First mod on the way

coolcamden · 12-18-2007, 07:09 PM

So my 06 325i 6MT does not have a sport package. I am going to put new wheels on it and drop it. I am going with the M5 replica's. Need your thoughts...

Should I go with 18" or 19"?
Should I stay with runflats tires ($$$) or get non-runflats ($$)? I'm looking at Potenza's runflats and Falken 452's non-runflats.
Eibach Pro-kit drops.

The car is my daily driver, I want it to look good, a little less wallowy, but still comfortable, not crazy jarring or stiff.

Right now my inclination is to go with 18" non-runflats.

jetblk328i · 12-18-2007, 07:17 PM

hmm i would suggest 19 runflats but 18 or 19 you cant go wrong with M5 reps, ENJOY!!! oh and i would highly suggest you not to get runflats, 19/18=harsher ride 18/19+runflat=MURDER!!!

Darkkilla · 12-18-2007, 07:58 PM

id do 19 runflats since your roads are nice here in jersey 19's with run flats is like suicide unless your carefull. but yeah 19 runflats id say

sinnet112 · 12-18-2007, 08:00 PM

19s for sure. Looks so much more aggressive. Definitely non-runflats.

coolcamden · 12-18-2007, 08:14 PM

18's + non-runflats = more comfort
19's + runflats = a lot more jarring.

So how about 18's + runflats?

I also think that the brake rotors are small, will show thusly more prominent with the 19's??...

jetblk328i · 12-18-2007, 08:16 PM

i think 18s would look pretty good, after all its still a big leap form 16

coolcamden · 12-18-2007, 08:23 PM

I've just learned that the 330i's with sport package has 225-18F and 255-18R. Just like what I'm thinking... Can someone who has this car comment?

jetblk328i · 12-18-2007, 09:25 PM

you can ask 335 owners with sport as well they get OEM 162s which are 18 inchers.

coolcamden · 12-18-2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jetblk328i

you can ask 335 owners with sport as well they get OEM 162s which are 18 inchers.

Asking!

carchrism5 · 12-18-2007, 10:01 PM

19s + no runflats

TurboFan · 12-18-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolcamden

So my 06 325i 6MT does not have a sport package. I am going to put new wheels on it and drop it. I am going with the M5 replica's. Need your thoughts...

Should I go with 18" or 19"?
Should I stay with runflats tires ($$$) or get non-runflats ($$)? I'm looking at Potenza's runflats and Falken 452's non-runflats.
Eibach Pro-kit drops.

The car is my daily driver, I want it to look good, a little less wallowy, but still comfortable, not crazy jarring or stiff.

Right now my inclination is to go with 18" non-runflats.

19" bridgestones. The 19 looks better, and while there's a VERY SMALL performance penalty with the 19".....the looks make it worth it. Either way it's better than stock.

ejazbmw · 12-18-2007, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkkilla

id do 19 runflats since your roads are nice here in jersey 19's with run flats is like suicide unless your carefull. but yeah 19 runflats id say

dude that made no sense at all...

Quote:

Originally Posted by carchrism5

19s + no runflats

+1

18's look small on the 3er, but if I had to go with 18's I'd get the 162 but the thing I don't like about oem rims are there to damn heavy....moral of the story go with 19's I mean some members are sitting on 20's now thats big

coolcamden · 12-18-2007, 10:49 PM

After 12 posts, I got

6 counts of 19's
1 count of 18

5 counts of NRF's
1 count of RF

Please keep the coming.

montreal red · 12-18-2007, 11:09 PM

get 18s... unless u drive on roads that are very smooth and have no potholes... a friend with 20s just damaged his rims after going through a pothole on the road... i was right behind him and i went through the same hole because i didnt see it either ... no damage to my 18s but a nice scuff mark on his lip ... glad i got 18s ... oh and get non rfts ... rfts are murder !

coolcamden · 12-18-2007, 11:25 PM

For those who suggested non-runflats, have you looked into something like this?

http://www.slime.com/product_281_Pow...t_(70004).html

montreal red · 12-19-2007, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolcamden

For those who suggested non-runflats, have you looked into something like this?

http://www.slime.com/product_281_Pow...t_(70004).html

i have something similar ... i use the conticomfort kit... just google it and you'll know how it looks like.

BMW MotorSport · 12-19-2007, 03:03 AM

18's look way too small on any e90/92. 19's all the way. as for tires. run flats drive/handle horrible. non run flats all the way.

AU335 · 12-19-2007, 03:35 AM

19's non-runflats. Im currently still on stock 18" RFT's...and they are horrible IMO. About to purchase a set of 19" Gunmetal CSL's from EAS. Cant wait

ejazbmw · 12-19-2007, 10:16 PM

screw 19s go with 22 dubs hahaha jk

remmib · 12-20-2007, 04:59 AM

Do what most people do, 19s and non rf.

coolcamden · 12-20-2007, 10:19 AM

Contrary to the majority of the replies, I believe I will go with 18 non-runflats. I am in the car for 100-120 miles perday routinely, and my other 2 cars are an MBZ AMG with 19's and an SUV - Not soft riding vehicles themselves. So I think the 18's will be back friendlier in the long run.

Besides, I told the wheelshop initially to go with 18's and by the next morning, they said the wheels were being shippped and changing the order will entail recalling UPS charges and restocking charges. Not very customer friendly, but...

I thinnk I will enjoy the 18's too.

Don Nguyen · 12-20-2007, 11:17 PM

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12-18-2007, 07:09 PM	#1
coolcamden Private 10 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 325 6MT SG/BK M5 reps Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	First mod on the way - Need help So my 06 325i 6MT does not have a sport package. I am going to put new wheels on it and drop it. I am going with the M5 replica's. Need your thoughts... Should I go with 18" or 19"? Should I stay with runflats tires ($$$) or get non-runflats ($$)? I'm looking at Potenza's runflats and Falken 452's non-runflats. Eibach Pro-kit drops. The car is my daily driver, I want it to look good, a little less wallowy, but still comfortable, not crazy jarring or stiff. Right now my inclination is to go with 18" non-runflats.
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12-18-2007, 07:17 PM	#2
jetblk328i Colonel 309 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	hmm i would suggest 19 runflats but 18 or 19 you cant go wrong with M5 reps, ENJOY!!! oh and i would highly suggest you not to get runflats, 19/18=harsher ride 18/19+runflat=MURDER!!!
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12-18-2007, 07:58 PM	#3
Darkkilla First Lieutenant 38 Rep 388 Posts Drives: 2010 e82 135i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	id do 19 runflats since your roads are nice here in jersey 19's with run flats is like suicide unless your carefull. but yeah 19 runflats id say __________________ 2007 335i E90 sedan: sport package, montego blue, black interior /w aluminum trim, 6MT delv: 5/25/07 2010 E82 135i 6MT, Saph Black Ext. , Coral Red Int. , Sport pkg, Cold weather, Ipod/USB, Bluetooth assist. N54 FTW!
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12-18-2007, 08:00 PM	#4
sinnet112 Major 30 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: 2009 E89 Z4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00] 2007 328xi Sedan [0.00]	19s for sure. Looks so much more aggressive. Definitely non-runflats. __________________ Z4 sdrive30i \| Deep Sea Blue \| Ivory White Nappa Extended Leather \| ZSP
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12-18-2007, 08:14 PM	#5
coolcamden Private 10 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 325 6MT SG/BK M5 reps Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	18's + non-runflats = more comfort 19's + runflats = a lot more jarring. So how about 18's + runflats? I also think that the brake rotors are small, will show thusly more prominent with the 19's??...
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12-18-2007, 08:16 PM	#6
jetblk328i Colonel 309 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	i think 18s would look pretty good, after all its still a big leap form 16
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12-18-2007, 08:23 PM	#7
coolcamden Private 10 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 325 6MT SG/BK M5 reps Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I've just learned that the 330i's with sport package has 225-18F and 255-18R. Just like what I'm thinking... Can someone who has this car comment?
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12-18-2007, 09:25 PM	#8
jetblk328i Colonel 309 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	you can ask 335 owners with sport as well they get OEM 162s which are 18 inchers.
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12-18-2007, 10:01 PM	#10
carchrism5 Lieutenant Colonel 336 Rep 1,589 Posts Drives: M2, X3 M40i, 911 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (3)	19s + no runflats
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12-18-2007, 10:49 PM	#13
coolcamden Private 10 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 325 6MT SG/BK M5 reps Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	After 12 posts, I got 6 counts of 19's 1 count of 18 5 counts of NRF's 1 count of RF Please keep the coming.
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12-18-2007, 11:09 PM	#14
montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	get 18s... unless u drive on roads that are very smooth and have no potholes... a friend with 20s just damaged his rims after going through a pothole on the road... i was right behind him and i went through the same hole because i didnt see it either ... no damage to my 18s but a nice scuff mark on his lip ... glad i got 18s ... oh and get non rfts ... rfts are murder ! __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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12-18-2007, 11:25 PM	#15
coolcamden Private 10 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 325 6MT SG/BK M5 reps Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	For those who suggested non-runflats, have you looked into something like this? http://www.slime.com/product_281_Pow...t_(70004).html
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12-19-2007, 03:03 AM	#17
BMW MotorSport Banned 100 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 95 Avus M3 and 07 E90 Fam Car! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So Cal, Simi Valley iTrader: (4)	18's look way too small on any e90/92. 19's all the way. as for tires. run flats drive/handle horrible. non run flats all the way.
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12-19-2007, 03:35 AM	#18
AU335 Colonel 192 Rep 2,443 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southeast iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	19's non-runflats. Im currently still on stock 18" RFT's...and they are horrible IMO. About to purchase a set of 19" Gunmetal CSL's from EAS. Cant wait
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12-19-2007, 10:16 PM	#19
ejazbmw blahhh 302 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	screw 19s go with 22 dubs hahaha jk
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12-20-2007, 04:59 AM	#20
remmib General 1568 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Do what most people do, 19s and non rf. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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12-20-2007, 10:19 AM	#21
coolcamden Private 10 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 325 6MT SG/BK M5 reps Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Contrary to the majority of the replies, I believe I will go with 18 non-runflats. I am in the car for 100-120 miles perday routinely, and my other 2 cars are an MBZ AMG with 19's and an SUV - Not soft riding vehicles themselves. So I think the 18's will be back friendlier in the long run. Besides, I told the wheelshop initially to go with 18's and by the next morning, they said the wheels were being shippped and changing the order will entail recalling UPS charges and restocking charges. Not very customer friendly, but... I thinnk I will enjoy the 18's too.
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12-20-2007, 11:17 PM	#22
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