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      01-07-2015, 09:13 AM   #1
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Any regrets on running 20" Wheels?

I am ordering a new set of wheels today and i have decide between 19" or 20".

I love the look of 20" but a moderate drop with ACS springs, I am afraid it will be bad setup.

I used to run 20" with ACS springs on my F10 and I was loving it, but this car is very different.
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I am ordering a new set of wheels today and i have decide between 19" or 20".

I love the look of 20" but a moderate drop with ACS springs, I am afraid it will be bad setup.

I used to run 20" with ACS springs on my F10 and I was loving it, but this car is very different.
I am in the same boat. I used to have 20's on my Audi S5 but it wasnt a daily driver like my 428i GC is. I am leaning towards the 19" which I think is bit more practical. One thing to consider is that depending on the wheel design, it can look smaller or bigger than it is. I tend to favor wheels with long spokes and center hub that looks small like the 442 wheel. The long looking spokes makes the wheel look larger.
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      01-07-2015, 11:28 AM   #3
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I have a hard time finding a nice looking wheel in 19" format. The wheel do look good but I am afraid it will not look good once installed.

My current winter setup is a set of M5 replica in 18" and the car doesn't look good at all. I can't imagine a 1" will make a huge difference. I guess it also depends on how aggressive is the offset.

My heart is telling me go 20" but I'm afraid the car will be rattling like crazy with the harsher ride.
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Yeah not a lot of options at 19".
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Been running with the 19" since I got it, but will have 20" in the spring.

Of course, the 19" were 403M on run flats, the new 20" (still haven't decided which one yet) will be on non run flat, which should be an improvement on ride quality.

If you're looking for OE 19", should have a set for sale in spring, wheels only.
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I will not go OEM for the wheels... I want to be a little bit more unique like all my other projects!
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      01-07-2015, 09:44 PM   #7
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You can always do 20"s. I was in the same boat as you as not being sure on 19's or 20's but after pulling the trigger I'm in love with them. They are not heavy and still handle awesome (better without those damn run flats actually). no rattling or rubbing. In on H&R super sports
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i would say 19"~
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