[ray311208]

 

[ray311208]

k

 

[toosteeley]

Agreed, just raise the rear using the H&R provided link (which is adjustable).

 

[FrankMB]

AEZ Atlanta street legal in Germany

front 8.5x19 ET25 and rear 9.5x19 ET44 with ABE,
front 245/40 R19 98 and rear 255/40 R19 100. Michelin Pilot Sport 4*

 

[atonnu_8424]

Hey Toosteeley, Nice wheels and setup you got there. I'm thinking of getting the same setup but my OEM are the 19" and no flare on the rear. Do you think that 20x9ET15 in the rear would be fine or too aggressive? TIA for any insight.

 

[Cable Guy]

New additions from Edelweiss! Decided to add a little contrast with the Frozen Gold powdercoat. Super happy with how they turned out!

Specs if anyone's interested:

Tire: Michelin PS4S

• Front: 9.5 kg | 9x20 ET27 for 255/35 R20

• Rear: 10.0 kg | 10x20 ET39 for 285/30 R20
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That's honestly one of the best looking i4 I saw. What is the ripped grille you have? Do you have a part number? Was it easy to swap the grille?

 

[11LMBiSTT]

Not the person you asked but I'll give you some insight...

I'm running 20x9 et20 and it works and still has room to go with a lower offset. I'm running 11mm spacers in rear, so effectively running et9 in the rear. I want to add a 5-7mm spacer in front as well. 20x9 et15 would be pretty much perfect without having to run spacers, unless desired. For tires I'm running 255/35 MPS4S all around.

I say you go ahead with those specs, you will be happy if you're looking for proper near flush specs without having to use spacers. If I was to order another set of wheels, I'd go with 20x9 et13-15.

Hey Toosteeley, Nice wheels and setup you got there. I'm thinking of getting the same setup but my OEM are the 19" and no flare on the rear. Do you think that 20x9ET15 in the rear would be fine or too aggressive? TIA for any insight.

 

[generic.user]

That's honestly one of the best looking i4 I saw. What is the ripped grille you have? Do you have a part number? Was it easy to swap the grille?

It's the aftermarket grille most people got from AliExpress: https://www.i4talk.com/threads/aftermarket-aliexpress-grill-and-fitting.12614

 

[sourphish]

Generally, where are you folks taking your new aftermarket wheels to get tires mounted and balanced? Specialty wheel and tuner shops, or the average America's Tire / Discount Tire / Costco types? I'm over in Northern California and just got a new set and don't want to get them damaged during installation. Thanks

 

[rollermonkey]

Last three sets, (across two cars)I had mobile installers come to me. When Tire Rack did it themselves, they even delivered the new tires at the same time. Sadly, they've shrunk their service area twice. The first time my house fell outside. The second time, my work fell out.

 

[jmciver]

My wallet does not like it, but I take it to the dealer. Their mount/balance prices are on the high end (but not always the most expensive), but I know they will be done correctly, and without damage, especially since the wheels and/or tires I get are similar in size/dimensions to the factory wheels/tires they mount. I have been burned enough times going to other ”local” shops - even those recommended by Tire Rack.

 

[Bimmerscrub]

Last three sets, (across two cars)I had mobile installers come to me. When Tire Rack did it themselves, they even delivered the new tires at the same time. Sadly, they've shrunk their service area twice. The first time my house fell outside. The second time, my work fell out.

gave Les Schwab a try. Won't try again

 

[vankis]

Dear all,

I`m new here and want to tell you a bitter-sweet story hoping to get a piece of advice from you. I had the chance to test M50 recently and I`m completely in love with the car! That`s the sweet part. The bitter one... I have an underground garage with steep ramp in front of it. Unfortunately the car I tested is touching slightly with the "belly" regardless of my slow and careful attempt. I want the i4 badly, but I cannot imagine a daily life with this ramp... especially in the winter (I`m living in Europe). Unfortunately I cannot modify the ramp for many reasons so it leaves me with only 2 options-> suspension lift (I was not able to find any lift kit for i4 ). The next option is to use a bit higher sidewall tire. One of the factory specs is 245/45 R18, so if I put 245/50 R18 tire it will give me 1.3cm (0.5 Inch) more ground clearance... I have my concerns if such tires will fit and not touching any suspension components, fenders etc., what would be the impact to the range. I`m talking about standard BMW rims with no spacers. Did anyone of you try similar setup with such diameter of the tire? Any recommendation from you will be appreciated.

Cheers,
Vankis

 

[Peter1987]

Front 9 X 20 - ET35
Rear 10.5 X 20 - ET40

 

[pdk42]

Dear all,

I`m new here and want to tell you a bitter-sweet story hoping to get a piece of advice from you. I had the chance to test M50 recently and I`m completely in love with the car! That`s the sweet part. The bitter one... I have an underground garage with steep ramp in front of it. Unfortunately the car I tested is touching slightly with the "belly" regardless of my slow and careful attempt. I want the i4 badly, but I cannot imagine a daily life with this ramp... especially in the winter (I`m living in Europe). Unfortunately I cannot modify the ramp for many reasons so it leaves me with only 2 options-> suspension lift (I was not able to find any lift kit for i4 ). The next option is to use a bit higher sidewall tire. One of the factory specs is 245/45 R18, so if I put 245/50 R18 tire it will give me 1.3cm (0.5 Inch) more ground clearance... I have my concerns if such tires will fit and not touching any suspension components, fenders etc., what would be the impact to the range. I`m talking about standard BMW rims with no spacers. Did anyone of you try similar setup with such diameter of the tire? Any recommendation from you will be appreciated.

Cheers,
Vankis

I would think the simplest option would be some temporary ramps to make the angle less acute. Just some simple wood structures would probably do.

 

[karlzon]

Ström flowforged wheels
8.5x20 ET25 255/35 +5mm spacers
9.5x20 ET38 265/35 +5mm spacers

 

[toosteeley]

They look great!

What's the load rating?

 

[karlzon]

They look great!

What's the load rating?

Thanks! 690kg

 

[gsbaker]

Dear all,

I`m new here and want to tell you a bitter-sweet story hoping to get a piece of advice from you. I had the chance to test M50 recently and I`m completely in love with the car! That`s the sweet part. The bitter one... I have an underground garage with steep ramp in front of it. Unfortunately the car I tested is touching slightly with the "belly" regardless of my slow and careful attempt. I want the i4 badly, but I cannot imagine a daily life with this ramp... especially in the winter (I`m living in Europe). Unfortunately I cannot modify the ramp for many reasons so it leaves me with only 2 options-> suspension lift (I was not able to find any lift kit for i4 ). The next option is to use a bit higher sidewall tire. One of the factory specs is 245/45 R18, so if I put 245/50 R18 tire it will give me 1.3cm (0.5 Inch) more ground clearance... I have my concerns if such tires will fit and not touching any suspension components, fenders etc., what would be the impact to the range. I`m talking about standard BMW rims with no spacers. Did anyone of you try similar setup with such diameter of the tire? Any recommendation from you will be appreciated.

Cheers,
Vankis

I also have a steep driveway with a hump at the top and can bottom out on it.

Several things help with that.

- I put a little epoxy concrete in the depression where the front wheel goes down when it bottoms

- I approach the top a little diagonally. This means that the front wheels don’t drop down at the same time.

- I go dead slow. Even a little speed will flex the suspension.

putting boards can help if concrete is too much.

I hope you can get this car.

I knew of the problem before I could even test drive with the car. From the clearance dimensions I built a simple frame with a board and two transverse boards nailed on to represent the wheels. The two boards are spaced like the wheels and their length is equal to the 5” clearance in the middle of the car.

I then took this ruler to my driveway and verified that I was 1” short of clearance. After putting some concrete I measured again, put some more and found it to be just clear.

I can still bottom if I go straight and a little faster, so maybe need some more concrete.

 

[makelja]

Thanks! 690kg

That is a bit low. Should be 775kg.