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      10-07-2019, 09:00 PM   #1
tyh77
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Drives: BMW 440i xDrive Gran Coupe
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Seattle, WA

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Options for lowering 440 xDrive Gran Coupe?

Hi all,

I recently acquired a 440 xDrive Gran Coupe. But the wheel gap is really annoying me (I can fit 4 fingers between the tire and the top of the arch)... and it just seems like the wheel is undersized - though it is to spec: 225/45/R18

I'm looking to address this issue in a few ways:
  1. Larger wheels + tires to fill the gap... perhaps 245/40/R19
  2. Lower the vehicle by at least 1", maybe even 1.25"

For method 2 - I've done a bit of research and have heard of the following options
  1. Dinan springs + shockware
  2. AC Schnitzer springs
  3. KW Coilovers
  4. Ohlin Road & Track

I do have to mention that I think my car does have m-adaptive suspension (becomes much stiffer in Sport/Sport+dynamic traction) - although I couldn't confirm that with BMW vin lookup.

I do want that flexibility in changing suspension stiffness - because I do daily drive the vehicle and the car is definitely more comfortable in "Comfort". I was wondering if the coilovers from KW would delete that, and how about the other options (Dinan, AC Schnitzer, etc.)

Thanks in advance!
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