New Suspension

Bobby_Sardells · 05-02-2016, 10:01 AM

Hello all,

I am driving a 2011 BMW 335 xDrive Special Edition. It came stock with 19" wheels and a very soft suspension.

When i have passengers and drive over a dip in the road i get a lot of rubbing on the rear tires.

What would you recommend to stiffen the ride so my tires dont rub anymore. I have looked into KW V1-3 (rear spring-rate can go to almost 600lbs/inch).

Is there a simpler solution? Maybe switching stock springs with a sticker Eibach? Anyone who has experience please let me know

Thanks and great to see this forum still thriving!

Bobby_Sardells · 05-02-2016, 10:04 AM

Here is a photo of the car. I am happy with the ride height

Gohan335i7 · 05-02-2016, 01:37 PM

Calwater should be able to chime in on here... Koni & Bilstein shocks both great choices. H&R & Eibach springs would b best.

tlow98 · 05-04-2016, 01:18 AM

Looks like you're rubbing due to the aftermarket wheels/tires not the suspension. Likely the suspension is soft, but it wouldn't/shouldn't run with stock wheels/tires.

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Bobby_Sardells First Lieutenant 11 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M3 30 Jahre Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 30 Jahre [0.00] 2011 BMW 335i xDriv ... [10.00]	New Suspension - Need Advice Hello all, I am driving a 2011 BMW 335 xDrive Special Edition. It came stock with 19" wheels and a very soft suspension. When i have passengers and drive over a dip in the road i get a lot of rubbing on the rear tires. What would you recommend to stiffen the ride so my tires dont rub anymore. I have looked into KW V1-3 (rear spring-rate can go to almost 600lbs/inch). Is there a simpler solution? Maybe switching stock springs with a sticker Eibach? Anyone who has experience please let me know Thanks and great to see this forum still thriving!
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Bobby_Sardells First Lieutenant 11 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M3 30 Jahre Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 30 Jahre [0.00] 2011 BMW 335i xDriv ... [10.00]	Here is a photo of the car. I am happy with the ride height
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Gohan335i7 Captain 312 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 335i [10.00]	Calwater should be able to chime in on here... Koni & Bilstein shocks both great choices. H&R & Eibach springs would b best.
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05-04-2016, 01:18 AM	#4
tlow98 Major General 2191 Rep 5,015 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Looks like you're rubbing due to the aftermarket wheels/tires not the suspension. Likely the suspension is soft, but it wouldn't/shouldn't run with stock wheels/tires.
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