Wheels for 325i Need Input

rock14 · 10-10-2007, 01:12 AM

Great forum! I'm new here and have searched and looked at a bunch of wheels and tire options.

Here's the scenario. I can't lower the car, it's my wifes. But she has the stock 16's that I hate. I showed her pictures of wheels and tires here and she really likes the BBS CH 19's.

Will they look good on the car even though it's not dropped?

Does the sport suspension sit lower than my wifes stock suspension car?

I really don't want the car to look stupid or nasty.

Thanks in advance for your input!

Rock

solacebmw · 10-17-2007, 11:02 PM

the sport suspension sits .7" lower. I also have an 325i non sport. i installed sport springs and shocks and 161 wheels (17 oem wheels). I would think it would have a gap that is unappealing with 19"

rock14 · 12-18-2007, 11:26 PM

Thanks for the information...

Does anyone have any pics with a stock suspension with 18 or 19" wheels?

If you can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it!

BMW MotorSport · 12-23-2007, 06:39 AM

hey bud shoot me an email. i have tons of pics of your car with a bunch of wheels. your wife will love her new wheels.

Jaws · 12-23-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by solacebmw

the sport suspension sits .7" lower. I also have an 325i non sport. i installed sport springs and shocks and 161 wheels (17 oem wheels). I would think it would have a gap that is unappealing with 19"

The gap will be the same size whether he's running 16" or 19" rims.

fanatic · 12-23-2007, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaws

The gap will be the same size whether he's running 16" or 19" rims.

Yeah but it will be the visual effect with a lower profile tire that the gap will 'appear' to be larger.

I personally would not go 'plus' sizing without lowering the car at least 3/4". This will not give a 'tucked' appearance but should at least make 18 & 19's look acceptable.

sleepdoc · 12-23-2007, 12:27 PM

I like the Morr VS8!

10-10-2007, 01:12 AM	#1
rock14 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2006 325I Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	Wheels for 325i Need Input Great forum! I'm new here and have searched and looked at a bunch of wheels and tire options. Here's the scenario. I can't lower the car, it's my wifes. But she has the stock 16's that I hate. I showed her pictures of wheels and tires here and she really likes the BBS CH 19's. Will they look good on the car even though it's not dropped? Does the sport suspension sit lower than my wifes stock suspension car? I really don't want the car to look stupid or nasty. Thanks in advance for your input! Rock
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solacebmw Private First Class 5 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (1)	the sport suspension sits .7" lower. I also have an 325i non sport. i installed sport springs and shocks and 161 wheels (17 oem wheels). I would think it would have a gap that is unappealing with 19"
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rock14 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2006 325I Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the information... Does anyone have any pics with a stock suspension with 18 or 19" wheels? If you can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it!
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sleepdoc Lieutenant 258 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 2022 M3CX DG/Blk Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	I like the Morr VS8!
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