What size rims are u going with? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

onehungevo · 06-10-2012, 05:44 PM

What size rims are you going with? I'm having a hard time deciding between 19's and 20's. I'm thinking 20 might look a little too big but I haven't seen an f30 in person with 20's to help me decide. On the other hand, I'm afraid 19's will look too small. FYI.... I'm lowering my car.

pcbrew · 06-10-2012, 05:57 PM

Sport Line with standard 18" 397 rims.

Number · 06-10-2012, 05:59 PM

Aftermarket rims + no track = get 20" rims. You'll need the extra 1/2 radius to fill the gap.

ric124 · 06-10-2012, 06:07 PM

I tried responding to your PM but your inbox is full.

Here is what im thinking of going with not 100% sure yet.

Front

Size: 19x8.5
Offset: 40
Bolt Pattern: 5-120
Rec. Tire Size: 225/40-19

Rear

Size: 19x9.5
Offset: 45
Bolt Pattern: 5-120
Rec. Tire Size: 255/35-19

onehungevo · 06-10-2012, 10:32 PM

I'm looking at the same size rims but a little more aggressive offset. Tires I'm thinking if going with is 235/35/19 and 265/30/19.

groovybits · 06-10-2012, 10:53 PM

I went with the 19" Sports Line. I heard the 20" impact ride comfort somewhat. Can't verify this myself though.

Blake P · 06-10-2012, 11:24 PM

20's look great, but where I drive there's no way thin rubberband tires will cut it.

ric124 · 06-10-2012, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onehungevo

I'm looking at the same size rims but a little more aggressive offset. Tires I'm thinking if going with is 235/35/19 and 265/30/19.

What offset you going with?

svache · 06-11-2012, 02:07 AM

I know noone is speaking about this but I felt like just throwing it out here anyways lol.. I saw a 3er with 22" the other day (or whatever it was, it was way bigger than 20's).. I don't recommend it, at all... it looks ridiculous!

oedipol · 06-11-2012, 07:14 AM

I am thinking about the same thing! however there is only 1 tire model that would fit 20" !

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...lar=Base+Model

So I am leaning towards 19"!

onehungevo · 06-11-2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ric124

What offset you going with?

35 offset front and 42 offset rear.

onehungevo · 06-11-2012, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by groovybits

I went with the 19" Sports Line. I heard the 20" impact ride comfort somewhat. Can't verify this myself though.

What size tires?

CoolDude196 · 06-11-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pcbrew

Sport Line with standard 18" 397 rims.

+1

ric124 · 06-11-2012, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svache

I know noone is speaking about this but I felt like just throwing it out here anyways lol.. I saw a 3er with 22" the other day (or whatever it was, it was way bigger than 20's).. I don't recommend it, at all... it looks ridiculous!

BMW should revoke their ownership and issue a refund!!!

MiloMia · 06-11-2012, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onehungevo

35 offset front and 42 offset rear.

42 will stick out, you need 45 in the rear.

mxdirtmx · 06-13-2012, 05:10 PM

Does anyone know the weight of the stock BMW 18" sport rims (397)?

Also, I assume the stock BMW 397s are cast wheels and not forged, but I have found some good wheels that are close to the weight of good forged wheels for my 335i.... But I really hope some one either knows the weight of the stock rims or they weight them for us once they get their new setup....

Thanks lots in advance,
MXdirt

P.S. My response to the OP's question would be to stay conservative for looks and comfort. stay with 19s, but go more aggressive with a wider setup of: 19x8.5/245s front & 19x9.5/285s rear. This is the F10 M5 type setup & it looks killer and handles like nothing you have ever experienced, unless you have driven a few Lambos/Ferraris like I have
( the car will be far more comfortable & look better... I never prefer a rubber band type tires, with next to no sidewall, that have to go on twenty's or larger anyway)

nickstin · 06-13-2012, 06:00 PM

Why are the offsets so high? Can't we go anymore aggressive without rubbing? The e90/92s could run 10 inch rears with +30 offsets.

tiltmode43 · 06-13-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nickstin

Why are the offsets so high? Can't we go anymore aggressive without rubbing? The e90/92s could run 10 inch rears with +30 offsets.

F30's don't have as much outer clearance as E92/Pre-LCI E90's. F30 fitment is similar to E90 LCI fitment in that the rear requires higher offset. There is room to fit a wide wheel in there, it just requires a high offset.

If one were to run E92 fitment on the F30, the rear wheels will be pushed out more than the front and they would have rubbing issues.

I'm undecided in the 19" Vs. 20" F30 debate as well. Will need to see more of both, as well as varying wheel styles, before making up my mind.

onehungevo · 06-13-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MiloMia

Quote:

Originally Posted by onehungevo

35 offset front and 42 offset rear.

42 will stick out, you need 45 in the rear.

43 not 42. I think they should fit.

nickstin · 06-13-2012, 10:49 PM

Seems like 19x10 +38 for the rear would not fit then.

onehungevo · 06-14-2012, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nickstin

Seems like 19x10 +38 for the rear would not fit then.

That is what I'm being told by all the vendors.

GregD · 06-14-2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onehungevo

That is what I'm being told by all the vendors.

Why wouldn't this fit? Look at LT's creations with some 10.5 in the rears and offsets 45 if I'm not mistaken?

06-10-2012, 05:44 PM	#1
onehungevo Captain Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 741 iTrader: (0)	What size rims are u going with? What size rims are you going with? I'm having a hard time deciding between 19's and 20's. I'm thinking 20 might look a little too big but I haven't seen an f30 in person with 20's to help me decide. On the other hand, I'm afraid 19's will look too small. FYI.... I'm lowering my car.
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06-10-2012, 06:07 PM	#4
ric124 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F30 335i SP 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 335i Sport [5.00] 2012 Trek Mamba 29er [0.00]	I tried responding to your PM but your inbox is full. Here is what im thinking of going with not 100% sure yet. Front Size: 19x8.5 Offset: 40 Bolt Pattern: 5-120 Rec. Tire Size: 225/40-19 Rear Size: 19x9.5 Offset: 45 Bolt Pattern: 5-120 Rec. Tire Size: 255/35-19 __________________ Timeline: 335i Sport W/ Adaptive M suspension\| Sport Variable steering\| Technology PKG\| HK Sound PKG\| BMW apps\| BMW Assist\| Sport line hand brake grip\| M Performance black kidneys\|

06-10-2012, 10:53 PM	#6
groovybits 335i Owner Drives: F30 335i, Blacked Out Alpine W Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	I went with the 19" Sports Line. I heard the 20" impact ride comfort somewhat. Can't verify this myself though. __________________ Fully Loaded F30 335i Sports Line Blacked Out Alpine White

06-11-2012, 02:07 AM	#9
svache Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 F30 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,886 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F30 328i [2.87] 2009 BMW X5 xDrive30i [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 SMG [4.33]	I know noone is speaking about this but I felt like just throwing it out here anyways lol.. I saw a 3er with 22" the other day (or whatever it was, it was way bigger than 20's).. I don't recommend it, at all... it looks ridiculous! __________________ F30 328i Luxury w/ Mojave metallic, beige interior (timeline) Note: Many PM me for links to the software needed to code. Please note that I do not have download links to this software. Your best bet is using the search function in the coding thread

06-11-2012, 07:14 AM	#10
oedipol Private First Class Drives: 2012 F30 328i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: HK Posts: 105 iTrader: (0)	I am thinking about the same thing! however there is only 1 tire model that would fit 20" ! http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...lar=Base+Model So I am leaning towards 19"! Last edited by oedipol; 06-11-2012 at 07:15 AM. Reason: typing error

06-10-2012, 05:57 PM	#2
pcbrew Captain Drives: 2012 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 709 iTrader: (0)	Sport Line with standard 18" 397 rims.

06-10-2012, 05:59 PM	#3
Number ✚ Drives: ✚ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ✚ ✚ Posts: 982 iTrader: (1)	Aftermarket rims + no track = get 20" rims. You'll need the extra 1/2 radius to fill the gap.

06-10-2012, 10:32 PM	#5
onehungevo Captain Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 741 iTrader: (0)	I'm looking at the same size rims but a little more aggressive offset. Tires I'm thinking if going with is 235/35/19 and 265/30/19.

06-10-2012, 11:24 PM	#7
Blake P Kinda Like A Big Deal Drives: F31 on order Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 393 iTrader: (0)	20's look great, but where I drive there's no way thin rubberband tires will cut it.

06-13-2012, 05:10 PM	#16
mxdirtmx New Member Drives: 2012 BMW 335i (F30) Imperial B Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Enumclaw, WA. USA Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know the weight of the stock BMW 18" sport rims (397)? Also, I assume the stock BMW 397s are cast wheels and not forged, but I have found some good wheels that are close to the weight of good forged wheels for my 335i.... But I really hope some one either knows the weight of the stock rims or they weight them for us once they get their new setup.... Thanks lots in advance, MXdirt P.S. My response to the OP's question would be to stay conservative for looks and comfort. stay with 19s, but go more aggressive with a wider setup of: 19x8.5/245s front & 19x9.5/285s rear. This is the F10 M5 type setup & it looks killer and handles like nothing you have ever experienced, unless you have driven a few Lambos/Ferraris like I have ( the car will be far more comfortable & look better... I never prefer a rubber band type tires, with next to no sidewall, that have to go on twenty's or larger anyway)

06-13-2012, 06:00 PM	#17
nickstin Second Lieutenant Drives: '08 AW E92 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 246 iTrader: (0)	Why are the offsets so high? Can't we go anymore aggressive without rubbing? The e90/92s could run 10 inch rears with +30 offsets.

06-13-2012, 10:49 PM	#20
nickstin Second Lieutenant Drives: '08 AW E92 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 246 iTrader: (0)	Seems like 19x10 +38 for the rear would not fit then.

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