who's got 20's? Ride opinion needed

magpie21 · 12-03-2008, 02:22 PM

Right so I'm about to push the button on a set of 20's but alot of people I've spoken to have said it's going to be a really harsh ride etc. When asked if they've driven a car on 20's they say no!!

So I want opinions from owners with 20" wheels as to what the ride is really like. I'm not interested in tracking the car, I race bikes so if i'm going anywhere near a track it will be on that.

I don't mind the ride being harder, I can handle that, but some have mentioned tramlining and the car not feeling as direct!

The 20's I'll be getting will be about the same weight as the standard 19's so weight isn't really an issue.

Any comments gratefully received

SlammedR8 · 12-03-2008, 02:25 PM

which 20's are you looking at?
I would highly recommend going with 360 Forged ...nicest wheels out there!
and as for the ride...you dont seem like the type who is too fussy about the ride. you def feel the road a little more. but its not bad AT ALL. and its def worth the looks of 20's vs 19s.

magpie21 · 12-03-2008, 02:37 PM

Thanks for the response, funny you should say 360 as that's exactly what I'm looking at.

Either Mesh 8 or Mesh 10 it changes from minute to minute which ones I prefer!!

Did you notice a difference in handling at all?
Thanks again

camaross305 · 12-03-2008, 03:19 PM

20's all the way.... im also getting 360 forged... This is my 3rd set of wheels from them. They are an awesome group of guys with great service. they should be ready in the next 2 weeks or so

SlammedR8 · 12-03-2008, 03:20 PM

go Mesh 8
theyre beautiful!

camaross305 · 12-03-2008, 03:22 PM

Yea im doing SL 10's with exposed rivots so we'll see how it comes out

badfish · 12-03-2008, 03:23 PM

20s as you know will ride harder. No real drawbacks other than tire selection and having to keep an eye out for potholes. I'd do it all over again.

Blip Bavarian · 12-03-2008, 03:27 PM

i personally am not into 20's, but agree that they look sick.

I just rode in shady1's m3. He has 20" 360 forged wheels on H&R sports. I was very surprised at how well it rode. Not harsh. Not overly stiff. If 20's is the look you like, then go for it

SlammedR8 · 12-03-2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blip Bavarian

i personally am not into 20's, but agree that they look sick.

I just rode in shady1's m3. He has 20" 360 forged wheels on H&R sports. I was very surprised at how well it rode. Not harsh. Not overly stiff. If 20's is the look you like, then go for it

19s just dont do the job as well as do 20s
(looks wise)

gthirtyfizle · 12-03-2008, 07:52 PM

Dont get the mesh 8, they are not that good lookin........

BTW....... Im getting the mesh 8's

rich662 · 12-03-2008, 08:18 PM

i've run 2 different sets of 20s, but for some reason my BBS feel a bit more comfortable than my DPEs did, maybe because the shop put more air in?

anyways, definately get 20s, the looks are definately worth the slight decrease in ride comfort

12-03-2008, 02:22 PM	#1
magpie21 Private 1 Rep 66 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	who's got 20's? Ride opinion needed Right so I'm about to push the button on a set of 20's but alot of people I've spoken to have said it's going to be a really harsh ride etc. When asked if they've driven a car on 20's they say no!! So I want opinions from owners with 20" wheels as to what the ride is really like. I'm not interested in tracking the car, I race bikes so if i'm going anywhere near a track it will be on that. I don't mind the ride being harder, I can handle that, but some have mentioned tramlining and the car not feeling as direct! The 20's I'll be getting will be about the same weight as the standard 19's so weight isn't really an issue. Any comments gratefully received
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SlammedR8 Major General 521 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i/2020 R8 V10 Spyder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	which 20's are you looking at? I would highly recommend going with 360 Forged ...nicest wheels out there! and as for the ride...you dont seem like the type who is too fussy about the ride. you def feel the road a little more. but its not bad AT ALL. and its def worth the looks of 20's vs 19s. __________________ Current: 2019 BMW X5 40i - Carbon Black/Tartufo Individual Leather 2020 Range Rover HSE - Black/Black 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder 6MT - Ascari Blue/Black
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magpie21 Private 1 Rep 66 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the response, funny you should say 360 as that's exactly what I'm looking at. Either Mesh 8 or Mesh 10 it changes from minute to minute which ones I prefer!! Did you notice a difference in handling at all? Thanks again
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camaross305 135 Rep 1,825 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: gainesville fl iTrader: (20)	20's all the way.... im also getting 360 forged... This is my 3rd set of wheels from them. They are an awesome group of guys with great service. they should be ready in the next 2 weeks or so __________________ The original Hid angel eyes for sale now on ebay User name lmims526894rou Or contact me at chrism9551@aol.com
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SlammedR8 Major General 521 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i/2020 R8 V10 Spyder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	go Mesh 8 theyre beautiful! __________________ Current: 2019 BMW X5 40i - Carbon Black/Tartufo Individual Leather 2020 Range Rover HSE - Black/Black 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder 6MT - Ascari Blue/Black
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12-03-2008, 03:22 PM	#6
camaross305 135 Rep 1,825 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: gainesville fl iTrader: (20)	Yea im doing SL 10's with exposed rivots so we'll see how it comes out __________________ The original Hid angel eyes for sale now on ebay User name lmims526894rou Or contact me at chrism9551@aol.com
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badfish Major 100 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	20s as you know will ride harder. No real drawbacks other than tire selection and having to keep an eye out for potholes. I'd do it all over again. __________________
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Blip Bavarian salivator 38 Rep 539 Posts Drives: 16 GT4, 14 X5 V8 & 91 E30 LS1 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: El Paso, Texas iTrader: (0)	i personally am not into 20's, but agree that they look sick. I just rode in shady1's m3. He has 20" 360 forged wheels on H&R sports. I was very surprised at how well it rode. Not harsh. Not overly stiff. If 20's is the look you like, then go for it
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gthirtyfizle Colonel 191 Rep 2,867 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Dont get the mesh 8, they are not that good lookin........ BTW....... Im getting the mesh 8's
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rich662 Major 41 Rep 1,030 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	i've run 2 different sets of 20s, but for some reason my BBS feel a bit more comfortable than my DPEs did, maybe because the shop put more air in? anyways, definately get 20s, the looks are definately worth the slight decrease in ride comfort __________________ 2008 E92 M3 AW/GP Thunder / Eisenmann Race/CF Grills/H&R Sport/AA SSK/ACS CF Roof Spoiler/VRS Bootlid/BBS LM-DBK 20" Champion Edition FS: DPE LS-5 (for sale: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171839)
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