Wheel Size dilemma 19 or 20?

S i n i s t e r · 02-19-2013, 10:44 PM

Well as the topic states, i am having a bit of a dilemma between picking a wheel size. I have a 328i and i know our wheel well isn't as glorious as the M3's lol! But we gotta work with what we have, so with that being said i need you guys to give me feed back on which size i should go with. I currently have 19's and they look perfect but was also leaning toward 20's. The wheel's i will be running will be the Function Forged F5.TWO, below is a screen shot of the wheel. Specs for the 19 will be Fronts 19x8.5 +30 and Rears 19x10 +23. The 20's would be more or less the same widths with minimal difference in offsets. Anyhow guys, id appreciate all feedback and suggestions, Thanks!

deluxe 247 · 02-20-2013, 12:16 AM

smaller is better is most aspect besides looks which is opinion based.

VTECaddict · 02-20-2013, 12:47 AM

19 with more aggressive sizing.

Moony · 02-20-2013, 12:57 AM

i vote 19's

NJ330i · 02-20-2013, 07:13 AM

I would do 20s. But Im biased cause I have 20s and those rims look like mine

S i n i s t e r · 02-20-2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

19 with more aggressive sizing.

Ho much more agressive? The wheels i currently have on have the same specs and they are sitting flushed and perfect. The rear was rolled prior to accomadate it. Im not looking to do the whole Tuck and Poke Stance thing, just perfect fit and flushed

S i n i s t e r · 02-20-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NJ330i

I would do 20s. But Im biased cause I have 20s and those rims look like mine

What wheels are those? They look close but these have the spokes more spaced out. Yours are close together. Car looks really nice, got any more pics?

dhanni848 · 02-20-2013, 09:46 AM

Those would look good in 20s. Always depends on road conditions where you live though.

MonacoBlueE90 · 02-20-2013, 01:15 PM

19inch.I think 19inch wheels are more concave than 20 inch.

SLBimmer · 02-20-2013, 01:26 PM

Keep in mind that for some reason odd number sized tires are more expensive (i.e. 19", 17", etc.) 18" or 20" tires are porbably cheaper.

.fLip. · 02-20-2013, 03:04 PM

i prefer 19s with a nice drop. 20s makes the car look to high from the ground IMO...

but yea if u go 19s go more agressive

Projekt_BooGie · 02-20-2013, 05:01 PM

20s I'm bias and like to be different.. I would say...do 20's with a step lip. It'll make your face a 19". so then you get the best of both worlds

RD335 · 02-20-2013, 06:12 PM

20s? FUGGEDABOUTIT GO WITH 22s! DOUBLE DEUCE!!

But that style of rim kicks AZZ!!

328B · 02-20-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by .fLip.

i prefer 19s with a nice drop. 20s makes the car look to high from the ground IMO...

but yea if u go 19s go more agressive

I have 20's for about 6 months now and I might have to agree. The car does look high from the ground at moments even with my drop. But my concern is how much of a lower would 19's be?

NJ330i · 02-21-2013, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by S i n i s t e r

What wheels are those? They look close but these have the spokes more spaced out. Yours are close together. Car looks really nice, got any more pics?

My wheels are Vertini Monaco, here are some pics. Thanks

techwhiz · 02-21-2013, 12:06 PM

I have 19's.
Depends on the roads. Be prepared to buy a replacement or two if you go 20's.

starbai · 02-21-2013, 04:00 PM

thread needs more 20" examples

Boxtyp3 · 06-16-2013, 02:16 PM

19's max!

jsaps · 06-17-2013, 09:17 AM

Not looking to thread jack bit in the same boat on sizing here. I think I'm gonna be running 19's tho with an aggressive double staggered setup.

hawaiianeze · 06-17-2013, 10:36 AM

19s, even when dropped 20s look a little too big for my liking

02-19-2013, 10:44 PM	#1
S i n i s t e r functionforged.com 9 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Wheel Size dilemma 19 or 20? Well as the topic states, i am having a bit of a dilemma between picking a wheel size. I have a 328i and i know our wheel well isn't as glorious as the M3's lol! But we gotta work with what we have, so with that being said i need you guys to give me feed back on which size i should go with. I currently have 19's and they look perfect but was also leaning toward 20's. The wheel's i will be running will be the Function Forged F5.TWO, below is a screen shot of the wheel. Specs for the 19 will be Fronts 19x8.5 +30 and Rears 19x10 +23. The 20's would be more or less the same widths with minimal difference in offsets. Anyhow guys, id appreciate all feedback and suggestions, Thanks!
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02-20-2013, 12:47 AM	#3
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Moony Major 177 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: F80 M3 / F32 435i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami iTrader: (7) Garage List 2010 328i [0.00]	i vote 19's __________________ F80 M3 F32 435i - Daily BMW e92 328i - SOLD /// ST V1 Coilovers /// BMW Performance Exhaust /// OSS Full Blackout /// LCI Tail Lights /// Volk Racing TE37 /// CPS Lip ///
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02-20-2013, 07:13 AM	#5
NJ330i Major 79 Rep 1,369 Posts Drives: 2006 Electric Red 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (29) Garage List 2006 BMW [9.50]	I would do 20s. But Im biased cause I have 20s and those rims look like mine __________________
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02-20-2013, 09:46 AM	#8
dhanni848 Lieutenant 38 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	Those would look good in 20s. Always depends on road conditions where you live though.
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MonacoBlueE90 Colonel 163 Rep 2,823 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Half-LCI Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	19inch.I think 19inch wheels are more concave than 20 inch. __________________
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02-20-2013, 03:04 PM	#11
.fLip. no more coupe :( 20 Rep 1,030 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	i prefer 19s with a nice drop. 20s makes the car look to high from the ground IMO... but yea if u go 19s go more agressive
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02-21-2013, 12:06 PM	#16
techwhiz Colonel 453 Rep 2,973 Posts Drives: e90 335i Sedan - Arctic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (4)	I have 19's. Depends on the roads. Be prepared to buy a replacement or two if you go 20's.
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06-17-2013, 09:17 AM	#19
jsaps Private First Class 4 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 335i xDrive LCI MSport Coupe Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Westchester NY iTrader: (0)	Not looking to thread jack bit in the same boat on sizing here. I think I'm gonna be running 19's tho with an aggressive double staggered setup.
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06-17-2013, 10:36 AM	#20
hawaiianeze Major Pain 162 Rep 1,260 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	19s, even when dropped 20s look a little too big for my liking __________________
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