Alufelgen SF-71 19 inch on stock suspension - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

psmitty95 · 05-27-2012, 05:15 PM

Just got these wheels mounted so thought i'd share some pictures in case anyone wanted to see 19 inch wheels on stock xDrive suspension. The wheel gap wasn't nearly as bad as i was expecting and i can't even fit 3 fingers in between the wheel and fender. Even though the gap's not terrible I still hate the way it handles so i'll probably do coilovers in the near future. Tires are Hankook Ventus V12's 235/35/19 on the front and 265/30/19 on the back.

indy335i · 05-27-2012, 07:37 PM

That looks great! You're right about the handling, I hate mine compared to my 08 335i with the sport package.

hurricane56 · 05-27-2012, 07:44 PM

Wheel gap looks pretty good for X-Drive.

PR3CI5N · 05-27-2012, 07:45 PM

Wheels are beautiful but you need a drop bad!!!

psmitty95 · 05-27-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by indy335i

That looks great! You're right about the handling, I hate mine compared to my 08 335i with the sport package.

Yea going above 80 on highways is actually frightening at times because it feels as though the car is floating... Suspension is definitely my next major mod.

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Originally Posted by hurricane56

Wheel gap looks pretty good for X-Drive.

I was surprised because i've seen 19 inch on stock xDrive and the wheel gap has made it look like a 4x4. Even though it's not that bad I think i do need suspension soon

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Originally Posted by PR3CI5N

Wheels are beautiful but you need a drop bad!!!

Hahahaha I know hopefully very soon.

hurricane56 · 05-27-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by psmitty95

I was surprised because i've seen 19 inch on stock xDrive and the wheel gap has made it look like a 4x4. Even though it's not that bad I think i do need suspension soon

Yeah, the gap on some of the X-drive cars on the forum is unreal. Some pictures show the gap at the top of the tire significantly bigger than the sides of the wheel, almost like the car is still on the shipping blocks. In any case, wheels look great!

psmitty95 · 05-27-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hurricane56

Yeah, the gap on some of the X-drive cars on the forum is unreal. Some pictures show the gap at the top of the tire significantly bigger than the sides of the wheel, almost like the car is still on the shipping blocks. In any case, wheels look great!

Yea i've seen those that you're talking about. I think for some reason the E92's have worse wheel gap than the E90's. Also, thanks I think they were the perfect fit and I love the way they changed the look!

zipstic · 05-28-2012, 10:41 AM

You're right, the wheel gap on your e90 looks much better than my e92 w/ 19's.

Nice looking wheels!

BMW_Belgier · 05-28-2012, 10:51 AM

If the gap bothers you, why did you you get 235/35 and not 235/40? (Samething with 265/30...)

07_335i_AW · 05-28-2012, 11:13 AM

Looks pretty smooth!! I like it.

psmitty95 · 05-28-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

If the gap bothers you, why did you you get 235/35 and not 235/40? (Samething with 265/30...)

Well the gap doesn't really bother me i was surprised that it was this good. I was expecting to see much more of a gap so i'm actually happy. I still want to do suspension to get rid of the little gap that is there and improve how the car handles. The xDrives suspension is absolutely terrible... I didnt' get 235/40 because i bought the wheels used with 500 miles on them and i used what they came with. I also like the lower profile of 235/35

Flyer · 05-28-2012, 09:42 PM

Those SF-71 wheels are et35 correct...

psmitty95 · 05-28-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyer

Those SF-71 wheels are et35 correct...

yes

E. Staggered · 05-28-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

If the gap bothers you, why did you you get 235/35 and not 235/40? (Samething with 265/30...)

You really can't play around with the xdrive too much when it comes to tire sizes, the closer in diameter the better and it's always good to have a lower profile just in case you decide to do a drop.

Flyer · 05-29-2012, 12:46 AM

I read on here somewhere that BMW states that a max difference of just 1% in tire diameter is allowable. When you do the math, that can be difficult. ie. 25.6 in. front and 25.7 rear is ok, but a 25.8 rear is greater than a 1% difference. Just curious, since I just got my first xi, is anyone nunning a slightly larger than 1% difference and have you experienced any trouble???

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Originally Posted by E. Staggered

You really can't play around with the xdrive too much when it comes to tire sizes, the closer in diameter the better and it's always good to have a lower profile just in case you decide to do a drop.

E. Staggered · 05-29-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyer

I read on here somewhere that BMW states that a max difference of just 1% in tire diameter is allowable. When you do the math, that can be difficult. ie. 25.6 in. front and 25.7 rear is ok, but a 25.8 rear is greater than a 1% difference. Just curious, since I just got my first xi, is anyone nunning a slightly larger than 1% difference and have you experienced any trouble???

Well, I know that 6 revolutions per mile difference is .8%......which is getting real close to the edge. I kept mine at 3 revolutions per mile difference because I always see the XI's at the dealership that way. I'm think that 7 revs per mile would be cutting it close but it should still work.

08msportx3 · 05-30-2012, 08:33 AM

Wow Im Speachless

everlast · 05-30-2012, 09:18 AM

If I were you I wouldn't drop that. It looks classy.

psmitty95 · 05-30-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 08msportx3

Wow Im Speachless

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by everlast

If I were you I wouldn't drop that. It looks classy.

Well if i do drop it it's not going to be slammed. I'd probably keep it at 1 finger in between the wheel and the fender. The main reason i want a drop is to fix the crappy xDrive suspension and not for aesthetics. Maybe i'll lower suspension on my priority list though..

BAMxi · 05-30-2012, 07:14 PM

Love those wheels. Is it just me, or have there been a ton of "I put wheels on my stock suspension x-drive" threads lately? Just an observation, I agree that it doesn't look as bad as expected. Nice car, man!

psmitty95 · 05-30-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BAMxi

Love those wheels. Is it just me, or have there been a ton of "I put wheels on my stock suspension x-drive" threads lately? Just an observation, I agree that it doesn't look as bad as expected. Nice car, man!

Hahaha i've noticed that too and I think it's due to spring and nice weather finally being here.

tdot328Xi · 06-02-2012, 11:00 AM

what would u guys think about sf71 diamond cut for 2007 328Xi (stock suspension)?

thanks!

05-27-2012, 05:15 PM	#1
psmitty95 Colonel Drives: 2009 E90 335i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 2,105 iTrader: (6)	Alufelgen SF-71 19 inch on stock suspension Just got these wheels mounted so thought i'd share some pictures in case anyone wanted to see 19 inch wheels on stock xDrive suspension. The wheel gap wasn't nearly as bad as i was expecting and i can't even fit 3 fingers in between the wheel and fender. Even though the gap's not terrible I still hate the way it handles so i'll probably do coilovers in the near future. Tires are Hankook Ventus V12's 235/35/19 on the front and 265/30/19 on the back. __________________ E90 335i xDrive 6spd, Nav, Prem, Cold Weather, & Sports package - Msport Conversion Mods: FBO minus meth - JB4 15ohm \| ER + Tial \| VRSF \| STETT \| KW V1, OSS 2-Tone w/ V4's, Alufelgen SF-71's, TMS brake kit, "CRT" Perf. Spoiler, CF interior, ACS pedals, and much more Pictures: Build Thread /// Shop I use: Aci Dynamix
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05-27-2012, 07:37 PM	#2
indy335i Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: indianapolis Posts: 46 iTrader: (1)	That looks great! You're right about the handling, I hate mine compared to my 08 335i with the sport package. __________________ 2011 e90 335xi \| M Sport \| 6 speed

05-27-2012, 07:45 PM	#4
PR3CI5N need4speed Drives: 2010 E90 M 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 983 iTrader: (11)	Wheels are beautiful but you need a drop bad!!! __________________ N54

05-28-2012, 10:41 AM	#8
zipstic First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 372 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi Coupe [5.00]	You're right, the wheel gap on your e90 looks much better than my e92 w/ 19's. Nice looking wheels! __________________

05-28-2012, 11:13 AM	#10
07_335i_AW Captain Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Las Vegas Posts: 616 iTrader: (3)	Looks pretty smooth!! I like it. __________________ [19" VORTEX TUNING LM's] [*JB4][BMS DCI] [CYBA INTAKE SCOOPS] [M3 REP FRONT BUMPER] [H&R SPORT W/ KONI YELLOWS] [MATTE BLACK GRILLES][VRSF DOWNPIPES][GLOSS BLACK VINYL ROOL][LIP SPOILER*]

05-27-2012, 07:44 PM	#3
hurricane56 First Lieutenant Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 388 iTrader: (5)	Wheel gap looks pretty good for X-Drive.

05-28-2012, 10:51 AM	#9
BMW_Belgier Major Drives: E92 335xi n55 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 1,359 iTrader: (0)	If the gap bothers you, why did you you get 235/35 and not 235/40? (Samething with 265/30...)

05-28-2012, 09:42 PM	#12
Flyer Captain Drives: 2011 e92xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 745 iTrader: (8)	Those SF-71 wheels are et35 correct...

05-30-2012, 08:33 AM	#17
08msportx3 Private First Class Drives: 08 x3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: stl Posts: 199 iTrader: (0)	Wow Im Speachless

05-30-2012, 09:18 AM	#18
everlast Malt'm'n'Salt'm Drives: 2008 328xiT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 197 iTrader: (0)	If I were you I wouldn't drop that. It looks classy.

05-30-2012, 07:14 PM	#20
BAMxi First Lieutenant Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 378 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 328xi [5.00]	Love those wheels. Is it just me, or have there been a ton of "I put wheels on my stock suspension x-drive" threads lately? Just an observation, I agree that it doesn't look as bad as expected. Nice car, man! __________________ Eibach Pro Kit \| 19" Avant Garde M341 \| BMS PBX

06-02-2012, 11:00 AM	#22
tdot328Xi Private Drives: 2007 328Xi Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brampton Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	what would u guys think about sf71 diamond cut for 2007 328Xi (stock suspension)? thanks!

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