My new 19" M5 Wheels

Pretender · 11-27-2005, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Homerlovesbeer

It's such a shame all the north american models have those aweful orange front indicators. It really spoils the look of the car

But I still like those rims :rocks:

I don't give a rat ass about that orange indicator. It's just a little detail and doesn't bother me at all. I bought a car for the performance, not for the good look of every detail on it. Otherwise, I wouldn't buy a BMW. In the US, we keep the car for approx. 5 years. I don't think it matter much if there're some details that don't meet our preference.

voltron1011 · 11-28-2005, 12:06 AM

Man, those really look smooth on standard suspension... I think I've changed my mind to 19's as well!!

8t · 11-28-2005, 02:35 AM

E90 looking good on the M5 rims, how about some out-door pics.

bt

voltron1011 · 11-28-2005, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 8t

E90 how about some out-door pics.

bt

That's what I was getting ready to ask too!!! Also, how many fingers can you stick between the tire and fender?

pimpbyb1ood · 11-28-2005, 10:38 AM

8t, wat kinda suspension is that on your car?

im confused about sp vs non-sp suspension now...I have seen some cars that show such a big gap with the non-sp like the following car:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=style+162

but it seems as if titanium06's m5 rims look fine...why the inconsistency?...am i just blind? haha

voltron1011 · 11-28-2005, 10:40 AM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the xi's have a slightly higher ride than standard non-sp cars.

ksfrogman · 11-28-2005, 11:01 AM

I like it

paullaj · 11-28-2005, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpbyb1ood

8t, wat kinda suspension is that on your car?

im confused about sp vs non-sp suspension now...I have seen some cars that show such a big gap with the non-sp like the following car:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=style+162

but it seems as if titanium06's m5 rims look fine...why the inconsistency?...am i just blind? haha

I believe the other post has 18" rims; this has 19" rims.

titanium06 · 11-28-2005, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

That's what I was getting ready to ask too!!! Also, how many fingers can you stick between the tire and fender?

2 fingers in the back and and a little less than 3 in the front.

Ok,
The weather has been really shitty here in Louisana, finally cleared up this afternoon and got to take some out-door pics!!!

yu · 11-28-2005, 05:17 PM

No angel eyes?

titanium06 · 11-28-2005, 05:17 PM

more.....

titanium06 · 11-28-2005, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by YuBimmer

No angel eyes?

No. I wish I would have had the time to special order them with car.

yu · 11-28-2005, 05:22 PM

It's still a nice looking car. Love the rims.

voltron1011 · 11-28-2005, 05:40 PM

Man, oh man.... I absolutely love 'em!!! I am in same boat as you (same color car too) where I really didn't want to waste the money on the SP package. But, I didn't like the idea of a 4x4 looking car after I put some nice rims on it. I have to say that I am sold on the rims and the ride height.

pimpbyb1ood · 11-28-2005, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by paullaj

I believe the other post has 18" rims; this has 19" rims.

correct me if im wrong, im still a newbie, but dont 18" and 19" rims have the same tire size? Isn't it just that the rims get bigger (from 18" to 19") and the tire profile decreases, overall not effectively changing the tire size?

so how would 18" vs 19" rims change the gap size if the tire size is the same for both rims? or am i missing something here?

titanium06 · 11-28-2005, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

Those look like heavy wheels... what are the weights?

Here are the weights and offsets for my wheels:
19x8.5 (front) 24 pounds each with 38mm offset
19x9.5 (Rear) 25 pounds each with 20mm offset

I am running Nitto NT-555's.
235/35/R19 - front
265/30/R19 - rear

The tires ride great. They ride as smooth as the 16" RF's that came with my car. They take bumps and small potholes gracefully. This was a big concern of mine. Don't get me wrong, sometimes you can tell that there is not much rubber beneath you but it takes a pretty nasty bump to notice. It also helps to have that wonderful non sports package suspension doing it's job.

dme330i · 11-28-2005, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by titanium06

Here are the weights and offsets for my wheels:
19x8.5 (front) 24 pounds each with 38mm offset
19x9.5 (Rear) 25 pounds each with 20mm offset

Looks even better outside.

Wow, you got 20mm rears! I wonder if they would rub on a SP car or lower.

Any rubbing issues when you have 4 people in the car?

titanium06 · 11-28-2005, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dme330i

Looks even better outside.

Wow, you got 20mm rears! I wonder if they would rub on a SP car or lower.

Any rubbing issues when you have 4 people in the car?

No rubbing yet with 4 people considering the 2 in the back are ages 3 and 7.

I really don't plan on carrying 4 adults. I have a Ford 150 crew cab for that. I purchased this car for the wife's anniversary gift (at least that's what I told her)

8t · 11-28-2005, 09:32 PM

very nice looking M5 rims on the E90, IMHO you may need a drop to complete the looks, i was choosing between the M5 & M6 rims but finally went for the M6 cos it easiler to clean & gives a cleaner look on the E90.

congrats on your new rims.

bt

titanium06 · 11-28-2005, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 8t

very nice looking M5 rims on the E90, i was choosing between the M5 & M6 rims but finally went for the M6 cos it easiler to clean & gives a cleaner look on the E90.

congrats on your new rims.

bt

Thanks 8t,
I totally agree about the cleaning issue. Thank goodness the finish is very slick, it sure helps when cleaning.

I too was juggling which rim to purchase. I wanted the 162's but also wanted something a bit more aggresive looking.

markE90 · 11-29-2005, 07:14 AM

very nice!!!

poldim · 11-30-2005, 01:39 PM

They are sexy....

11-28-2005, 12:06 AM	#24
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pimpbyb1ood New Member 1 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 325 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yay area iTrader: (0)	8t, wat kinda suspension is that on your car? im confused about sp vs non-sp suspension now...I have seen some cars that show such a big gap with the non-sp like the following car: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=style+162 but it seems as if titanium06's m5 rims look fine...why the inconsistency?...am i just blind? haha
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voltron1011 Colonel 119 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the xi's have a slightly higher ride than standard non-sp cars.
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