Springs for 19inch Wheels...HELP!

e90miami · 05-25-2009, 07:38 PM

First of all, I am new to this forum and appreciate everyones time and knowledge with this pressing questions.

I own a 09 BMW 335i and I have finally convinced my fiancee to buy me a set of 19 inch wheels which were delivered for me yesterday. My question before the install is what lowering size springs do I need to eliminate any gap from the fender wheel and tire? I would like for the springs to be installed at the time of installation of rims yet dont know what size to get and was guessing less than an inch to an inch maybe...any good springs out there that wont break the bank would be highly appreciated as well.

Thank in advance for helping me out with this.....

200Duece · 05-25-2009, 07:43 PM

no spring set is gunna break the bank. they are all about 250-300 bucks. careful with the drop. the wheels that you put on might rub like crazy and require fender rolling or you might need to have a different tire combo.

Search around the site and look for what different people are running with what springs

Tee-Dub · 05-25-2009, 07:45 PM

The springs aren't expensive, but the install probably will be. There is nothing that says you have to install the springs with the wheels. I'd run the new wheels and see how you like the look. If it needs a drop (personal choice) go from there. H&R are popular amongst the BMW crowd. Their sport springs are a nice mild drop and the "race" springs are more aggressive.

Kyle_e90 · 05-25-2009, 08:07 PM

How thick is your rims is it 19x8.5(F) 19x9.5(R) or it 19x8.5 all around?

e90miami · 05-25-2009, 08:59 PM

Thanks for the input so far.....the size is 19x8 in front and 9.5 in back.

YvesD · 05-26-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by e90miami

Thanks for the input so far.....the size is 19x8 in front and 9.5 in back.

And crucially, what is the offset ? Thats where you are going to have trouble if any.

Yves

Craig@SupremePower · 05-26-2009, 10:10 AM

H&R sports...

Kyle_e90 · 05-26-2009, 02:27 PM

You can only use the Sport type other than that i don't think it's a good idea.

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e90miami New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 335i sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: miami, florida iTrader: (0)	Springs for 19inch Wheels...HELP! First of all, I am new to this forum and appreciate everyones time and knowledge with this pressing questions. I own a 09 BMW 335i and I have finally convinced my fiancee to buy me a set of 19 inch wheels which were delivered for me yesterday. My question before the install is what lowering size springs do I need to eliminate any gap from the fender wheel and tire? I would like for the springs to be installed at the time of installation of rims yet dont know what size to get and was guessing less than an inch to an inch maybe...any good springs out there that wont break the bank would be highly appreciated as well. Thank in advance for helping me out with this.....
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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	no spring set is gunna break the bank. they are all about 250-300 bucks. careful with the drop. the wheels that you put on might rub like crazy and require fender rolling or you might need to have a different tire combo. Search around the site and look for what different people are running with what springs
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Tee-Dub Captain 38 Rep 753 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (9)	The springs aren't expensive, but the install probably will be. There is nothing that says you have to install the springs with the wheels. I'd run the new wheels and see how you like the look. If it needs a drop (personal choice) go from there. H&R are popular amongst the BMW crowd. Their sport springs are a nice mild drop and the "race" springs are more aggressive.
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e90miami New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 335i sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: miami, florida iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input so far.....the size is 19x8 in front and 9.5 in back.
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