Can i fit 20s? [Archive] - BimmerNut.com Forums

pundit

05-04-2006, 12:09 AM

I was just wondering if i could fit 20s on my 93 525i?

any response is apreciated.
20"s?!! What's wrong with you?
20"s are for nancie boys. 24"s are where it's at!!
No... 26"s.... NO!!... 28"s.... NOOO!!!... 30"s..... any advance on 30"s....?????!!!!!!... NOOOO!!!!..... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRGHHHH!!!! :D

BigKriss

05-04-2006, 12:17 AM

17"s for sting, 18"s for bling. 20"s are idiots.

Nick.Hay

05-04-2006, 12:34 AM

Would look tough...
I nearly went 20s on mine. Except they were $7000AUD!!!

20s will be too big and a pain in the arse. You'll be forever buckling them (Dont care how good you are at dodging potholes...I fitted 18s and I still managed to buckle them!!) Unless the E34 is a show-goer, and not daily driver of course.

Remember too that 20s will throw the balance of the car out, and believe it or not, the suspension "doesn't like" wheels bigger than 18s. It gets all weirded out...

My .02c worth??

Spend time finding the perfect set of 18s!!. I reckon the HM2 Hamann rims are ****-hot, and look damn sexy on an E34!! They command attention without making the E34 look too blinged-out. Remember, these cars are getting old, and brand-spanking styled rims look out-of-place with the 90's styling.

ThoreauHD

05-04-2006, 12:46 AM

Do they sell 40 inch wagon wheels? They say it'll make the car go faster. A little bumpy but well worth it. Chic's love wagon wheels. Next I'm looking at retrofitting a firehose to the trunk. Never know when a clown might be nearby.

weazman187

05-04-2006, 01:07 AM

thats a pretty sick 535,

i really want some 20 inch 100spoke rims like daytons.

i hope i can work it out.

Nick.Hay

05-04-2006, 01:20 AM

It will look mad as on wires!! ;)

But fu.k it'll cause drivability nightmares.

My suggestion would be go to the tyre shop and see if they'll order just ONE rim in for you to try the fit (remember too that E34s are a weird, unique offset, so they may not actually make them to fit the E34)...

fujioko

05-04-2006, 01:40 AM

Time to un-pimp your ride..... said with a German accent

NH004

05-04-2006, 02:31 AM

I was just wondering if i could fit 20s on my 93 525i?

any response is apreciated.

You can fit 19" wheels no problem.
The ride quality WILL suffer.
the e34 (M5) was offered with 18" rims stock,
so 19" isn`t too big. (although many conservatives here will
disagree)
Make sure your offsets are close to original though.
et20 front et20 rear. Be ready to spend some $$$$
And if you really have to have 20s... GO FOR IT:)

onewhippedpuppy

05-04-2006, 02:58 AM

20s will look retarded, especially Dayton 20". Sell the BMW, buy an '80s Impala or similarly crappy car, pimp to your heart's content. Plus it will ride like crap, and you'll destroy your suspension bushings and ball joints. Some new cars can pull off 20s without looking ghetto, not the E34.

brodee

05-04-2006, 03:11 AM

the e34 (M5) was offered with 18" rims stock
What 18's were offered? I thought they were only 17's.

Gayle

05-04-2006, 03:42 AM

What 18's were offered? I thought they were only 17's.

My m pars are 18s.

winfred

05-04-2006, 04:03 AM

seen 20"s on a 92 525 besides looking like ass it had the death wobble from hell with all of that extra mass, plus it rubbed everywhere including the spring perches which had machined the inner tread blocks off the front tires

Speeder 553

05-04-2006, 04:14 AM

20's are too big for e34's and if you do put them on all the chicks you try to pick up will think you are trying to overcompensate for a small penis. :p

brodee

05-04-2006, 04:24 AM

My m pars are 18s.
But those are from an e38. I guess the later euro m5's did come with some m-pars though.

1995 525i

05-04-2006, 04:27 AM

I was just wondering if i could fit 20s on my 93 525i?

any response is apreciated.

If you are seriously thinking of putting 20's on your E34, sell it now and get yourself a Honda or escalade. 20" rims will ghetto up your car and disgrace the badge it wears. Any larger than 18 is a mistake in my book.

eggdog23

05-04-2006, 04:52 AM

I was just wondering if i could fit 20s on my 93 525i?

any response is apreciated.

Buy this car-they are chrome.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-528i-1997-w-Navigation-20-Inch-Rims-LOADED_W0QQitemZ4636472052QQcategoryZ6008QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Jon K

05-04-2006, 05:45 AM

Delete this thread and member.

Speeder 553

05-04-2006, 05:58 AM

Buy this car-they are chrome.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-528i-1997-w-Navigation-20-Inch-Rims-LOADED_W0QQitemZ4636472052QQcategoryZ6008QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

That car looks sick but I kinda like it. ;)

632 Regal

05-04-2006, 07:23 AM

Here's your 20s (http://www.enlargepenisguide.com/)

20's are too big for e34's and if you do put them on all the chicks you try to pick up will think you are trying to overcompensate for a small penis. :p

joshua43214

05-04-2006, 07:27 AM

Here's your 20s (http://http://www.enlargepenisguide.com/)

HAHA, this page cannot be displayed, I had to cut and paste , then remove the "www" to make it work. Very funny.

Wonder if this guy is still bothering to check for new flames.

ThoreauHD

05-04-2006, 07:59 AM

I got this feeling.. comin over me..
http://www.planearium2.de/downloads/songsus/o-s-210cartman.mp3

DaCan23

05-04-2006, 08:11 AM

Hey instead of going bigger, I was thinking about smaller, I should be able to put some 12" rims on right, stock rotors are 11"? I'm looking for that riding mower look..... I think the correct tire size is 225/75/12...

Figured someone had to post the reverse of this idiot thread LOL

ryan roopnarine

05-04-2006, 08:36 AM

i've always wanted to fit 14s or 13s to my e34 because then i could put on those $17 geo metro 13 inch tires that you hear advertised about on the radio during tire sales. (i'm kidding abou the 13's, i'd like some 14s from an e28 or e30 though, both for cost and fuel economy).

DaCan23

05-04-2006, 09:10 AM

OMG S on P !!!!!! LOL read about that movie few months ago.... I want the S on P T-shirt that shows pic of snake + pic of plane = plane crashing in flames...

i've always wanted to fit 14s or 13s to my e34 because then i could put on those $17 geo metro 13 inch tires that you hear advertised about on the radio during tire sales. (i'm kidding abou the 13's, i'd like some 14s from an e28 or e30 though, both for cost and fuel economy).

DaCan23

05-04-2006, 09:34 AM

http://damnation-inc.com/Snakes-on-a-Plane/preview.gif

DaCan23

05-04-2006, 09:44 AM

http://ly.lygo.com/ly/wired/wired/archive/14.01/images/PL_50_snakes3_f.jpg

ryan roopnarine

05-04-2006, 09:45 AM

http://ly.lygo.com/ly/wired/wired/archive/14.01/images/PL_50_snakes3_f.jpg
yesssss.....

i was having a conversation with somebody the other day about why samuel l jackson never says "god damned" but says "got damned"

trumpetr

05-04-2006, 10:10 AM

yesssss.....

i was having a conversation with somebody the other day about why samuel l jackson never says "god damned" but says "got damned"

Said in SLJ's voice (yelling),,,,,,,,,",,,YES, they deserved to die, and I hope they burn in hell."

To the guy wanting to put 20's on an e34: Sell the car to someone who will care about it, before you F**k it up, pimping it out like a rice rocket, and buy a honda, or a '67 Impala.
But,,if you dont mind chinking your rims everytime you go over a speed bump, and a never ending litany of suspension and steering problems,,and dont mind attracting nothing other than 'ghetto rats', to your ride,,,then by all means,,,put on the 20's. While your at it,,,put hydraulics on all 4 corners,,and bounce the poor e34 all around town. Paint it purple. Get a purple hat with feathers,,,,,then you'll really be stylin.
If you really want to pimp a ride,,,then get a honda,,,and sell the e34,,,you will fit 'in' better.

632 Regal

05-04-2006, 10:22 AM

http://www.fastcoolcars.com/images/pimpedcars1/40inch-chrome-rims.jpg

weazman187

05-04-2006, 11:14 AM

yeah i guess 20's just arent or my e34, i guess ill go 18 or 19 daytons...we'll see how it goes,

thanks to all of you who responded with out being full of **** morons.

brodee

05-04-2006, 11:17 AM

yeah i guess 20's just arent or my e34, i guess ill go 18 or 19 daytons...we'll see how it goes,

thanks to all of you who responded with out being full of **** morons.

You're calling some of us morons and you are still going to put wires on an e34?? That's funny, make sure to post pics. :D

onewhippedpuppy

05-04-2006, 11:23 AM

Daytons on a BMW, now THAT'S funny! Please, please post a pic of the abomination when you're done, it can go in the ghetto fabulous hall of fame.

SharkmanBMW

05-04-2006, 11:24 AM

You're calling some of us morons and you are still going to put wires on an e34?? That's funny, make sure to post pics. :D

totally...

TO THE ORIGINAL POSTER...
go here: http://www.jimmy540i.com/bmwnightmare.htm
to find the correct group for you to join. Jimmy540i.com :p

weazman187

05-04-2006, 11:28 AM

SharkmanBMW

05-04-2006, 11:39 AM

Its just a matter of taste, i happen to really like the look of daytons, and some do not, and certains comments just are not apreciated.

i really like this 7 series on wires...maybe you will too...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/weazman187/4946.jpg

we are just poking you a little... we truly welcome you here to the forum!

But don't expect any of us to like that.

onewhippedpuppy

05-04-2006, 11:55 AM

azale

05-04-2006, 12:01 PM

. . . i'd like some 14s from an e28 or e30 though, both for cost and fuel economy . . .
How much are 20" rims? $400 each? And how much are tires? another $400 if you are lucky. My wife's 'vette has 17" and 18" rims wrapped in Goodyear Eagle F1s costing $300 and $400 each. They look great until I get the bill.

Now, it's obvious that you want to make you car look cool (with the body kit in your other thread and what not). My personal opinion is that body kits and rims look cool . . . but once you go down that road, you may not know when to stop. Case in point:

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http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/Bimmerfest06/moron998Small.jpg

More seriously, you will never win the "coolest car around" award. Someone will *always* have a cooler car (newer, more expensive, whatever). If you must have a car with a body kit and rims, my suggestion would be to wait around until someone is selling one and buy it, because you will never get as much money out of those upgrades as you put in. Let someone else max out his credit and build your dream car. If you insist on upgrading your e34, put the $5000 you save on not buying rims, tires, and the body kit, into engine mods, car care, proper maintenance, interior mods, tinted windows, and cheap tires on 15" rims so you can have a good time driving your car like you stole it.

If you are driving a nice e34, you are going to get all the respect you need pulling up next to a blingy Acura.

SharkmanBMW

05-04-2006, 12:01 PM

Words escape me..........

I think the word you are looking for is: "disgraceful"

joshua43214

05-04-2006, 12:02 PM

Welcome to the forum, stand up for what you think is right.

BTW, I had to cover my young sons eyes on the pic of the 7 with the spokes. usualy its safe to let him watch me here, but sometimes there are inapropraite things posted.

632 Regal

05-04-2006, 12:24 PM

lol

But don't expect any of us to like that.

632 Regal

05-04-2006, 12:26 PM

sometimes?
Welcome to the forum, stand up for what you think is right.

BTW, I had to cover my young sons eyes on the pic of the 7 with the spokes. usualy its safe to let him watch me here, but sometimes there are inapropraite things posted.

winfred

05-04-2006, 04:53 PM

that sorta looks like the 6000sux from the robocop movies :D

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/Bimmerfest06/moron998Small.jpg

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Gayle

05-04-2006, 05:02 PM

Azale --We picked the same worst case abomination from Sharkman's bmw nightmare site. I have posted that same pic before. How funny to see it again. :)

New guy Weazman--I always support people's right to do whatever makes them happy with their car. I am sorry everyone is being so rude to you. I think you are pushing the envelope on mods for this board. We consider a tastefully modified e34 to be almost a religious experience. And there is a dogma here about what is tasteful. If you want to get a flavor of it check out the virtual car show winners (http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=18205&highlight=virtual). There is probably not a lot in common with your taste here, but you are always welcome to ask technical questions. Don't let the razing scare you off.

angrypancake

05-04-2006, 05:11 PM

20" Alpina wheels. not terrible. but not chrome on a 7 series that goes side to side and pancake. heh, pancake

http://i14.ebayimg.com/01/i/06/f6/a0/8d_1.JPG

Gayle

05-04-2006, 05:14 PM

20" Alpina wheels. not terrible. but not chrome on a 7 series that goes side to side and pancake. heh, pancake

Hey pancake. Welcome back. Its been quiet here without your posts. :)

angrypancake

05-04-2006, 05:18 PM

i've been lurking. a lot has been going on lately, i haven't had time or access to a computer. on a good note, the beast isn't totalled.

fujioko

05-04-2006, 05:23 PM

My old Geo Metro FXi had 12 inch dubs with $11.00 sears tires.

Gayle

05-04-2006, 05:28 PM

on a good note, the beast isn't totalled.

Glad to hear it. I had been wondering and probably a lot of other people have too.

onewhippedpuppy

05-04-2006, 05:56 PM

20" Alpina wheels. not terrible. but not chrome on a 7 series that goes side to side and pancake. heh, pancake

http://i14.ebayimg.com/01/i/06/f6/a0/8d_1.JPG

I love Alpina wheels, but those are just too big. They don't fit the E34. The E38, E39, and the newer cars pull off bigger wheels much better.

angrypancake

05-04-2006, 06:16 PM

19" on Dakar Yellow m5
http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/1647/bbs20ch20190mw.jpg

20" on.... something. e34 w/e39 conversion, 20x10" in the rear, and the thing is the car has a twin turbo s38 in it.
http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/2883/img04365lm.jpg

Alexlind123

05-04-2006, 06:21 PM

2nd one is ugly, but the first one actually pulls off those wheels quite nicely.

Traian

05-04-2006, 06:48 PM

What;s up with those lights? has that been photoshopped? The other fellow who is getting his Alpina DOT certified has 18" Alpinas on his M5, and imo the 17s on the actual Alpina look far better. I hope he doesn't find out I've been talking about his car behind his back...

angrypancake

05-04-2006, 09:21 PM

which lights

Incantation

05-04-2006, 09:50 PM

not sure.. 17s look best on the car.. some 18s are ok. the lines just don't suit 20s but if it makes u happy.. go for it. and post some pics after i'd like to see how it looks

NH004

05-05-2006, 01:56 AM

jplacson

05-07-2006, 09:37 AM

This is a funny thread. Hehehehe. That 7er looks really weird with the offset so far out. (I won't comment on the design of the rims since taste is subjective...) Must handle like $#!+

I've seen 20" as well on an E34... doesn't look that impressive anymore since the sidewall of the tire will be sloping inward already right away... looks kinda funny to me.

mattyb

05-08-2006, 02:57 AM

sorry mate, dont u mean proper fkn idiots. this guy should buy a lancer, wrx or some other wanker machine. what he needs to do is buy a set of 20's and then find a car for them .not the other way around. He has obviosly never had to buy a set of tyres before or rebuild a front end.

mattyb

05-08-2006, 03:05 AM

hey sorry weza man. i caught this a bit late. i didnt realise you were so sensative. if u dont like what u hear here then piss off. you're idea is brillaint but just plain stupid for every day use. so its time to grow up. dont be here with 6 posts and insulting members because you have some issues with being not too bright yourself. your a friggin trouble maker and weve had enough of your kind. ED, shut the bastard down now so we dont have to go were we have always gone before with kind of crap.

Nick.Hay

05-08-2006, 03:10 AM

Hey Matty,

Least it wasn't 20in Spinners!! ;)

We should swap his E34 for a VN commodore!!

mattyb

05-08-2006, 03:18 AM

yes. your absolutley correct. i guess it could have been worse, not by much but worse. how are mate ? haven't heard form u in a while. hows it all going? we're having a meet in june, can you get up here? we can arrange a lift form the airport if u can make it and there's room for you here.