Need help with staggered setup

Locke · 02-19-2023, 01:43 AM

I have a 2007 335i believe its a sports pack as well. Bought it a bit over a year ago and saw its a staggered setup. This is my first time buying new rims and tires for it and never had a staggered setup till I got this car. I just recently learned about all this stuff so I dont wanna mess up. I was wondering if these would fit my car.

20x8 +20 | 245/35R20 [Front]
20x8 +35 | 275/30R20 [Rear]

If anyone can think of a better setup or know if this is fine as a first setup Id appreciate it.

NorthernDancer · 02-19-2023, 12:34 PM

Well as someone who has been around BMW's for 19 years now, I can say 20 inchers are a huge mistake. You'll be bending wheels, blowing out tires. Yes, they look "cool" to some but stupid to others.
Best to stick with 18's.

NikMN · 02-19-2023, 04:46 PM

22s would be sick

tcphoto · 02-19-2023, 07:07 PM

I think that 20” wheels on a 3Series is a mistake, especially a sixteen year old car with questionable suspension components. The springs, struts, shocks and bushings will certainly degrade quicker with larger wheels. Besides, I cannot image the tires required to fit under the car, it would give “stretched” a new meaning.

whyzee125 · 03-01-2023, 12:42 PM

Those will probably fit but will be tight. Agreed with what the others said though, stick with 19 at the most. Apex has a great guide on wheel fitments and offsets for these cars.

lookalikehuuh · 03-29-2023, 06:56 PM

Agreed with others 20" wheels on an E90 is a HUGE MISTAKE. I have HRE 19s and even that size makes the ride pretty rough.

also, please don't tell me they are chrome 20s.

02-19-2023, 01:43 AM	#1
Locke Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	Need help with staggered setup I have a 2007 335i believe its a sports pack as well. Bought it a bit over a year ago and saw its a staggered setup. This is my first time buying new rims and tires for it and never had a staggered setup till I got this car. I just recently learned about all this stuff so I dont wanna mess up. I was wondering if these would fit my car. 20x8 +20 \| 245/35R20 [Front] 20x8 +35 \| 275/30R20 [Rear] If anyone can think of a better setup or know if this is fine as a first setup Id appreciate it.
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NorthernDancer Colonel 891 Rep 2,313 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	Well as someone who has been around BMW's for 19 years now, I can say 20 inchers are a huge mistake. You'll be bending wheels, blowing out tires. Yes, they look "cool" to some but stupid to others. Best to stick with 18's.
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NikMN Second Lieutenant 1693 Rep 273 Posts Drives: BMW 550i Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 550i [9.25]	22s would be sick
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tcphoto Brigadier General 4216 Rep 3,257 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	I think that 20” wheels on a 3Series is a mistake, especially a sixteen year old car with questionable suspension components. The springs, struts, shocks and bushings will certainly degrade quicker with larger wheels. Besides, I cannot image the tires required to fit under the car, it would give “stretched” a new meaning. __________________
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whyzee125 Brigadier General 2003 Rep 4,030 Posts Drives: Dinan stage 2 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga Tn iTrader: (0)	Those will probably fit but will be tight. Agreed with what the others said though, stick with 19 at the most. Apex has a great guide on wheel fitments and offsets for these cars.
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lookalikehuuh Lieutenant Colonel 1023 Rep 1,533 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Agreed with others 20" wheels on an E90 is a HUGE MISTAKE. I have HRE 19s and even that size makes the ride pretty rough. also, please don't tell me they are chrome 20s.
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