[diljaey]

I have tried to find people that have dropped their cars with stock 16s and maybe I used the wrong keywords but couldn't really find any info.

I have Type 156 (16x7 ET34 205/55 R16) on my '06 325i (literally base) and looking to get some H&R sports at the minimum and wanting to space the wheels outward. Has anyone done this yet? I may upgrade to 19's in the future but for now looking to gain better handling.

I know that 98% of the people here would probably upgrade their wheels and drop at the same time (esp if they have 16s) :-) But any recommendations on whether this sounds okay and what size spacers I would need in order to have the wheels flush?

Also, if anyone has any pictures with this type of setup, that would also be really helpful.

I have a guy that will replace springs, camber adjust and align for 175 so why not take advantage of the situation

[solacebmw]

you can always get spacers to push the 16" outward. I had 156s and changed them out to 161s and sport springs/shocks. if yo do the springs, make sure you can the shocks (dampers)!

[diljaey]

So what size spacers would I need? My plan is to replace both shocks and springs.

[solacebmw]

sorry, don;t know spacers size you need but imho an lowered car with 55 series tires may look a bit goofy, like an civic lowered on small factory wheels. i would get a least 17" with low profiles. (40-45 series at the minimal)

[BMW F22]

I wouldnt recommend dropping the car because it will make your wheels look even smaller. Also, you'll have a lot less ground clearance. You could run spacers but it would only push your wheels out and not make them any wider. I would just get my hands on a set of 19's (or at least 18's) and then do the drop.

[Fraggy]

Someone on the forum lowered his car on 16s and it didnt look half bad at all. But realistically, Id rather have nicer wheels on stock height then a lowered car on 16s. Either way, you can get one or the other done for about the same price.

[remmib]

16" with 205/55/16 looks really small on the e90, and yes, they will look even smaller when lowered.

[diljaey]

Okay, I figured there was probably a reason I didn't see too many people here opting for that setup. I will be on a lookout for some 19s and lowering gear then. If I am going to spend money on wheels, they will for sure be 19s. Thanks for the tips.

[T-MC-G]

Here is my car on 156s with H&R race springs Big pimpin'

[solacebmw]

actually, not too bad. but almost no ground clearance! you scraping and pimping!

[diljaey]

I would have to agree, that is very low, but thanks for the pic, exactly what I was looking for.