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[DCARTER]

Hey! Im coming from a stanced lexus is300. Im picking up a 2006 325xi next week. (i know its nothing special but getting a good deal)

Already picked up rims for it lol Style 95s. for those who don't know they are 19x9 et24
19x10 et24

Its an xdrive so i know i need to go with OD within 1% for the awd system.

My options are 225/35/19 front and 265/30/19 rear OR 235/35/19 front 275/30/19 rear.

my question is I'm leaning towards the 235 275 set-up cause i want to enjoy the bmw ride quality and not have much stretch. My last car was low with stretch and wasn't too fun to drive at times aha i had 225 on my 9" wheel and it was a minor stretch so i don't mind but still trying to avoid. 275 rear will it fit with 24 offset. I don't mind rolling the fenders a bit. STOCK suspension till I get coils next season.

thanks! =] I'm new to the german fitment so excuse me as i learn

[Momukhamo]

im rocking

19x9.5 265/30/19 rear 19x8.5 235/35/19 front with 10mm spacers rears lowered
didnt have to roll my fenders

welcome to bimmer wolrd and you wont regret it hehe..

[DCARTER]

Originally Posted by Momukhamo

im rocking

19x9.5 265/30/19 rear 19x8.5 235/35/19 front with 10mm spacers rears lowered
didnt have to roll my fenders

welcome to bimmer wolrd and you wont regret it hehe..

lowered on 265 and spacers. 275 shouldn't be much of an issue then just a small roll aha

whats your offsets? Might will be 24 and the rears at 10" rather than your 9.5

thanks! its pretty bad i already bought rims before the car gets here ahahah

[JaysBlueE92]

the rears are risky with 265s. I had them on my style 95 but even with camber and roll i still rubbed (I was dumped on kw v3). Here is some pics with the 225/35 and 255/30 toyos i ended up using. Again, fenders were rolled

[Momukhamo]

Originally Posted by DCARTER

lowered on 265 and spacers. 275 shouldn't be much of an issue then just a small roll aha

whats your offsets? Might will be 24 and the rears at 10" rather than your 9.5

thanks! its pretty bad i already bought rims before the car gets here ahahah

offsets is 35 or 33 not sure i got rid of the boxes haha i dont blame u for buying wheels before u get the car


i remember thinking what rims i should get also when i was just shopping around for my car hehe..


i think some xi owners runs 275 not really sure.. hehe..

if you rub then roll your fender lol

[bmw325i]

IMO 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 is your best bet. It is under 1% difference from front to rear. You'll most likely need to roll your rear fenders especially if you're lowered. It's been done many times before.

[DCARTER]

Originally Posted by JaysBlueE92

the rears are risky with 265s. I had them on my style 95 but even with camber and roll i still rubbed (I was dumped on kw v3). Here is some pics with the 225/35 and 255/30 toyos i ended up using. Again, fenders were rolled

Beautiful car! love these wheels and was surprised to see that they were actually from a 7 series! I will get coils next season after winter, looking into what brands are good. I know KW V1 is popular but not a fan of no dampening. H&R sound good as well.
Had BC on my old and loved them but they rust.

Thanks again. I love 275 but maybe 265 is a better route. I don't mind rolling the rear, I would most likely do it regardless.

[DCARTER]

Originally Posted by bmw325i

IMO 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 is your best bet. It is under 1% difference from front to rear. You'll most likely need to roll your rear fenders especially if you're lowered. It's been done many times before.

Im just trying to avoid 225s. Okay ya it is less that the 1% but i know 275 is even closer almost identical but as long as its within 1 I should be okay right? lol don't want that awe issue.. $$$$$$.

I will roll rears regardless.
Stupid question, this is my first awe car. I can throw spacers on and stagger the offsets as long as the tire diameter is okay correct?

aha feel so new

[DCARTER]

Originally Posted by Momukhamo

offsets is 35 or 33 not sure i got rid of the boxes haha i dont blame u for buying wheels before u get the car


i remember thinking what rims i should get also when i was just shopping around for my car hehe..


i think some xi owners runs 275 not really sure.. hehe..

if you rub then roll your fender lol

aha ill roll regardless but ya I think I've seen 275 done but I want to be able to drive people as well lol

by the way how do i upload pics! i tried to from my phone but doesn't look like I Can at least there.

[Momukhamo]

For iphone you see that clip lol idk what phone u have tho

[DCARTER]

Originally Posted by Momukhamo

For iphone you see that clip lol idk what phone u have tho

iphone 5s. Is that an app?

[Momukhamo]

Originally Posted by DCARTER

iphone 5s. Is that an app?

Yessir bimmerpost app

[DCARTER]

Originally Posted by Momukhamo

Yessir bimmerpost app

Got it! Thanks much easier aha

[DCARTER]

looks like 235/35 265/30 or 275/30... still haven't decided lol I know the 275 is very close in diameter but i see everyone running 265 but mostly cause they don't want to roll the rear and i don't mind it. Also my offsets are loower than lots. 24...

what set-up should I do, just tell me aha stock suspension but will lower next season and don't mind a bit of camber if needed.

[Momukhamo]

Originally Posted by DCARTER

looks like 235/35 265/30 or 275/30... still haven't decided lol I know the 275 is very close in diameter but i see everyone running 265 but mostly cause they don't want to roll the rear and i don't mind it. Also my offsets are loower than lots. 24...

what set-up should I do, just tell me aha stock suspension but will lower next season and don't mind a bit of camber if needed.

NIKE JUST DO IT LOL

but i see/read some people went with 275/30 and it works for them.

[DCARTER]

Originally Posted by Momukhamo

NIKE JUST DO IT LOL

but i see/read some people went with 275/30 and it works for them.

Alright 305s it is!!! Ahaha ya I'm leaning towards the 275 but I know my offset is prtty low.

Side Question:

What's max side spacer the stock studs can hold safely.

[DCARTER]

been doing more research as I plan to order within the next couple days. Whats this I read about Revs Per Mile? People say keep it between 2-3 and most 235/35/19 265/30/19 set-ups seem to be more than that like around 8. Whats the limit? Just want to be safe!

235 275 seems to be the most similar specs wise but nervous about the rear fitment with only a 24 offset! could do 225 upfront but that doesn't protect the rim too much!

thanks in advance why is awe so confusing!

[JaysBlueE92]

i wouldnt worry so much. Like I said I had 225/35 and 255/30 only because i was dumped in the rear. I probably could've gotten away with a 265/30 if i rolled a bit more aggressively. Personally the 225 and 255 isn't that much of a stretch at all.