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hazbmwe34
09-04-2006, 04:37 PM
hi im new to this forum. ive had a 1995 525i se for about a year and want some big wheels. how big can you fit and what size tyres can be fitted. i am willing to modify suspension and arches.
632 Regal
09-04-2006, 05:06 PM
they said 24's wouldnt fit but they lie'n.
Thayne
09-04-2006, 06:46 PM
I am going with a set of 18's myself. They are factory bmw rims and are called M-Parallels.

Here's what they look like.

http://www.djsfansandfreaks.net/albums/Random/M_Parallel_Cropped.sized.jpg
pundit
09-04-2006, 09:49 PM
they said 24's wouldnt fit but they lie'n.
Like I said... "Girlie man!" :D :D :D
Alexlind123
09-04-2006, 10:21 PM
The larger the wheels, the more precise your suspension must be in order for the car to maintain its OEM drivability. Another concern is that large wheels sizes will put more strain on the suspension, causing bushings and such to wear out at a faster rate. Dont forget that larger wheels will also demand more from your engine and brakes because they are usually heavier, even if the outside diameter remains unchanged.
angrypancake
09-04-2006, 11:13 PM
the biggest you can really go is 20" but it looks like **** and will ruin your suspension. realistically speaking, 18" should be your max. 19 can be done, but be prepared for a teeth chattering ride.
Qube
09-04-2006, 11:19 PM
I'm running 235-45/17 and am looking to move to 18s. The 17s are starting to look too small ;)

Please note, be prepared to refurbish all your suspension components and control arms should you decide to do this... else you'll be chasing some 50kph vibration or something. Heh.
angrypancake
09-04-2006, 11:20 PM
and if you go with e39 wheels, you need hubcentric rings.

qube i want your konis :)
wjbell
09-04-2006, 11:27 PM
Just be careful not to go over 35's. You wouldn't want it to look stupid...

http://gallery.slask.no/albums/fun/dubs.jpg
ILoveMPower
09-05-2006, 12:05 AM
Go with 17's or 18's, nothing bigger
angrypancake
09-05-2006, 12:39 AM
Just be careful not to go over 35's. You wouldn't want it to look stupid...

http://gallery.slask.no/albums/fun/dubs.jpg


40" wheels makes me tingle in the pants.
Thayne
09-05-2006, 01:16 AM
Just be careful not to go over 35's. You wouldn't want it to look stupid...

http://gallery.slask.no/albums/fun/dubs.jpg

Holy crap!
angrypancake
09-05-2006, 01:17 AM
i wonderf how much those cost. obvi custom, but still.
Thayne
09-05-2006, 01:46 AM
i wonderf how much those cost. obvi custom, but still.

$15,000 thats my guess.