M235 lowered on 19s ?

Conntron · 03-07-2020, 02:07 PM

Hey just wondering if anyone has lowered their M235 with 19 inch rims ? Curious if any issues with rubbing. Also what setup was used and thoughts on it. Thanks guys !

Liandri · 03-09-2020, 03:19 PM

After reading every thread multiple times over the winter....et43 front 8.5" and et50 rear 9.5" are the ideal offsets if running 235/35 and 265/30. You'll see alot of 2ers on et35 and et45 with 225/35 and 255/30 but there isn't much sidewall left on that fitment. Im ordering vmr 710s in et45f and et50r and using a 3mm spacer in the front to get et43. Off the shelf solution.

Edit- doing dinan springs and from my research there won't be any rub. Can't say if that's true with springs that go lower

Conntron · 03-14-2020, 11:39 AM

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MassNerd · 03-15-2020, 07:19 AM

There's nothing special about 19" rims. You reduce the sidewall of the tire and end up with the same overall diameter. Read up on fitments that work with the springs you're planning on and you can easily adjust the tire size between 19" 18" or 17".

morphomeman · 03-16-2020, 09:02 AM

OP: What is your goal in fitting 19" wheels?
Remember that your chances of tire and rim damage increase geometrically with every added inch in wheel size. So if an 18" wheel is twice as likely to incur damage as a 17" wheel, then a 19" wheel is four times as likely.
If you go with 19", you may need to carry two spares!

Conntron · 03-27-2020, 08:47 AM

Already on 19s :/

seansurfn2 · 03-28-2020, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Conntron

Already on 19s :/

i took off 19s and put 18s on with more meat on them. best thing
i ever did.. car handles amazing and i dont feel every single bump on
the road.. just my .02

Conntron · 04-01-2020, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by seansurfn2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conntron

Already on 19s :/

i took off 19s and put 18s on with more meat on them. best thing
i ever did.. car handles amazing and i dont feel every single bump on
the road.. just my .02

Was ride way worst with it lowered and 19s then just 19s ?

Conntron · 02-04-2021, 04:13 PM

Ttt

Pic of my car for attention

makrop · 02-05-2021, 09:23 AM

I have 19s and lowered on Dinan springs and bumpstops. No rubbing or issues whatsoever.

Specs: VMR V805 19x9.5 ET45 255/30/19 / 19x8.5 ET40 225/35/19

An an obligatory picture. I still have not done a proper shoot... depressing.

Edit: totally just realized you already did this and revived the thread to update... whoops. Looks great!

TheSniper · 02-05-2021, 09:04 PM

I having the Dinan springs and 19's and have no rubbing issues at all.

Conntron · 02-06-2021, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by makrop

I have 19s and lowered on Dinan springs and bumpstops. No rubbing or issues whatsoever.

Specs: VMR V805 19x9.5 ET45 255/30/19 / 19x8.5 ET40 225/35/19

An an obligatory picture. I still have not done a proper shoot... depressing.

Edit: totally just realized you already did this and revived the thread to update... whoops. Looks great!

No man I actually haven't lowered just the picture makes it seem lowered I guess! I appreciate the picture. What's your review on them ?

Conntron · 02-06-2021, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSniper

I having the Dinan springs and 19's and have no rubbing issues at all.

Would you recommend them ?

makrop · 02-10-2021, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Conntron

No man I actually haven't lowered just the picture makes it seem lowered I guess! I appreciate the picture. What's your review on them ?

I swear the M240i sits a lot higher than the M235i. Our cars look to be the same ride height and mine is on the springs. That picture was taken about 30 mins after they were installed though. I think they have settled in a bit lower. It made a huge improvement in my mind vs my stock height, but my fender gap was way bigger than what yours looks like.

TheSniper · 02-12-2021, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conntron

Would you recommend them ?

Oh yeah, the car sits and looks so much better.

And the suspension mods have done more for the handling and all that than I could have imagined.

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Liandri Second Lieutenant 132 Rep 237 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Manchester, NH iTrader: (1)	After reading every thread multiple times over the winter....et43 front 8.5" and et50 rear 9.5" are the ideal offsets if running 235/35 and 265/30. You'll see alot of 2ers on et35 and et45 with 225/35 and 255/30 but there isn't much sidewall left on that fitment. Im ordering vmr 710s in et45f and et50r and using a 3mm spacer in the front to get et43. Off the shelf solution. Edit- doing dinan springs and from my research there won't be any rub. Can't say if that's true with springs that go lower
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MassNerd Second Lieutenant 171 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2019 M240i Coupe RWD Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: New England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M240i coup ... [0.00]	There's nothing special about 19" rims. You reduce the sidewall of the tire and end up with the same overall diameter. Read up on fitments that work with the springs you're planning on and you can easily adjust the tire size between 19" 18" or 17".
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morphomeman Major 593 Rep 1,219 Posts Drives: 2015 M235ix Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW X3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M235ix [0.00]	OP: What is your goal in fitting 19" wheels? Remember that your chances of tire and rim damage increase geometrically with every added inch in wheel size. So if an 18" wheel is twice as likely to incur damage as a 17" wheel, then a 19" wheel is four times as likely. If you go with 19", you may need to carry two spares!
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makrop Lieutenant 151 Rep 475 Posts Drives: '18 M240i 6MT MGM/CR Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broken Arrow, OK iTrader: (0)	19" VMR 802 w/ Dinan Springs I have 19s and lowered on Dinan springs and bumpstops. No rubbing or issues whatsoever. Specs: VMR V805 19x9.5 ET45 255/30/19 / 19x8.5 ET40 225/35/19 An an obligatory picture. I still have not done a proper shoot... depressing. Edit: totally just realized you already did this and revived the thread to update... whoops. Looks great! Attached Images __________________ 18' F22 M240i \| 6MT \| MGM/CR 02' E46 325i \| 5MT \| SBM/B (beater - 200k+) 10' E82 135i \| 6MT \| BSM/CR (sold) 03' E46 330ci \| 5MT \| JB/B (sold) Last edited by makrop; 02-05-2021 at 09:28 AM..
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TheSniper Private 26 Rep 74 Posts Drives: M235i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Detroit iTrader: (0)	I having the Dinan springs and 19's and have no rubbing issues at all. __________________ 2016 M235i xDrive Dinan Stage 4 Tune (Big turbo, exhaust, intercooler, etc) Dinan lowering springs, bump stops, front and rear sway bars.
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