20" Wheels with Springs? How bad is the Ride?

lambobambo · 07-06-2010, 06:16 AM

Im close to purchaseing as set of 20" forged wheels, but am concerned that the ride will be to hard... I also have a set of Eibach springs.
Does any one have any experience of running 20" wheels.
Should in not bother and stick with 19"s?
Also rubbing?...
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Poleposition · 07-06-2010, 07:16 AM

Pretty general question there. It all has to do with the spacing and the sizing. If you run proper offsets and proper size tires, you should not rub and it should feel good. Those who experience issues usually didnt set it up right in the first place.

lambobambo · 07-06-2010, 07:31 AM

ITs a set of HRE p43s that were on an M3 previously, so the set up is good. Just want to know if if will really feel the bumps or is ts hardly noticable...

M3sicko · 07-06-2010, 08:23 AM

i have eibach on my car with 20's forged and i dont feel much the difference from the 19's i had previously, the ride is still feel comfy nothing worse and feel pretty much the same, rubbing issues with actually depend on the offset of the wheels you order. If you are riding H&R thats a different story bcoz i have driven my fd's car with those springs.

lambobambo · 07-06-2010, 08:34 AM

Do you have any photos of the car, would be keen to see the drop?

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Originally Posted by M3sicko

i have eibach on my car with 20's forged and i dont feel much the difference from the 19's i had previously, the ride is still feel comfy nothing worse and feel pretty much the same, rubbing issues with actually depend on the offset of the wheels you order. If you are riding H&R thats a different story bcoz i have driven my fd's car with those springs.

GOLFFRR · 07-06-2010, 10:27 AM

i have eibach as well and run 20" klassens and have no issues what so ever. Seems to be a great ride so far. Had them about 5 months now.

Donbona · 07-06-2010, 10:37 AM

Mine dont rub at all... I have 285 30 20 rear and 265 30 20 front

lambobambo · 07-06-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Donbona

Mine dont rub at all... I have 285 30 20 rear and 265 30 20 front

How about the ride quality?

Bart@AUTOcouture · 07-07-2010, 11:29 AM

I daily my 20s.. no complaints, no rubbing

specs:

20x9 245/35 Falken FK-452
20x10 275/35 Falken FK-452

RD Sport Springs

GTM_Challenge · 07-07-2010, 11:35 AM

One of the important factors is the tire brand/model as well. What spec tire is being used?

lambobambo · 07-07-2010, 11:56 AM

Well im currently on PS2 CUPS... but these come with Falkens... not sure what size though.

Alex@Alpine · 07-16-2010, 04:51 PM

My daily on coils, but I had springs before, and they are great

M3Alpine · 07-16-2010, 05:03 PM

i have rd sport springs with 20" 360 forged wheels and the ride is awesome, not much different then my oem 19s, no complaints

FruitCake · 07-16-2010, 05:35 PM

Why are you putting Falkens? They are one of the worst tires you can buy.
Going from Michelin to Falkens is like going from BMW to a Hyundai, not even Toyota or Honda. Dont cheap out on tires..they are the only thing keeping you on the road.

slicer · 07-16-2010, 10:16 PM

I have 20's on Eibach springs with Pirelli P Zero tires. The ride is harsher than my 18" factory wheels but not unbearable. My wife didn't notice the difference. I think the look is well worth it.

TTBear · 07-16-2010, 11:36 PM

I am running more or less the same set up you are contemplating. I have the HRE P43s, in conjunction with KW coilovers, with a moderate drop. Here's my original post:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263778

Since then, the rear of the car, especially, has settled, so is lower.

I have no issues with rubbing, and the ride is VERY acceptable - dare I say it, the ride is better than my old e46 M3, which was stock.

You won't regret purchasing the HREs. GREAT wheels!

SignatureJames · 07-17-2010, 12:09 AM

E90 with 20x9 +15 (255/35/20) 20x10 +15 (275/35/20) on RD Sport springs. Oh so slightly rubbing in the front at the moment since I didn't get an alignment done yet.

leeor · 07-17-2010, 07:47 AM

I have 20's on RD Sport springs, they were on eibach springs right when i got the wheels. no doubt it will be a rougher ride, but i personally enjoy the ride with the 20's more then with the stock 19's.

U will need lower springs then Eibach for a better look though

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Poleposition ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 514 Rep 1,437 Posts Drives: very well Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	Pretty general question there. It all has to do with the spacing and the sizing. If you run proper offsets and proper size tires, you should not rub and it should feel good. Those who experience issues usually didnt set it up right in the first place. __________________ 2022 Individual M5 Comp Venetian Violet 2021 X6M Comp 2024 i4 M50 on order IG @purpleM5Comp_NY
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lambobambo First Lieutenant 59 Rep 348 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Comp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winchester, UK iTrader: (0)	ITs a set of HRE p43s that were on an M3 previously, so the set up is good. Just want to know if if will really feel the bumps or is ts hardly noticable... __________________ HRE P40 Wheels (20" Charcoal), BMW Performance ZCP Spoiler & Splitters, Eisenmann Race, BMW Performance Steering Wheel, Carbon Fibre Exterior Trim (Front & Side Grills), Eibach Pro Springs (Not yet fitted).
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M3sicko Major 108 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (82)	i have eibach on my car with 20's forged and i dont feel much the difference from the 19's i had previously, the ride is still feel comfy nothing worse and feel pretty much the same, rubbing issues with actually depend on the offset of the wheels you order. If you are riding H&R thats a different story bcoz i have driven my fd's car with those springs.
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GOLFFRR 10816 Rep 27,599 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	i have eibach as well and run 20" klassens and have no issues what so ever. Seems to be a great ride so far. Had them about 5 months now. __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
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GTM_Challenge 272 Rep 2,946 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nashville iTrader: (7)	One of the important factors is the tire brand/model as well. What spec tire is being used?
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lambobambo First Lieutenant 59 Rep 348 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Comp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winchester, UK iTrader: (0)	Well im currently on PS2 CUPS... but these come with Falkens... not sure what size though. __________________ HRE P40 Wheels (20" Charcoal), BMW Performance ZCP Spoiler & Splitters, Eisenmann Race, BMW Performance Steering Wheel, Carbon Fibre Exterior Trim (Front & Side Grills), Eibach Pro Springs (Not yet fitted).
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Alex@Alpine Colonel 1303 Rep 2,441 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: United States iTrader: (50)	My daily on coils, but I had springs before, and they are great
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M3Alpine Lieutenant Colonel 52 Rep 1,512 Posts Drives: M4 AW/SO Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (11)	i have rd sport springs with 20" 360 forged wheels and the ride is awesome, not much different then my oem 19s, no complaints __________________ 2002 AW/IR : Sold 2004 AW/BLK : Sold 2009 AW/FR : Sold 2015 AW/SO
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TTBear Captain 417 Rep 860 Posts Drives: '20 Huracán/'19 M2Comp/'23 X4M Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (6)	I am running more or less the same set up you are contemplating. I have the HRE P43s, in conjunction with KW coilovers, with a moderate drop. Here's my original post: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263778 Since then, the rear of the car, especially, has settled, so is lower. I have no issues with rubbing, and the ride is VERY acceptable - dare I say it, the ride is better than my old e46 M3, which was stock. You won't regret purchasing the HREs. GREAT wheels! __________________ "Anima sana in corpore sano"
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leeor Banned 138 Rep 2,386 Posts Drives: 2010 Blue Prius III Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (4)	I have 20's on RD Sport springs, they were on eibach springs right when i got the wheels. no doubt it will be a rougher ride, but i personally enjoy the ride with the 20's more then with the stock 19's. U will need lower springs then Eibach for a better look though
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