19's on an XI

s0nu · 06-21-2012, 11:54 AM

Im not sure if I'm posting this on the right forum,

but does anyone have pics of 19" wheels on a E92 XI without a drop?

I want to get new wheels but I don't want to drop my car (especially because its a lease) and wanted to see how big the gap would be and if it would even look good.

Thanks!

wdeerfield · 06-21-2012, 12:27 PM

the gap will be the same regardless of rim size. The illusion of more gap will be the issue. The circumference of the wheel with tire will be the same its just the skinny sidewall and huge rim will make it look like you need a drop. Get a nice set of 18s as they came stock on e9x

Eugeinus · 06-21-2012, 01:47 PM

The gap is going to be more pronounced, it won't look good. Best option is either shock/spring set or coils.

4corners · 06-21-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by s0nu

Im not sure if I'm posting this on the right forum,

but does anyone have pics of 19" wheels on a E92 XI without a drop?

I want to get new wheels but I don't want to drop my car (especially because its a lease) and wanted to see how big the gap would be and if it would even look good.

Thanks!

Here's mine with 19's stock suspension. The gap only looks big to 2wd drivers.

Pe90X · 06-21-2012, 02:50 PM

surprisingly i didnt think the gap was bad. In the baclk i could fit about a finger and a half, the front i could fit three

Both fitments: 19x9.5 squared 225/40 and 255/35

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s0nu · 06-21-2012, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pe90X

surprisingly i didnt think the gap was bad. In the baclk i could fit about a finger and a half, the front i could fit three

Both fitments: 19x9.5 squared 225/40 and 255/35

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Hmm... that doesnt look too bad actually. Idk if its because the car is black and it kinda blends in or whatever. My car is a TIAG, im just worried im gonna spend all this money on rims and its gonna look like a monster truck.

Pe90X · 06-21-2012, 02:56 PM

i wouldnt worry about that man drop springs are only about 230-250 bux? problem solved..i believe you can also take out a part of the top hat to give about 1/2 drop ? im not to sure on the procedure but i will be attempting it once i install my H&R"s....

wdeerfield · 06-21-2012, 03:02 PM

Stock shocks with lowering springs = new shocks in 15kmi. Just get 18s. here's my e90 stock ride height on 18s

Gjm127 · 06-21-2012, 03:24 PM

Get the springs.. I had the same issue as you and tolerated it for a few months, but then I quickly realised I needed the drop.
It just doesn't look right without the drop.

Just get H&R Sport springs and you'll be fine!

s0nu · 06-21-2012, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdeerfield

Stock shocks with lowering springs = new shocks in 15kmi. Just get 18s. here's my e90 stock ride height on 18s

yeah see that doesnt look too bad. the problem is the stock e92 XI sits higher than the e90. Its annoying :/

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wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2748 Rep 7,742 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	the gap will be the same regardless of rim size. The illusion of more gap will be the issue. The circumference of the wheel with tire will be the same its just the skinny sidewall and huge rim will make it look like you need a drop. Get a nice set of 18s as they came stock on e9x __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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Eugeinus Major 43 Rep 1,158 Posts Drives: 13' Audi A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC/NOVA iTrader: (9)	The gap is going to be more pronounced, it won't look good. Best option is either shock/spring set or coils. __________________ 2010 335i xdrive M sport - Sold
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Pe90X First Lieutenant 14 Rep 333 Posts Drives: xX AWD-BmmR Xx Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: south TX iTrader: (1)	surprisingly i didnt think the gap was bad. In the baclk i could fit about a finger and a half, the front i could fit three Both fitments: 19x9.5 squared 225/40 and 255/35..... [IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG] __________________ Email-jackbailey46@gmail.com 2008 XI, RB's, ECS 3"chargepipe Synapse BOV, CPE Kitty-less DP's, Hks SS Exhaust, Dual Cone Intake, G5 Iso, VW Meth kit, H&R sports + Bilstien, 19's!, M3 Rep-front, LED Halos,M6 shiftknob, 500HP bound!!
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Pe90X First Lieutenant 14 Rep 333 Posts Drives: xX AWD-BmmR Xx Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: south TX iTrader: (1)	i wouldnt worry about that man drop springs are only about 230-250 bux? problem solved..i believe you can also take out a part of the top hat to give about 1/2 drop ? im not to sure on the procedure but i will be attempting it once i install my H&R"s.... __________________ Email-jackbailey46@gmail.com 2008 XI, RB's, ECS 3"chargepipe Synapse BOV, CPE Kitty-less DP's, Hks SS Exhaust, Dual Cone Intake, G5 Iso, VW Meth kit, H&R sports + Bilstien, 19's!, M3 Rep-front, LED Halos,M6 shiftknob, 500HP bound!!
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wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2748 Rep 7,742 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	Stock shocks with lowering springs = new shocks in 15kmi. Just get 18s. here's my e90 stock ride height on 18s __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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