Dumb question but here it goes!

codyfunk · 05-02-2009, 02:44 PM

I'm going to be buying some new rims for this summer on my 2001 330ci and I'm just curious if I can fit 20" or what you recommend for rim size.

N89 · 05-02-2009, 02:48 PM

jeffro3000 · 05-02-2009, 02:50 PM

why???

sumdude! · 05-02-2009, 02:51 PM

19 inch rims is max !
unless u cut and shredd stuff!

codyfunk · 05-02-2009, 03:03 PM

Even if i go with 20's and like a 35 series tire

Zchild · 05-02-2009, 03:09 PM

Interesting question, I was at an event at a shop called AT-Speed where Steve Dinan was speaking; it's the newest Dinan certified shop in Maryland and he was asked that very question. His answer surprisingly enough was 18" wheels. He said that in his opinion the best performance wheel balance comes from a wheel no larger than 18" because any larger is scrificing entirely too much side wall. Just my two and a half cents worth. Happy Motoring...

Cp009 · 05-02-2009, 04:13 PM

Acarder · 05-02-2009, 07:18 PM

You drive a 3 series, not an escalade. Keep the wheels non-chrome and 19 or under unless you want to look like an idiot.

323v3nom · 05-02-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acarder

You drive a 3 series, not an escalade. Keep the wheels non-chrome and 19 or under unless you want to look like an idiot.

+1

mkodama · 05-02-2009, 08:12 PM

They will fit, not a dumb question exactly but you should search.

ShaitanCR · 05-02-2009, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sumdude!

19 inch rims is max !
unless u cut and shredd stuff!

+1

and 19's is already pushing it.

18's is your safe bet !

hi its me alec · 05-02-2009, 09:06 PM

35 series tire on a 19" wheel...

codyfunk · 05-02-2009, 11:18 PM

Yeah 19's with 35 series sounds good. i was just shooting for 20's because that is when Dropstar and TIS start their sizing (personal favorites). I don't drive an escalade? Man i got that one confused.

issacsierra06 · 05-02-2009, 11:20 PM

wow!! 19's thats a tight fit

BodyMan · 05-02-2009, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyfunk

Yeah 19's with 35 series sounds good. i was just shooting for 20's because that is when Dropstar and TIS start their sizing (personal favorites). I don't drive an escalade? Man i got that one confused.

Why would you crap up your car with those bigass chrome boat anchors? Because they are in rap videos and "Dub" magazine?

Juss axe'n.

evilstar · 05-03-2009, 12:02 AM

Today i saw 19" Black CSL style rims on an e46 and they looked sick but the tire was very thin. Owner mentioned he had 20"s on. He didnt mention cutting anything for fittment but i didnt ask outright.

What ever you get you will prolly need to get a drop after IMO. I know I do and everyone else says it too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acarder

You drive a 3 series, not an escalade. Keep the wheels non-chrome and 19 or under unless you want to look like an idiot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 323v3nom

+1

That is just your opinions. My car came with them but I get ton of compliments.

Its just a matter of taste. Do what makes YOU happy.

codyfunk · 05-03-2009, 12:14 AM

well, i'm looking to spend about 1500 at the most on rims. gonna have my whole interior redone to black leather what would you guys say for rims. lip is always nice.

Titan 3 · 05-03-2009, 12:17 AM

There are several sets of 20" DPEs on this site. I personally prefer a 19", but 20s will fit.

M3_GTR · 05-03-2009, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShaitanCR

+1

and 19's is already pushing it.

18's is your safe bet !

why would 19'd be pusing it?
And yeah you can go 20's but 19's is your best bet.

BMW_Stu · 05-03-2009, 01:05 AM

i dont understand why on this forum, when people ask if something will work, all anyone can do is say "Why do you wanna do that, you should do this" if he wants 20's let him buy 20's, im sure he knows about the drawbacks but not everyone wants the same things out of their cars as other people. some people want an auto-x car, some people want a drag queen (

) some people want a "clean" skow car, ans someone wants a blinged out ride with huge ass wheels.

....Yes 20's will fit, and if thats what you really want for YOUR car and YOU are paying for them, then i hope you get them and u are happy.

**end rant**

05-02-2009, 02:44 PM	#1
codyfunk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Coeur d' Alene Posts: 700 My Ride: 2001 BMW 330ci View My Garage	Dumb question but here it goes! I'm going to be buying some new rims for this summer on my 2001 330ci and I'm just curious if I can fit 20" or what you recommend for rim size.

05-02-2009, 03:09 PM	#6
Zchild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbia, Maryland Posts: 1,639 My Ride: 2000 BMW 3XXi ZSP View My Garage	Interesting question, I was at an event at a shop called AT-Speed where Steve Dinan was speaking; it's the newest Dinan certified shop in Maryland and he was asked that very question. His answer surprisingly enough was 18" wheels. He said that in his opinion the best performance wheel balance comes from a wheel no larger than 18" because any larger is scrificing entirely too much side wall. Just my two and a half cents worth. Happy Motoring... __________________ V/R Zachary Pullins Sr. National Capital Chapter BMWCCA NCC Member Recognition Chairman NCC High Performance Driving School Registrar NCC Auto-X BOD Liaison DIY Senior Committee Coordinator 2006 E90 325Xi & 2000 E46 3XXi " Vision without resources is just hallucination"

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05-02-2009, 09:06 PM	#12
hi its me alec Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 14,790 My Ride: BMWs + 1988 Pathy View My Garage	35 series tire on a 19" wheel... __________________

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issacsierra06 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: visalia, CA Posts: 1,360 My Ride: bmw 325i View My Garage	wow!! 19's thats a tight fit __________________ READ BEFORE YOU BUY

05-02-2009, 02:48 PM	#2
N89 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: United States Posts: 4,343 My Ride: 330Ci View My Garage

05-02-2009, 02:50 PM	#3
jeffro3000 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,792 My Ride: 2000 328i View My Garage	why???

05-02-2009, 02:51 PM	#4
sumdude! Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PALESTINE Posts: 66 My Ride: 2001 325ci View My Garage	19 inch rims is max ! unless u cut and shredd stuff!

05-02-2009, 03:03 PM	#5
codyfunk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Coeur d' Alene Posts: 700 My Ride: 2001 BMW 330ci View My Garage	Even if i go with 20's and like a 35 series tire

05-02-2009, 07:18 PM	#8
Acarder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 4,658 My Ride: 04 330i, 99 328i View My Garage	You drive a 3 series, not an escalade. Keep the wheels non-chrome and 19 or under unless you want to look like an idiot.

05-02-2009, 08:12 PM	#10
mkodama OEM ///Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 30,828 View My Garage	They will fit, not a dumb question exactly but you should search.

05-02-2009, 11:18 PM	#13
codyfunk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Coeur d' Alene Posts: 700 My Ride: 2001 BMW 330ci View My Garage	Yeah 19's with 35 series sounds good. i was just shooting for 20's because that is when Dropstar and TIS start their sizing (personal favorites). I don't drive an escalade? Man i got that one confused.

05-03-2009, 12:14 AM	#17
codyfunk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Coeur d' Alene Posts: 700 My Ride: 2001 BMW 330ci View My Garage	well, i'm looking to spend about 1500 at the most on rims. gonna have my whole interior redone to black leather what would you guys say for rims. lip is always nice.

05-03-2009, 12:17 AM	#18
Titan 3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: SoFL Posts: 5,445 My Ride: E46 325ci ~E36 ///M3 View My Garage	There are several sets of 20" DPEs on this site. I personally prefer a 19", but 20s will fit. __________________

05-03-2009, 01:05 AM	#20
BMW_Stu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,535 My Ride: HPF 330ci View My Garage	i dont understand why on this forum, when people ask if something will work, all anyone can do is say "Why do you wanna do that, you should do this" if he wants 20's let him buy 20's, im sure he knows about the drawbacks but not everyone wants the same things out of their cars as other people. some people want an auto-x car, some people want a drag queen () some people want a "clean" skow car, ans someone wants a blinged out ride with huge ass wheels. ....Yes 20's will fit, and if thats what you really want for YOUR car and YOU are paying for them, then i hope you get them and u are happy. end rant __________________ SGPhotography About My Car Pix Of My Car HQ Exhaust Clip Jaxsonmotorsports.com >X Victory X<

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