Stock Rims & Suspension

ahdaeeeee · 04-08-2013, 11:04 PM

Hey guys,

Just wondering what if I put on 20' rims, will the ride be as smooth as the stock suspensions when the wheels are 17'?

Ride quality when lowered, will it be as smooth as stock?

What are the most comfy suspension when I lower the car?

BTW, its a 520d for the Asia market.

Thanks!

PAU · 04-09-2013, 02:07 AM

Interested in the answer as well.

remmib · 04-09-2013, 04:43 AM

I'd suppose it's difficult to get a smooth of a ride lowered on 20" as on 17".

PAU · 04-09-2013, 07:14 AM

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I'd suppose it's difficult to get a smooth of a ride lowered on 20" as on 17".

Even with kw3 or other coils out there?

Would 19" be a more similar smooth ride to original stocks?

Thx guys

TheBlackGT · 04-09-2013, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ahdaeeeee

Hey guys,

Just wondering what if I put on 20' rims, will the ride be as smooth as the stock suspensions when the wheels are 17'?

Ride quality when lowered, will it be as smooth as stock?

What are the most comfy suspension when I lower the car?

BTW, its a 520d for the Asia market.

Thanks!

Riding on stock springs with 17's is like sleeping on a memory foam bed with 50+ extra layers. Riding on 20's lowered is comfortable, just not as comfortable as 17's. however 20's and lowering do improve the handling and steering feel, making it more sporty. And also, 20"s look perfect with F10/F07.

ahdaeeeee · 04-10-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DINAN_GT

Riding on stock springs with 17's is like sleeping on a memory foam bed with 50+ extra layers. Riding on 20's lowered is comfortable, just not as comfortable as 17's. however 20's and lowering do improve the handling and steering feel, making it more sporty. And also, 20"s look perfect with F10/F07.

Do I need spacers or flare the fenders to fit the 20s? I have not asked the guys at the shop about this yet...

remmib · 04-10-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ahdaeeeee

Do I need spacers or flare the fenders to fit the 20s? I have not asked the guys at the shop about this yet...

With the right offset and width, you don't need spacers of fender work.

AH · 04-11-2013, 09:02 AM

Better handling for sure if lowered.... On the other hand, i guess "comfortable" is relative and each person have different definition of "comfort".... Bro ahdaee and bro pau, slapping 20" rims and u wont regret it ahhhahha

PAU · 04-11-2013, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by AH

Better handling for sure if lowered.... On the other hand, i guess "comfortable" is relative and each person have different definition of "comfort".... Bro ahdaee and bro pau, slapping 20" rims and u wont regret it ahhhahha

Hahahaha. Something that must be tried I suppose. Thx for the input everyone.

528imsport · 04-11-2013, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ahdaeeeee

Do I need spacers or flare the fenders to fit the 20s? I have not asked the guys at the shop about this yet...

try and stay away from spacers, there are many rims with right offset on the market now.

528imsport · 04-11-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ahdaeeeee

Hey guys,

Just wondering what if I put on 20' rims, will the ride be as smooth as the stock suspensions when the wheels are 17'?

Ride quality when lowered, will it be as smooth as stock?

What are the most comfy suspension when I lower the car?

BTW, its a 520d for the Asia market.

Thanks!

I am also on stock Msport suspensions and have 18" M wheels right now and will change to 20" BC wheels next month and I will post up how they feel after the wheels change

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