Wheels

Douggefreshvt · 11-16-2020, 10:26 AM

I'm trying to decide between these two. Going 20" staggered. Current setup is 19" square.

The first one would be 20x8.5 ET20 front and 20x10 ET40 rear - TSW crowthorne 20 spoke

Second is 20x9 ET25 front and 20x10ET50 rear: Mandrus Masche 20 spoke

Struggling to pick one as I like both.

Also, OEM on rear is ET40. Any issues, in anyones view, with going ET50 and adding the extra 10mm? I don't want it hanging way out of the fender.

Qsilver7 · 11-16-2020, 11:32 AM

You can get an idea (with measurements and an illustration) of what your "old" and your "new" wheel/tire combo will be on each axle if you use the calculator at this site: www.willtheyfit.com

Enter the info for the old vs new for each axle and you'll see if there's too much "poke" (toward the fender)...or too much "inset" (toward your suspension).

Lawguy · 11-16-2020, 11:56 AM

I can’t help with dimensions and fit, but as between the two sets, I like the second ones much better.

Douggefreshvt · 11-16-2020, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Qsilver7

You can get an idea (with measurements and an illustration) of what your "old" and your "new" wheel/tire combo will be on each axle if you use the calculator at this site: www.willtheyfit.com

Enter the info for the old vs new for each axle and you'll see if there's too much "poke" (toward the fender)...or too much "inset" (toward your suspension).

Helpful stuff. ET50 will be too close to the suspension so I can't do it. I'm going to see what other sizing options there are.

Markr · 11-16-2020, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lawguy

I can’t help with dimensions and fit, but as between the two sets, I like the second ones much better.

Both sets look nice, but I am with Lawguy with the second set - my OCD has determined that they would be easier to clean due to the wider spoke gap!

Lawguy · 11-16-2020, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Markr

Both sets look nice, but I am with Lawguy with the second set - my OCD has determined that they would be easier to clean due to the wider spoke gap!

Haha.

I think first set look like a 540i or e43, whereas the second look like. 750i or an s63.

Douggefreshvt · 11-16-2020, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Markr

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Originally Posted by Lawguy

I can’t help with dimensions and fit, but as between the two sets, I like the second ones much better.

Both sets look nice, but I am with Lawguy with the second set - my OCD has determined that they would be easier to clean due to the wider spoke gap!

I'm a detailer. They will definitely be getting ceramic coating before mounting.

Markr · 11-17-2020, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Douggefreshvt

I'm a detailer. They will definitely be getting ceramic coating before mounting.

I had mine ceramic coated from new, and it definitely makes the job easier. I use a Valetpro product to clean the wheels - ph neutral, diluted 50:50 with 0ppm water, left to dwell for 5 mins then pressure washed off - zero contact and still as fresh today as the day it arrived! Tyres still need a good clean though!!

Good luck with your choice and pictures are of course mandatory!

Douggefreshvt · 11-19-2020, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Markr

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Originally Posted by Douggefreshvt

I'm a detailer. They will definitely be getting ceramic coating before mounting.

I had mine ceramic coated from new, and it definitely makes the job easier. I use a Valetpro product to clean the wheels - ph neutral, diluted 50:50 with 0ppm water, left to dwell for 5 mins then pressure washed off - zero contact and still as fresh today as the day it arrived! Tyres still need a good clean though!!

Good luck with your choice and pictures are of course mandatory!

I'll definitely post photos. Unfortunately the ones I wanted are out of stock in my size so pictures will be a little ways off.

I am looking at other options too but since they are for summer and I live in New Hampshire I'm not in a huge rush.

Now I find myself thinking about 21" wheels.

Any experience with 20 vs 21 relative to ride quality? I would go with Michelin Pilot or Continental ExtremeContact for tires.

13M5F10 · 11-19-2020, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Douggefreshvt

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Originally Posted by Markr

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Originally Posted by Douggefreshvt

I'm a detailer. They will definitely be getting ceramic coating before mounting.

I had mine ceramic coated from new, and it definitely makes the job easier. I use a Valetpro product to clean the wheels - ph neutral, diluted 50:50 with 0ppm water, left to dwell for 5 mins then pressure washed off - zero contact and still as fresh today as the day it arrived! Tyres still need a good clean though!!

Good luck with your choice and pictures are of course mandatory!

I'll definitely post photos. Unfortunately the ones I wanted are out of stock in my size so pictures will be a little ways off.

I am looking at other options too but since they are for summer and I live in New Hampshire I'm not in a huge rush.

Now I find myself thinking about 21" wheels.

Any experience with 20 vs 21 relative to ride quality? I would go with Michelin Pilot or Continental ExtremeContact for tires.

You'll see a slight change in ride quality. Maybe not by much but it's there due to the lower profile tire. Do some research on the tire options since I know it's limited in 21s.

Wavy · 11-28-2020, 06:57 PM

I like the top ones. Slightly cleaner look.

ApFiore · 11-29-2020, 11:08 AM

I vote number 2. They look more appropriate for a 7. Other ones looks more like 3 series wheels

Invincibear · 12-05-2020, 03:37 PM

#2 looks better on this car imo

11-16-2020, 10:26 AM	#1
Douggefreshvt Private First Class 24 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 750xi Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Atkinson NH iTrader: (0)	Wheels - can't decide I'm trying to decide between these two. Going 20" staggered. Current setup is 19" square. The first one would be 20x8.5 ET20 front and 20x10 ET40 rear - TSW crowthorne 20 spoke Second is 20x9 ET25 front and 20x10ET50 rear: Mandrus Masche 20 spoke Struggling to pick one as I like both. Also, OEM on rear is ET40. Any issues, in anyones view, with going ET50 and adding the extra 10mm? I don't want it hanging way out of the fender. Attached Images
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Lawguy Lieutenant 311 Rep 401 Posts Drives: 2023 Tesla Model S Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Louisville iTrader: (0)	I can’t help with dimensions and fit, but as between the two sets, I like the second ones much better.
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Wavy Captain 1176 Rep 842 Posts Drives: B8 Join Date: May 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I like the top ones. Slightly cleaner look. __________________ '23 B8, '84 Monte Carlo SS, '23 Escalade, '21 S 580, '20 AMG GT 53 , '18 LS 500, '18 X6, '16 Corvette, '12 750Li, '14 GS 350, '13 ES 350, '10 Maxima, '09 Challenger
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ApFiore Private First Class 28 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2013 F01 Msport Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Las vegas iTrader: (0)	I vote number 2. They look more appropriate for a 7. Other ones looks more like 3 series wheels
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Invincibear New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 09 BMW 750Li Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	#2 looks better on this car imo
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