Help! Wheels too big? for my e92

yudeology101 · 02-25-2013, 01:28 PM

Hey guys, I'm a newbie to this whole car thing and i need some help. I've purchased 20" wheels for my 08' e92 and the rear side is kinda too low (as seen in picture). With that being said, it is eating up the tire treads everytime when I make turns. So....my guess is that I need to either buy the springs or shocks? for the rear so I can balance the rear. Since I have no clue what to buy (springs? or shocks?) Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

JDane07 · 02-25-2013, 01:32 PM

Those are 20's? They look more like 19's from this perspective.

Asetoy2nr · 02-25-2013, 01:41 PM

You need springs, but make sure you are on level ground before measuring distances from the ground.
Nice wheels

KwlAznKid · 02-25-2013, 01:59 PM

just roll your fenders...

springs will LOWER your car more and your problem will be worse.. shocks don't really affect ride height.

are you on stock suspension?

KwlAznKid · 02-25-2013, 02:02 PM

and what do you mean by "balance" the rear?

kfriceman · 02-25-2013, 02:09 PM

The rub because the don't fit.....how hard is that to figure out....get properly sized wheels and be done.

-Kevin

yudeology101 · 02-25-2013, 02:10 PM

i meant the proportional distance from the wheel to the frame in the rear just like the front

yudeology101 · 02-25-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kfriceman

The rub because the don't fit.....how hard is that to figure out....get properly sized wheels and be done.

-Kevin

kevin....if i would've known that i wouldn't be asking this question right?

yudeology101 · 02-25-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KwlAznKid

just roll your fenders...

springs will LOWER your car more and your problem will be worse.. shocks don't really affect ride height.

are you on stock suspension?

thanks for the info, and I'll look up on rolling the fenders ( i have no clue what that is)...and yes, i'm on stock suspension.

yudeology101 · 02-25-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by yudeology101

kevin....if i would've known that i wouldn't be asking this question right?

i'm learning as i go...the car guy at the rim shop told me that the 20"s would fit better & ride nicer (audiocityusa rep). Since I've found this forum after I've purchased the wheels, i had no help in the beginning...

deluxe 247 · 02-25-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by yudeology101

i'm learning as i go...the car guy at the rim shop told me that the 20"s would fit better & ride nicer (audiocityusa rep). Since I've found this forum after I've purchased the wheels, i had no help in the beginning...

"too much rim make the ride too hard"
If you want to fix your problem get quality 17"-18" wheels or roll your fenders.

KwlAznKid · 02-25-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by yudeology101

thanks for the info, and I'll look up on rolling the fenders ( i have no clue what that is)...and yes, i'm on stock suspension.

yeah you definitely need to roll your fenders, i'm actually planning on getting mine done soon as well, if you're interested ill see if maybe we can get a deal for 2 cars, let me know. rolling your fenders is just pushing the inside panel above your wheel well area in more so when the car hits bumps and the tire bounces up and down it doesn't rub against that area, is this your problem? or does it rub on the actual body panel area on the car? in which you will either need new tires or get new rims because your offset is too aggressive for your car (i don't think this is your case though) do you know the offset for your rims?

KwlAznKid · 02-25-2013, 02:31 PM

oh and the guy you talked to at audiocity usa is an idiot or just a wanksta

Boxtyp3 · 02-25-2013, 04:19 PM

I assume you're rubbing on the fenders right? Yes you might meed to roll your fenders or go back to that idiot who sold you the rims and get the correct offset so you don't have too much poke. You also might want to post a profile picture to see how much poke you have.

Meeni · 02-25-2013, 05:20 PM

The wheels are not a proper fitment for your car. The problem is not that they are 20', the problem is that they are too wide or too offset from the hub. See http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

BTW, 20 inch wheels make the ride worth in most cases. The wheels are heavier than most 18-19 (even when factoring the lighter tires), and the small tire ratio makes ride harsh and prone to pothole damage.

edirtaynine · 02-25-2013, 10:47 PM

roll your fenders. get stiffer springs and shocks. accept the stiff ride quality.

if you're rubbing only on turns, the wheel/tire setup isnt THAT aggressive. but anything riding on rubber band tires on 20" wheels will ride like shit. the guy at the shop straight lied to you. lol. does he wear skinny jeans and have a crooked ass hat with a neon colored graffiti-style logo and giant cubic-zirconia earrings too? lol

96p993 · 02-26-2013, 08:40 AM

Why continue to mod your car to fit a poorly fitting wheel??

I would go back to your salesman and smack him upside the head for selling you the wheels...They can take it from there.

roccob1123 · 02-26-2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 96p993

Why continue to mod your car to fit a poorly fitting wheel??

I would go back to your salesman and smack him upside the head for selling you the wheels...They can take it from there.

Ditto, why in the world would he recommend 20's. dumb

crzylildude · 02-26-2013, 09:57 AM

I believe that your front is still to high... KW V2's or V3's will solve your problem in a way... Question... what makes you go 20's anyways?... If you can't live with rubbing fenders and wearing out tires, you should have just stick to 19's... 20's are for diehard "I wanna ride low and sick" kind of ride... even the expert "stretch and poke guys" knows that if it doesn't rub it is not right...

... just get a fully adjustable coilovers and keep it low...

yudeology101 · 02-26-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by crzylildude

I believe that your front is still to high... KW V2's or V3's will solve your problem in a way... Question... what makes you go 20's anyways?... If you can't live with rubbing fenders and wearing out tires, you should have just stick to 19's... 20's are for diehard "I wanna ride low and sick" kind of ride... even the expert "stretch and poke guys" knows that if it doesn't rub it is not right...

... just get a fully adjustable coilovers and keep it low...

The rep had the sample 20's out and placed them infront of my wheels, and since he said that they would fit/ride better, i went with it. I know I know...now thinking about it makes no sense but i didn't know about anything at the time.

yudeology101 · 02-26-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by roccob1123

Ditto, why in the world would he recommend 20's. dumb

Thanks for the input, i really would if i can! but i bought the wheels in December of 2012...i don't know if i can take them back. Hmmm but i should find out.

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JDane07 Lieutenant Colonel 143 Rep 1,720 Posts Drives: 330i (sold), MK7 GTI Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Napa, CA iTrader: (3)	Those are 20's? They look more like 19's from this perspective. __________________ Current Ride: '16 MK7 GTI// Former Ride: '06 E90 330i// Don't mind me... just passing along// Old E90 Thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...first+e90+m580
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Asetoy2nr Dude, where's my car? 13 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2016 328i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Davie, Florida iTrader: (0)	You need springs, but make sure you are on level ground before measuring distances from the ground. Nice wheels
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KwlAznKid Brigadier General 354 Rep 3,036 Posts Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles/Fremont USC/UCSD Alum iTrader: (6)	just roll your fenders... springs will LOWER your car more and your problem will be worse.. shocks don't really affect ride height. are you on stock suspension? __________________ BMW E93 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E64 650I(sold) / BMW E92 328I(sold) / BMW E46 M3(sold) / BMW E92 335I(sold) Porsche 996 911 C2(sold) / BMW E46 325CI(totaled)
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KwlAznKid Brigadier General 354 Rep 3,036 Posts Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles/Fremont USC/UCSD Alum iTrader: (6)	and what do you mean by "balance" the rear? __________________ BMW E93 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E64 650I(sold) / BMW E92 328I(sold) / BMW E46 M3(sold) / BMW E92 335I(sold) Porsche 996 911 C2(sold) / BMW E46 325CI(totaled)
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kfriceman Lieutenant 52 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2009 335 xDrive E90 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ferndale, WA iTrader: (1)	The rub because the don't fit.....how hard is that to figure out....get properly sized wheels and be done. -Kevin
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yudeology101 New Member 6 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 535i M Sport Package Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange, CA iTrader: (0)	i meant the proportional distance from the wheel to the frame in the rear just like the front
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KwlAznKid Brigadier General 354 Rep 3,036 Posts Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles/Fremont USC/UCSD Alum iTrader: (6)	oh and the guy you talked to at audiocity usa is an idiot or just a wanksta __________________ BMW E93 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E64 650I(sold) / BMW E92 328I(sold) / BMW E46 M3(sold) / BMW E92 335I(sold) Porsche 996 911 C2(sold) / BMW E46 325CI(totaled)
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Boxtyp3 Major 78 Rep 1,353 Posts Drives: 2015 F32 MG Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 F32 435 [0.00] 2002 E46 cp [0.00] 2010 E82 135i [0.00] 2013 E92 335i [0.00]	I assume you're rubbing on the fenders right? Yes you might meed to roll your fenders or go back to that idiot who sold you the rims and get the correct offset so you don't have too much poke. You also might want to post a profile picture to see how much poke you have.
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Meeni Gateropode 329 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	The wheels are not a proper fitment for your car. The problem is not that they are 20', the problem is that they are too wide or too offset from the hub. See http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp BTW, 20 inch wheels make the ride worth in most cases. The wheels are heavier than most 18-19 (even when factoring the lighter tires), and the small tire ratio makes ride harsh and prone to pothole damage.
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edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	roll your fenders. get stiffer springs and shocks. accept the stiff ride quality. if you're rubbing only on turns, the wheel/tire setup isnt THAT aggressive. but anything riding on rubber band tires on 20" wheels will ride like shit. the guy at the shop straight lied to you. lol. does he wear skinny jeans and have a crooked ass hat with a neon colored graffiti-style logo and giant cubic-zirconia earrings too? lol __________________ e90post killed plastidip Just say no to painted stock wheels jm3as hooks it up
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96p993 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 97 328i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Why continue to mod your car to fit a poorly fitting wheel?? I would go back to your salesman and smack him upside the head for selling you the wheels...They can take it from there.
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crzylildude Colonel 183 Rep 2,063 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (16) Garage List 1991 BMW E30 325i s ... [8.50] 1995 BMW 318Ti [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i Coupe [10.00] 1962 VW KarmanGhia [10.00] 2007 BMW Mini Cooper [9.00]	I believe that your front is still to high... KW V2's or V3's will solve your problem in a way... Question... what makes you go 20's anyways?... If you can't live with rubbing fenders and wearing out tires, you should have just stick to 19's... 20's are for diehard "I wanna ride low and sick" kind of ride... even the expert "stretch and poke guys" knows that if it doesn't rub it is not right... ... just get a fully adjustable coilovers and keep it low...
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