535 m-sport begging for 20 inch rims

NewM3driver · 04-03-2015, 10:15 AM

So the car is just three days old and the jet black in M-sport guise is just begging for a 20 inch rim upgrade. Its odd because in silver the M-sport 19's looked fine, but the dark car looks under wheeled if there is such a term. I'm already committed to swapping out the run flats for a set of Michelin pilot super sport 2's, and now I'm wondering whether to stay OEM 20's or go with a BBS or other high quality after market rim. I need to make a decision on rims before changing the tires obviously.

Any suggestions?

M5Beast_NYC · 04-03-2015, 10:35 AM

I see you are in CT and the roads there arent so bad. I suggest going with 20s and leave your 19s as-is and use it on a 'rainy day'.

BBS is nice but they are heavy. may i suggest spending the cash saved from not touching the GYs to get a more light and stronger forged wheels.

Zer0Cool92 · 04-03-2015, 08:32 PM

Let me know if you want to get rid of your 19s.

SonicEndeavor · 04-03-2015, 09:25 PM

Forgestar F14's

Or the OEM 20" 343m's that are stock on the M5.

Keep in mind that your ride quality will be diminished by going with even lower profile tires on the 20" rims. The PSS's are great summer tires, but have pretty stiff sidewalls, so your ride will be a bit stiffer with those as well.

twinPWRbimmer · 04-03-2015, 10:27 PM

OEM M5 Wheels style 343 20x9 20x10. Ride doesn't feel any worse, in fact it is better w/o the runflats. Steering feels a lot lighter due to lighter wheels/tiers

Zer0Cool92 · 04-04-2015, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by twinPWRbimmer

OEM M5 Wheels style 343 20x9 20x10. Ride doesn't feel any worse, in fact it is better w/o the runflats. Steering feels a lot lighter due to lighter wheels/tiers

Stock suspension?

bake · 04-04-2015, 10:02 AM

If you wanted to stick with an OEM wheel, here is another 20" option, Style 303's. 20x8.5 front, 20x10 rears.

twinPWRbimmer · 04-04-2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Zer0Cool92

Stock suspension?

Stock height. Just meaty tires.

kondor · 04-04-2015, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by twinPWRbimmer

Stock height. Just meaty tires.

What are the tire specs?

twinPWRbimmer · 04-04-2015, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kondor

What are the tire specs?

265/35/20 295/30/20 Michelin pilot super sports.

Yes they rub under harsh hi speed dips, probably would also rub on full load. Haven't tested that yet. Normal driving, it's fine.

NewM3driver · 04-04-2015, 09:06 PM

I have a question for you guys. If the rim gets larger doesn't the diameter of the tire remain the same? So what causes the rubbing? Is it the width increasing? If 20's are stock on an M5 and doesn't rub on that car which is essentially the same, why would it rub on a 535, assuming you are set up with the correct offset?

NewM3driver · 04-04-2015, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Zer0Cool92

Let me know if you want to get rid of your 19s.

If I do get a set of 20's with summer tires i will keep the 19's with the all season rubber for the winter months. Also I lease my car so I need to return it with all the original equipment. I'm sure you can find a set of take offs either here or on ebay.

twelve535i · 04-04-2015, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NewM3driver

I have a question for you guys. If the rim gets larger doesn't the diameter of the tire remain the same? So what causes the rubbing? Is it the width increasing? If 20's are stock on an M5 and doesn't rub on that car which is essentially the same, why would it rub on a 535, assuming you are set up with the correct offset?

I don't think the front tires rub, since I ran 265/35/20s on a 20x9 wheel and 35mm offset in the front before without issue at stock height.

The rear 295mm stock m5 tire is huge though. I think others have run 285s and that's solved the problem

Here's an idea of black on black, if you're interested.

lsturbointeg · 04-05-2015, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by twelve535i

I don't think the front tires rub, since I ran 265/35/20s on a 20x9 wheel and 35mm offset in the front before without issue at stock height.

The rear 295mm stock m5 tire is huge though. I think others have run 285s and that's solved the problem

Here's an idea of black on black, if you're interested.

Car Looks sweet! R u sitting on springs or coilovers?

remmib · 04-05-2015, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by NewM3driver

I have a question for you guys. If the rim gets larger doesn't the diameter of the tire remain the same? So what causes the rubbing? Is it the width increasing? If 20's are stock on an M5 and doesn't rub on that car which is essentially the same, why would it rub on a 535, assuming you are set up with the correct offset?

The M5 and the non-M5 like the 535i does not have exactly the same wheel fitment, rear M5 wheels are 20x10 ET34, while 535i rears are 20x9 ET44.

twelve535i · 04-05-2015, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Car Looks sweet! R u sitting on springs or coilovers?

Thanks. No drop at all. Car looks lower because of front lip. I think the black on black helps you see past the wheel gap.
Wheels might be up for sale soon. I really like them but have another set for summer......

accely · 04-07-2015, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by twelve535i

Thanks. No drop at all. Car looks lower because of front lip. I think the black on black helps you see past the wheel gap.
Wheels might be up for sale soon. I really like them but have another set for summer......

What wheel/tire setup is that? I'm looking to pickup a 2012 550ix M-sport (trading in my 2011 M3) this weekend possibly and I also would want to be replacing the 19" M-sport wheels with either 19" or 20". Might even be interested in those if you're selling.

I'm also considering just painting the stock 19's gloss black but yours look sick....

twelve535i · 04-07-2015, 06:59 PM

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What wheel/tire setup is that? I'm looking to pickup a 2012 550ix M-sport (trading in my 2011 M3) this weekend possibly and I also would want to be replacing the 19" M-sport wheels with either 19" or 20". Might even be interested in those if you're selling.

I'm also considering just painting the stock 19's gloss black but yours look sick....

The're Forgestar 20" CF 10 wheels with Continental DWS tires
Front 20 x 9 wrapped in 245/35/20/ Rear 20 x 10 with 285/30/20

I have black M sport wheels for winter......after running the Forgestars, they look tiny.
Shoot me a PM if you're interested in the wheels.

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