19" vs 20" ... why is most people go with 20" on their M3/M4?

ellipsis212 · 10-06-2019, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

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Originally Posted by oinkoink

Im so torn between 19'' and 20''

19's with meaty semi-slicks look so good, but then again 20's with concave also look great. Investing in some new wheels for next summer but honestly not sure which route to take

Why not go with both

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The F8X looks stunning with a staggered 19" front and 20" rear setup

For whatever reason I strongly prefer the 19/20 combo on the M4 vs the M3. Maybe I'm just used to seeing f/r stagger on Vettes but the low slung line works with that wheel size combo.

shay2nak · 10-23-2019, 07:24 PM

I went down to 19s because...
1) 20s look too big on F80
2) lighter weight
3) cheaper wheels & tires
4) design of wheel looks better in 19 vs 20.

Justin.AutoTalent · 10-24-2019, 12:27 AM

There are pros and cons to 19" versus 20", There are days where I think my current set up look small but then others I'm like wow, this is actually perfect.

I think the consensus is 20" because most people go for a conservative drop which fits the wheel well better while having improved clearance with a drop versus 19". Here are a few examples comparing a 19" to 20" FI-R set up

ryanm3d · 08-10-2021, 09:57 PM

I have on some 255 30 20's and theyre just too much like rubber bands, and I've run over a pot hole or two and cracked the tire. Wanting to move up to 35 aspect vs the 30 aspect I have now. Any suggestions? I feel the 265 30 that someone suggested isn't enough of a sidewall height increase to matter... Thanks!

rcj38 · 08-11-2021, 01:11 PM

19 fronts, 20 rear.

10-23-2019, 07:24 PM	#46
shay2nak smoke if ya got 'em 1070 Rep 2,179 Posts Drives: F80 M3/Lotus Exige/500 Abarth Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calipornia iTrader: (0)	I went down to 19s because... 1) 20s look too big on F80 2) lighter weight 3) cheaper wheels & tires 4) design of wheel looks better in 19 vs 20.
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10-24-2019, 12:27 AM	#47
Justin.AutoTalent Banned 3137 Rep 2,953 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	There are pros and cons to 19" versus 20", There are days where I think my current set up look small but then others I'm like wow, this is actually perfect. I think the consensus is 20" because most people go for a conservative drop which fits the wheel well better while having improved clearance with a drop versus 19". Here are a few examples comparing a 19" to 20" FI-R set up
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08-10-2021, 09:57 PM	#48
ryanm3d Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M4 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Anybody have luck with 255 / 35 / 20's clearing? I have on some 255 30 20's and theyre just too much like rubber bands, and I've run over a pot hole or two and cracked the tire. Wanting to move up to 35 aspect vs the 30 aspect I have now. Any suggestions? I feel the 265 30 that someone suggested isn't enough of a sidewall height increase to matter... Thanks!
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08-11-2021, 01:11 PM	#49
rcj38 New Member 5 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	19 fronts, 20 rear.
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