20" wheel question

mjoon161 · 04-21-2008, 01:50 AM

Hey all, Im pretty new to this forum but, has anyone run 20 inch wheels on a 335i in/around the city (chicago) land area? How was the ride? Im thinking about purchasing one and would like your thoughts on it. Thanks!

Bimmerboy87 · 04-21-2008, 05:50 PM

If you get forged wheels , (custom made) you wont have a problem. Most of them are very strong, and going through a pothole wont damage it. Running 20's really isnt much different then 19. I get 20 inch for all my wheels, I have iForged right now and I love them. I use to live in NY and the roads were very bad and I had 20 inch, and used them no problem. You will not have a problem with them.

mjoon161 · 04-22-2008, 10:41 AM

Thanks! I appreciate your advice!

Crazy Bimmer · 04-22-2008, 10:59 AM

I wouldnt say you wont have a problem with them. Many people bend even forged 19s in Chicago.

Getting 20s with a 25 profile tire size is really thin. Still have to be careful of potholes which CHicago has many of.

SilverBullet · 04-22-2008, 11:03 AM

i am running 20s with a 25 & 30 profile tire. Plus H&R springs with almost a 2inch drop. City drivin is tough and i do nothin but sweat. once i'm on the parkway/expressway it's all good.

i'm not from chicago, but a lot of cities are pretty much the same when your talkin tar. i hate drivin in philly...

AW335iCoupe · 04-22-2008, 11:35 AM

I have 20 inch as well, I actually used to live in Chicago, and I was fine. The look of 20 in my opinion is better then 19 inch, which is why I got 20 inch. If you care about your rims, dont worry youll be fine driving. If i could drive with 20 inch and chicago and nothing happen, you will be okay as well. Get a good tire, and your good as gold

AW335iCoupe · 04-22-2008, 11:41 AM

P.S. If you get a 30 sidewall on the 20, youll have more protection which is perfectly fine.

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mjoon161 Dinan Power 6 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago, Il iTrader: (0)	20" wheel question Hey all, Im pretty new to this forum but, has anyone run 20 inch wheels on a 335i in/around the city (chicago) land area? How was the ride? Im thinking about purchasing one and would like your thoughts on it. Thanks!
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Bimmerboy87 Banned 5 Rep 342 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Down South iTrader: (0)	If you get forged wheels , (custom made) you wont have a problem. Most of them are very strong, and going through a pothole wont damage it. Running 20's really isnt much different then 19. I get 20 inch for all my wheels, I have iForged right now and I love them. I use to live in NY and the roads were very bad and I had 20 inch, and used them no problem. You will not have a problem with them.
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mjoon161 Dinan Power 6 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago, Il iTrader: (0)	Thanks! I appreciate your advice!
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Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 391 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	I wouldnt say you wont have a problem with them. Many people bend even forged 19s in Chicago. Getting 20s with a 25 profile tire size is really thin. Still have to be careful of potholes which CHicago has many of. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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SilverBullet You have absolutely NO IDEA... 25 Rep 239 Posts Drives: BMW 335i E90 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jerzey Shore iTrader: (0)	i am running 20s with a 25 & 30 profile tire. Plus H&R springs with almost a 2inch drop. City drivin is tough and i do nothin but sweat. once i'm on the parkway/expressway it's all good. i'm not from chicago, but a lot of cities are pretty much the same when your talkin tar. i hate drivin in philly... __________________ TeeJay BMW 335i E90: Carbon on Silver on 20"s on Steroids - not me, the car... way,way,way to much 2 list contact info: FibreOptix@comcast.net - tjoconnor@live.com - aim: TJatFibreOptix
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AW335iCoupe Banned 2 Rep 266 Posts Drives: AW 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North & South iTrader: (0)	I have 20 inch as well, I actually used to live in Chicago, and I was fine. The look of 20 in my opinion is better then 19 inch, which is why I got 20 inch. If you care about your rims, dont worry youll be fine driving. If i could drive with 20 inch and chicago and nothing happen, you will be okay as well. Get a good tire, and your good as gold
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AW335iCoupe Banned 2 Rep 266 Posts Drives: AW 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North & South iTrader: (0)	P.S. If you get a 30 sidewall on the 20, youll have more protection which is perfectly fine.
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