Hello....newbie here. I'm fresh from IS300.net. Anyhow...I just picked a 2001 525i with the sport package. Well, my question is about your wheels. I've seen a ton of pics of the E39 with aftermarket wheels but many of them did not say what kind or size of them. I'm looking at 19's but what does the majority of the members have? 18's or 19's? I really don't want to lower the car because I don't want to void my warranty. Is there anyone out there with 18's or 19's without lowering thier car? If so....can I get some pics? Thank You.

personally i think 18's are the best looking for the e39's. not to big where it's filling into the wheel well and rubs. that's my .02c.

Sorry I don't have any better pics, but in my sig I have M5 wheels on my 530iA. I also think that 18's compliment the E39's perfectly.

I would think that an E39 with 18, 19, or 20 inch aftermarket rims and stock suspension may look a little goofy. Just my opinion, though.

I would think that an E39 with 18, 19, or 20 inch aftermarket rims and stock suspension may look a little goofy. Just my opinion, though.


he says he has sport package...which should be pretty low.

16's right now.....18" is probably the biggest I would go though, they seem to look the best on this car.

BTW~ Anyone selling M5 wheels ?

I have 17s and am happy with them, though I do get the occassional "dude, you should get 18s" comment

style 5 17's ftw

I have 17s and am happy with them, though I do get the occassional "dude, you should get 18s" comment

style 5 17's ftw

I love style 5s :cool

My ride originally came with 17" style 5's but I went with the oem 18" m-pars later on. With the factory sport suspension, I'd say it was a match aesthetically. Anything higher than 18" would mean a harsher ride, faster tire wear and more visits to the wheel repair centers. Just my opinion.

I've always been partial to my Style 19's that came with the '97 sport package.

Thanks to all the great responses fellas. Still looking for some good detailed pics. I would like to see what 19's would like on a stock suspenion. I have the sport package and it appears that it sits slightly lower than other 2001 525's.

Im running Staggerd 18's and thats PLENTY big for me. Its on the border of too bumpy. Oh yeah, Bavauto springs & Bilstein sports.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/bekraig/PICT3545.jpg

many of us have 17 or 18s....

I'm running 18x8.5 front and 18x9.5 rears on my 2000 540 sport. I think it looks great without being overkill.

Anyone selling M5 wheels ?

I do Pm for details

BTW im running 19's I think they r perfect.

Thats great everyone but can I get some pics? I've checked out a ton of pictures but many of them doesnt say the wheel size or if they've been lowered. Thank You.

I have 19" M-pars...I"ll try to get some pics up. I think they look great and fill out the wheel well perfectly. The ride is a little harsher due to the lower profile tires, but not bad.

I have 19" M-pars...I"ll try to get some pics up. I think they look great and fill out the wheel well perfectly. The ride is a little harsher due to the lower profile tires, but not bad.


Here are some pics of 18" wheels on my 540 with stock sport suspension.


http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos903/1/99/52/84/88/4/488845299103_0_ALB.jpg

http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos903/1/99/52/74/32/7/732745299103_0_ALB.jpg

Hey DB540, sorry but I cannot see the pics for some reason. Email them to me if you can or maybe repost them. Thank You. SupaFly@clearwire.net

Hey DB540, sorry but I cannot see the pics for some reason. Email them to me if you can or maybe repost them. Thank You. SupaFly@clearwire.net

email sent. I guess I can't link to Kodak Gallery.

-Dustin

Thank you DB540. Looks great. I think you just helped me make up my mind. Thanks again.

Sport suspension with 19's

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a353/brentisdead/2.jpg

upon first reading the title I was going to say "usually? bird-shite."

after more careful scrutiny... the E39 was sold a year ago.

Sport suspension with 19's

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a353/brentisdead/2.jpg

nice wheels

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f288/itzsupastarchris001/bmwe39005.jpg

heres my car on 18's

Here you go. 18's...I know irrelavent, since you have a e39. Pic by Uberm3

http://www.m3pix.com/albums/060104/images/IMG_1413.1.jpg

Here you go. 18's...I know irrelavent, since you have a e39. Pic by Uberm3

http://www.m3pix.com/albums/060104/images/IMG_1413.1.jpg

Where's that taken? Sweet location!

Here you go. 18's...I know irrelavent, since you have a e39. Pic by Uberm3

http://www.m3pix.com/albums/060104/images/IMG_1413.1.jpg


very nice photoshoot

I'm running staggered Style 37's (known as M-Par's)
18x8.5 up front
18x9.5 out back

Suspension = Bilstein Sports (the yellows) with Eibach Pro Springs with Dinan Sways and tower braces. The setup was harsh for the first 2K miles and now is simply firm and stunning in the curves. These cars handle so damn well notwithstanding their mass.

Here you go. 18's...I know irrelavent, since you have a e39. Pic by Uberm3


Holy crap, you got to that location before I had a chance! There are so many nice areas for shoots around the Presidio. It's the Legion of Honor, for those who were wondering.

Picture was taken @ legion of honor in s.f.

I would think that an E39 with 18, 19, or 20 inch aftermarket rims and stock suspension may look a little goofy. Just my opinion, though.

Unless its the sport suspension i will agree with you but with the sport suspension the car sits perfect IMO.


I would say go 19s or 20s since you got a 525 and not worried about losing performance.

20x8.5 front 245/35/20 and 20x10 rear 275/30/20 :alright

I just bought 19 in radenergie wheels 19x10 19x8.5 and i love it on stock height