19s and meaty tires, or 20s

SocalBM · 11-19-2013, 02:01 PM

Anyone have advice or opinions on what to do for new wheels and tires? The stock 19s on my car look miniature and the offset is obviously not great. But, I'm having trouble deciding between 19s and 20s for a new set.

With the 19s, I'd be able to fit a lot more tire on there - and I hate stretched tires that are too small for the wheel. I'm thinking something like this:

If I went with 20s, I'd run a little less sidewall and maybe a little narrower, but still squared off. But, 20s will be more expensive. HOWEVER, will the 19s and a nice meaty tire be enough to fill the wheel well when dropped about an inch, or must I go with 20s for a decent look?

Here's a great example of an F10 with 19s, but small tires than I'd run, but I won't be lowered that much:

Thoughts? Advice? Thanks!

LACSTER · 11-19-2013, 03:43 PM

You already said your stock 19's look minature so I wouldn't recommend you getting 19" replacements.

20" is the way to go and in regards to tires you can do 295/30/20 and 255/35/20 which will give you plenty of sidewall meat.

Michael V. · 11-19-2013, 03:59 PM

Definitely go for the 20" rims, mine are 20x9.5 front, and 20x10.5 rear.

SocalBM · 11-19-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LACSTER

You already said your stock 19's look minature so I wouldn't recommend you getting 19" replacements.

20" is the way to go and in regards to tires you can do 295/30/20 and 255/35/20 which will give you plenty of sidewall meat.

Yes, the stock 19s do look small, but I attribute that greatly to the tires, offset, and ride height.

Actively searching for more examples of 19 (seen tons of F10s with 20s and obviously they look great) to judge.

LACSTER · 11-19-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SocalBM

Yes, the stock 19s do look small, but I attribute that greatly to the tires, offset, and ride height.

Actively searching for more examples of 19 (seen tons of F10s with 20s and obviously they look great) to judge.

I have a set of 20" MORR MF90 for sale if you're interested going to 20" route.

I'm local in socal as well.

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 11-19-2013, 04:44 PM

My 20's look wide
20x8.5 and 20x10
245/35/20 & 285/30/20

LACSTER · 11-19-2013, 05:01 PM

Yes they do @MELLOWYELLOW06

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 11-19-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LACSTER

Yes they do @MELLOWYELLOW06

Something about the T1S tire in 285. They just sit so wide compared to other makes.

LACSTER · 11-19-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MELLOWYELLOW06

Something about the T1S tire in 285. They just sit so wide compared to other makes.

Yep those and Yokohama Advan

SocalBM · 11-19-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LACSTER

I have a set of 20" MORR MF90 for sale if you're interested going to 20" route.

I'm local in socal as well.

Saw those, not sure I can afford 'em

That looks great MW06. Definitely a solid stance.

LACSTER · 11-19-2013, 05:27 PM

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Saw those, not sure I can afford 'em

That looks great MW06. Definitely a solid stance.

Coming from the guy with the 2014 LCI 550

SocalBM · 11-19-2013, 06:18 PM

Haha, touche.

But, I've found that getting a car I need and dropping $5k on wheels/tires isn't the same when it comes to justifying costs. Although....they are pretty wheels.

Tdubyu · 11-25-2013, 04:45 PM

Can someone please post a scientific or a definitive technical answer and not an opinionated answer to this question. This has came across my mind for sometime and is seeking a good answer. And maybe others are too.
- What is the problem with staggering wheels on a BMW of different sizes like they do on 'Vettes. 'Vettes runs staggered sizes; e.g. 18x8.5 front and 19x10 rear. This gives the car a more aggressive look with smaller/narrower tire front than back. Why not? what problems would it cause on a BMW? I'm just sayin'.

SocalBM · 11-25-2013, 05:47 PM

On a RWD one, no problem really, other than perhaps something with the speedo. But, when staggered like on the Vette's you mentioned, the sidewalls compliment each other (larger up front, shorter in the back).

But, I've seen an f10 with some rake and it really didn't look that good; I would prefer it to be level.

Tdubyu · 11-25-2013, 08:09 PM

Good reply and thanks for you insight.

pkancel · 12-14-2013, 05:58 PM

If you go 20s, a fairly meaty rear is the 285-30-20 on a 20x10 or 20x9.5 wheel. In my opinion, 295s are too much tire. For the front if you go 20x8.5, do a 265-35-20, will work perfectly and give you a better look than the 245s or 255s. I have 255s and just wish I had gone 265 in front so it wrapped over the side of the wheel more.

gragi · 12-21-2013, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SocalBM

On a RWD one, no problem really, other than perhaps something with the speedo. But, when staggered like on the Vette's you mentioned, the sidewalls compliment each other (larger up front, shorter in the back).

But, I've seen an f10 with some rake and it really didn't look that good; I would prefer it to be level.

I would get the 20's

///M ARMY · 12-21-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gragi

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Originally Posted by SocalBM

On a RWD one, no problem really, other than perhaps something with the speedo. But, when staggered like on the Vette's you mentioned, the sidewalls compliment each other (larger up front, shorter in the back).

But, I've seen an f10 with some rake and it really didn't look that good; I would prefer it to be level.

I would get the 20's

I would get 20s or 21s

vip · 03-11-2014, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MELLOWYELLOW06

My 20's look wide
20x8.5 and 20x10
245/35/20 & 285/30/20

sick!! any rubbing on that setup?

vip · 03-11-2014, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LACSTER

You already said your stock 19's look minature so I wouldn't recommend you getting 19" replacements.

20" is the way to go and in regards to tires you can do 295/30/20 and 255/35/20 which will give you plenty of sidewall meat.

did you ever rub on that setup? how did it ride?

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 03-12-2014, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by vip

sick!! any rubbing on that setup?

Thanks.
I dont rub in that setup.

Offsets were dialed in perfectly and am lowered on H&R springs

vip · 03-12-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MELLOWYELLOW06

Thanks.
I dont rub in that setup.

Offsets were dialed in perfectly and am lowered on H&R springs

thanks! what were your offsets F&R?

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SocalBM First Lieutenant 179 Rep 348 Posts Drives: Porsche GT3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	19s and meaty tires, or 20s Anyone have advice or opinions on what to do for new wheels and tires? The stock 19s on my car look miniature and the offset is obviously not great. But, I'm having trouble deciding between 19s and 20s for a new set. With the 19s, I'd be able to fit a lot more tire on there - and I hate stretched tires that are too small for the wheel. I'm thinking something like this: If I went with 20s, I'd run a little less sidewall and maybe a little narrower, but still squared off. But, 20s will be more expensive. HOWEVER, will the 19s and a nice meaty tire be enough to fill the wheel well when dropped about an inch, or must I go with 20s for a decent look? Here's a great example of an F10 with 19s, but small tires than I'd run, but I won't be lowered that much: Thoughts? Advice? Thanks!
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LACSTER Major General 759 Rep 8,279 Posts Drives: Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: oc iTrader: (64)	You already said your stock 19's look minature so I wouldn't recommend you getting 19" replacements. 20" is the way to go and in regards to tires you can do 295/30/20 and 255/35/20 which will give you plenty of sidewall meat.
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SocalBM First Lieutenant 179 Rep 348 Posts Drives: Porsche GT3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Haha, touche. But, I've found that getting a car I need and dropping $5k on wheels/tires isn't the same when it comes to justifying costs. Although....they are pretty wheels.
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Tdubyu New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2012 535i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 535I [0.00] 2012 BMW/535i [0.00]	Staggered Question? Can someone please post a scientific or a definitive technical answer and not an opinionated answer to this question. This has came across my mind for sometime and is seeking a good answer. And maybe others are too. - What is the problem with staggering wheels on a BMW of different sizes like they do on 'Vettes. 'Vettes runs staggered sizes; e.g. 18x8.5 front and 19x10 rear. This gives the car a more aggressive look with smaller/narrower tire front than back. Why not? what problems would it cause on a BMW? I'm just sayin'.
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SocalBM First Lieutenant 179 Rep 348 Posts Drives: Porsche GT3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	On a RWD one, no problem really, other than perhaps something with the speedo. But, when staggered like on the Vette's you mentioned, the sidewalls compliment each other (larger up front, shorter in the back). But, I've seen an f10 with some rake and it really didn't look that good; I would prefer it to be level.
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Tdubyu New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2012 535i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 535I [0.00] 2012 BMW/535i [0.00]	Good reply and thanks for you insight.
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pkancel Captain 149 Rep 674 Posts Drives: BMWs Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Foothill Ranch/Lake Forest iTrader: (1)	If you go 20s, a fairly meaty rear is the 285-30-20 on a 20x10 or 20x9.5 wheel. In my opinion, 295s are too much tire. For the front if you go 20x8.5, do a 265-35-20, will work perfectly and give you a better look than the 245s or 255s. I have 255s and just wish I had gone 265 in front so it wrapped over the side of the wheel more.
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