgrade. 235's even better.

true true..im thinkin 235/40/18..but i won't need spacers right since my offset is 32

galahad05 · 01-31-2010, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by i own an e90

yeah but they recommended 225/40 ...but i might get an understeer cuz maybe its not wide enough....and pple telling me 235/40 to avoid understeer im assuming ....i want my wheels to be flushed w/ the body...

What? Why would going to 225s give you more understeer?

i own an e90 · 01-31-2010, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by galahad05

What? Why would going to 225s give you more understeer?

iono thats what from what i read on one of the old post in this forum from a long time ago..lolz i forgot where it is now...lolz

i own an e90 · 01-31-2010, 01:17 AM

well basically i want my rims to be flushed w/ the body ... so u think i should go with 235/40

galahad05 · 01-31-2010, 01:19 AM

I'm not a tire specialist, but that doesn't make sense. If you increase the front AND rear tire patches equally from stock, you should have the same steady-state cornering characteristics (except at higher levels), everything else being equal. No?

With that in mind: going from 205s all around to 225s all around should equal the same handling balance as before.
Anything different will come from the tire design.

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i own an e90 chief general 72 Rep 1,074 Posts Drives: e90 white on black manual 6spd Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: new jersey iTrader: (1)	yeah they do look nice.....so would 225/40/18 be okay ....or should i go 235/40 or 225/45 ...what do u say guys ? im not good w/ selecting tires
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galahad05 Brigadier General 158 Rep 3,158 Posts Drives: '07 335i e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	This would be an un-staggered set, then? Same size all around? __________________ Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. --Mark Twain
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galahad05 Brigadier General 158 Rep 3,158 Posts Drives: '07 335i e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	Wider rubber will in general decrease turn-in response but increase cornering limits/stability and straight-line traction.... Wait, are you asking about performance or looks? __________________ Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. --Mark Twain
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i own an e90 chief general 72 Rep 1,074 Posts Drives: e90 white on black manual 6spd Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: new jersey iTrader: (1)	looks and performance =)
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galahad05 Brigadier General 158 Rep 3,158 Posts Drives: '07 335i e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	Generally wider looks more aggressive. Heck, it usually is more aggressive. Follow Tirerack's advice in terms of usable sizing. __________________ Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. --Mark Twain
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i own an e90 chief general 72 Rep 1,074 Posts Drives: e90 white on black manual 6spd Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: new jersey iTrader: (1)	well basically i want my rims to be flushed w/ the body ... so u think i should go with 235/40
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galahad05 Brigadier General 158 Rep 3,158 Posts Drives: '07 335i e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	I'm not a tire specialist, but that doesn't make sense. If you increase the front AND rear tire patches equally from stock, you should have the same steady-state cornering characteristics (except at higher levels), everything else being equal. No? With that in mind: going from 205s all around to 225s all around should equal the same handling balance as before. Anything different will come from the tire design. __________________ Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. --Mark Twain
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