If I get 19's do I need to drop the 335i

decaso335 · 05-11-2010, 05:26 PM

Dont really wanna drop the ride since it's a lease, will 19's look good on the ride since I already have the M package sport drop package?

Can anybody post pics of 19's without a drop?

If I need to drop, what and how many inches do I need?

Thanks guys

atwell3993 · 05-11-2010, 05:28 PM

With m-sport, you should be okay. But if you want it to look really good, get some coilovers. Springs alone won't give much drop over m-sport.

Quasimodem · 05-11-2010, 05:30 PM

IMHO it is a vehicle code violation to put 19s on without dropping the car.

Topless 335i · 05-11-2010, 06:10 PM

stock rims + stock drop > aftermarket 19s + stock drop

Joonsup · 05-11-2010, 06:14 PM

e92 a drop is a must if you have 19s. Don't matter if you have msport suspension or not. that's that. e90 you can get away with it

cotmfk · 05-11-2010, 06:59 PM

Look at the pics in my sig for 19s without a drop. Sure, it would look better with a drop, but you are fine without one.

cotmfk · 05-11-2010, 07:02 PM

Verbiage · 05-11-2010, 07:14 PM

19's and no drop will make it look like a Land Cruiser.

bmw3series · 05-11-2010, 07:22 PM

What is a good suspension to go with for the e92 non m3.

jonni44 · 05-11-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by joonsup

e92 a drop is a must if you have 19s. Don't matter if you have msport suspension or not. that's that. e90 you can get away with it

Im gonna have to agree, I promise you every time you look at your e92 with 19s and no drop your gonna wish you dropped it. Coil overs would obviously solve your problem but springs are a lot cheaper (since its a lease) and the eibach pro or street kit will definitely give you a noticeable drop. >300 springs + 300 install and 300 eventual uninstall = >1k and the look you need.

FotiosF90M5 · 05-11-2010, 07:33 PM

I went a long time before lowering my car with the bmw perf. suspension. I was happy with it with 19's. BMW's..especially rwd sport pkg. equipped cars are lower than most to begin with. If you dont want to mess around with it I honestly think you'll be happy with it.

kurizma · 05-12-2010, 02:33 AM

i've been running a couple weeks with 19 bbs lms and they don't look that bad. i thought i'd never put rims on without a drop no matter what size but the lms just look so sexy. i just had to rock em.

can't wait for my suspension to come in to slam my car though.

kurizma · 05-12-2010, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian III

19's and no drop will make it look like a Land Cruiser.

with stock suspension, my rear has less than an inch gap. front had about 2 finger gap.

Verbiage · 05-12-2010, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kurizma

with stock suspension, my rear has less than an inch gap. front had about 2 finger gap.

Yeah. But next to a car with springs on it, the difference is undeniable.

mike3000fl · 05-12-2010, 08:30 AM

you decide (stock to hr sport)

front before.....

front after....

rear before....

rear after.....

SpmnE9zero · 05-12-2010, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike3000fl

you decide (stock to hr sport)

front before.....

front after....

rear before....

rear after.....

And the pics say it all!
No drop = No after market wheels, especially 19's!

SV Concepts III · 05-12-2010, 11:41 AM

It's not ideal but with the M-Sport package it is tolerable. You may want to go with H&R Sports later on to close the gap.

JNMACE · 05-13-2010, 12:49 PM

Some of these cars look absolutely silly slammed to the ground. Sure, your car club buddies might like it but take a good look for yourself and decide if it is necessary. I just put my 19" 230 wheels on yesterday and have done no suspension work. I am completely happy with it.

JDLM · 05-13-2010, 12:56 PM

09 sports suspension

Zero.7 · 05-13-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JNMACE

Some of these cars look absolutely silly slammed to the ground. Sure, your car club buddies might like it but take a good look for yourself and decide if it is necessary. I just put my 19" 230 wheels on yesterday and have done no suspension work. I am completely happy with it.

19s on e92s look great to me, even without a drop....if you go with the recommended tire sizes/profile that BMW uses.

I had the 230s 19 then switched to the performance style 269s 19s. Some will argue that I need a drop, but I really like how my car sits with the Msprt. And, I don't have to start worrying about rubbing issues or worrying about every little bump/steep driveway that I come across.

Zero.7 · 05-13-2010, 03:01 PM

turboawdfanatic · 05-13-2010, 04:03 PM

Stock sports suspension here

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