[mf2kta]

I just bought a 2013 328i. It came with the 20" 361 wheels. It has PZero Run flats and the fronts need to be replaced. I'm thinking of selling them and going with some 19" wheels. Bad decision? I love how the wheels look. The picture attached is not my car, but identical. Is going from 20 to 19" not worth it? The ride is actually really good, but is sometimes a little harsh over some bumps. I think going to a non-runflat should help too. thanks.

[ipilcher]

Between this and the "opinions on ass" thread, this site is getting really ... interesting.

[FFM]

I personally don't like 20's on anything really, for some reason they visually look big on most cars. Ditch em.

[ryanSTL]

20s have to have a perfect suspension stance otherwise they look like you're trying too hard. when done right, they can look great

[retiredmarine]

I have 20's" and the look/size is perfect with the right tires IMHO

[mia335i]

the 20s don't look bad if they were wider. but 19s do ride really nice since you can go with a bit taller tire

[VMRWheels]

Looks good to me! Personally, I've never been a huge fan of 20" wheels (most likely due to the negative connotations of years ago).

That being said, with cars trending towards becoming larger, 20" wheels are very fitting/appropriate on a lot of platforms.

We recently put 20" VMR V702s on a F30, F32, and F82... and it looks AWESOME!

[FFM]

But like mentioned you pretty much need zero wheel gap to not look like a pioneer crossing the Oregon trail.

[Jimminez]

I find my ride quality better with 20" non-RFTs compared to the stock 19" RFTs.

[Philipangoo]

I am interested in getting 20s what sizes are u guys running.

[_bdiddyb_]

Originally Posted by ForceFed Motorsports

But like mentioned you pretty much need zero wheel gap to not look like a pioneer crossing the Oregon trail.

[_bdiddyb_]

Originally Posted by Philipangoo

I am interested in getting 20s what sizes are u guys running.

245/35 front, 275/30 rear. Was rubbing on deep bumps with m-sport suspension until I pulled it out for Bilstein pss10. No more rubbing. Previous poster is right on, large wheel to fender gap makes 20" looks ridiculous.

[JMcQueen]

I keep flip flopping between 19's and 20's. I think for ride and handling 19's with non runflats is the way to go but they look lost in the arches. Maybe spacers with a mild lowering is the way to go with this?

I look at 20's, like Vorsteiners white 435i, and think it looks bang on though. Not sure what other mods their car has.

[USC2000]

Hard to tell from that angle, but for the most part I think 19s are the perfect size.

[G559]

20s are perfect. I can't stand it when people say they are too big, but they have 19s on their car lol. No one can tell the 1" difference just by looking at the wheels. Either size, you'll need proper offsets and a drop to make it look nice.

[MickAv8r]

Originally Posted by G559

No one can tell the 1" difference just by looking at the wheels.

yeah you CAN. The vast majority of the time 20's look clownish on the F3x unless the car is dropped just right and even then its usually borderline. Its just too big for the lines of the car.


That plus the gigantic weight penalty I'm always baffled by the choice.

[Jimminez]

Like mentioned before, 20" wheels really do look best with a mild drop to minimize gap. Tire choice is also key to not look stretched or have a lower overall diameter as it will make the gap look even worse. The right combination can make the car look great. Cars are getting bigger and the lines do lend themselves to larger wheels.

No doubt that 20" wheels are mainly aesthetic and you do need to find lightweight wheel and tire combo to maintain the nimble dynamics.

[andreiwright]

It depends how much space you have left. Is there a lift kit or not id bet safe and go with a 35-38 the look cool and are manageable with a small lift kit or stock.

[Dippydo]

Originally Posted by MickAv8r

yeah you CAN. The vast majority of the time 20's look clownish on the F3x unless the car is dropped just right and even then its usually borderline. Its just too big for the lines of the car.


That plus the gigantic weight penalty I'm always baffled by the choice.

Matter of opinion other than the weight portion. My opinion is as well that you need to close the gap when adding any big wheel even 19s looks awkward to me when there is a large wheel gap. When choosing bigger wheels you have to be smart about it. If you want to spend the cash, you can get 20s that are lighter than the stock 17s. If you go 2-3 lbs over no big deal unless you are tracking your car, which I have yet to see anyone track 20s to begin with. People that buy 20s buy them for looks for the street and if they track then they have a separate set of track wheel/tire combo. Each pound is equal to 8lbs of unsprung weight. If you are talking wheels that weight 30+ pounds then your argument about weight is more valid.


As for the car being too small. I have yet since debadging my car have someone that guessed the car is a 3 series. Most and I mean even other BMW enthusiasts not familiar with the newer bodies think mine is a 5 series. I have to find the picture, but I have mine with a couple buddies who has a e92 and a e46 and the new f30 is a giant compared to them. You never really notice it unless it is side-by-side and it is quite shocking how big the new f30 is compared to even the previous gen body style.

[mf2kta]

Thanks for the input. I'm gonna stay with the 20's. We test drove a sport line with 18" RFT's. The vehicle felt sloppy. Then we drove this car; it's a sport line with the 20's. It felt so much better. It felt tighter and more planted. I traded in an e90 with the 18" sport package. I think the bigger wheels help compensate for the softer suspension that BMW has installed. I honestly love the way the 20's look on my car and they do seem to match the car well.

[James550i6spd]

look up Vitoco. He is riding on 20s with standard M-sport suspension. With a bigger profile, the tire actually fills up the gap pretty well. IMO, the 20s look perfect on his car, with his squsre setup

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=849595

[VELGEN WHEELS]

20's aren't that bad for the F30 it will fit nice with meaty tires if your not going to lower it, however if you plan on lowering the car than run a set of 19s and than you can still use a meaty tire.