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      05-01-2019, 01:03 PM   #1
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Help with Lowering springs

Hey guys, i recently got a set of Rotiform rims in 19x8.5 et 35 all around. Looking to go for some lowering springs but i dont want it to be rubbing or anything, which set of springs do you guys recommend for these specs?

Btw car is a 16 m235i xdrive
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      05-02-2019, 12:31 PM   #2
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      05-10-2019, 08:02 PM   #3
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So i think dinan springs is my best bet can i please get some insight from members who have ran similar tires/rim setups and dinan springs?
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      05-20-2019, 07:19 AM   #4
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Hey guys, i recently got a set of Rotiform rims in 19x8.5 et 35 all around. Looking to go for some lowering springs but i dont want it to be rubbing or anything, which set of springs do you guys recommend for these specs?

Btw car is a 16 m235i xdrive
Or you can use Eibach Pro kit, mid lowered, will have more comfort and no- issues for daily driving.
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      05-20-2019, 10:22 PM   #5
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You will want something with the least amount of drop, but with the x-drive your choices are limited. If you dont't rub now with a full load, then you shouldn't rub lowered.
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      06-02-2019, 09:46 PM   #6
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Or you can use Eibach Pro kit, mid lowered, will have more comfort and no- issues for daily driving.
How much does the Pro Kit lowers the car on the rear?
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      06-14-2019, 08:33 AM   #7
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What tires do you run?

I am on dinan springs (1/2" front & 1" rear) with 18x7.5et33 225/40/18 fronts and 18x8et37 245/35/18 rears... Have maybe 5mm or more before i maybe rub in the rear. Fronts i have maybe 8mm left..

OEM wheels with spacers, for now......
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