http://s915.photobucket.com/al...5.jpg

http://s915.photobucket.com/al...7.jpg

http://s915.photobucket.com/al...3.jpg

I have the same set up and you obviously do not know what you are talking about. Ive been running the same set up for over 6K miles and in terms of suspension, ITS FLAWLESS. It has actually improved the ride and handling. So i strongly disagree with your point.

And in terms of "pimping your ride".... 20's or 19's DO NOT fill the wheel well of an M. Yesterday I pulled up next to a tiny BMW Z coupe with STOCK 19's on it. The Germans understand what real driving means. They build a better machine than the infiniti for a reason. I dont think id disagree with their engineering of 19"s on a miniature Z coupe.

Not to mention, the BMW M5 which is essentially the same class as our M has a dealer option for 22" rims. Now anything larger than 22's would be pushing it and look bad.

I recently sold a set of 20" rims that were on the M for a little becuase they were horrible in terms of look. You can shove your head in the wheel well.


Modified by ATSELLAB at 8:22 AM 7/8/2009

I now have a better ride when I went from 19's to 22's.

Think about it, you probably rolling on 19's right now, thats the size that the 370z comes with, now compare the size to an M?.

Just like ATSELLAB explained to you, had they been 24's ..... that would be of concern, but 22's nah dawg, they alright !

My opinion on your wheels? Hell who cares???? Enough on that!

Wheels--really to a extreme amount, can totally change the look of a M35. You can easily worsen or improve the looks...especially with the aggregate opinion of this board-which tends to be on the conservative side.

Add to the wheels, type of tires which in themselves have the same control wheels have on looks on things like handling, ride quality, noise and much more. Then add to that a diameter change to both tire and wheel, offsets, and weight, no wonder the conservatives are up in arms.

They (probably the most intelligent amongst us), have very legitimate concerns for us. Are they warranted? Time will tell. In the mean time, just enjoy your 22's while rollin' large and in charge.

If in time your ride quality degrades to the point you can't stand it, just lie like what you did when you said "my ride quality improved going from 19's to 22's".

With the same rolling circumfrence, you have 1.5 inches less tire sidewall (38% less) and a heavier wheel + tire combo. With all other things remaining equal, that statement of "rides Better" makes no sense at all.

This is why true luxury cars like the Lexus LS, which has a larger wheel base by 8 inches, weighs 850 pounds more, way longer in length over M35's have 18 X 7.5 inch wheels with 235/50 tires. That's 4.6 inches of tire sidewall. At 80 G's trust me to sell more cars if that were not so, they would have 22 inch wheels to achieve maximum ride quality.

Enjoy the wheels but lets be reasonable in our defense.

Im also just trying to tell you all that 22's is not toooo large or ghetto like people are tying to make them out to be. Thats why I use the example of BMWs. Its not like im going to take my rims off becuase of someone on a forum...haha

Exactly! Now you got it. You see, there is a optimum wheel to tire sidewall ratio that cancels out road imperfections. German Scientist & physicist alike marvel at how less (sidewall) is more in the case of 22 inch wheel.

Right as we speak, the airlines industry-Boeing in particular, are working on a forged 22 inch wheel for Jumbo jets noting that customers will be over-joyed at the soft landings. In a test conducted on July 4th,2009 some passengers did not realize the plane actually landed until they looked out the window.

They first took notice and discovered this phenomenom while searching the NICO board. Gigatt and Atsellab will be honored and credited for this new technology. J/K

But im sticking to my guns on the look, bigger wheels to fill the wheel well is better. 20's are too small for the car.

I think it also speaks when Ive had over 20 people want to buy my other 22" rim set I was selling from this forum alone. Someone in Florida now owns them.

Furthermore it's a 2 piece forged wheel(7 pounds heavier). With tires(29 pounds) I estimate him at 62 pounds. Bad, but not nearly as bad as it could be with 22's.

He also has the V8, so he's no slouch. Braking...well lets just say make sure he does not tailgate you or your loved ones.

Its about the drivability of the vehicle not about statistics. Im just trying to relay the "ACTUAL" experience for others who may be interested in 22's.

And listening to someone elses "statistics" or opinion on how he may "think" the car would function doesnt do the car or rims justice.

I once again asked my wife how she feels the car functions with the 22's compared to the stock, she once again says she doesnt really notice. Its her everyday car and knows it almost better than I do.

Also adding that much extra unsprung weight is simply counterproductive to everything dynamic that this car is about. How much do they weigh?

But to each their own. These same wheels in 20" would look better.

And like others have said, the car needs suspension mods to lower the ride height.

Quote, originally posted by Boss05 »

22s are the shyt perfect size rim for this car, stop hating haters, bet your cars don't even look as nice as this one, u geeks can continue doing your calculations you'll never no how the ride is unless u get 22s yourself or drive a M with 22s since u don't have 22s in my opinion your guys opinions don't count for shyttt

You sound intelligent.

So why does your opinion count, and others don't? Is it because we don't possess the grammar skills like you?

Quote, originally posted by Boss05 »

LOL relax geekkkkkkkkkk,i got 22's thats why

If being an engineer = being a geek, then I guess I'm part of the geek squad

Those are the other set of 22's I sold you right? . They look nice with that color. How you liking them?

That makes 3 of us so far rockin the 22" Gianelles, I know there are more of you out there.

<center>
<br /><br />
</center>

hey gigatt, i just realized, your car would look 10x better with a body kit! you need a body kit; you need to get rid of the mud flap thingy's, and get an aero kit;
i guarantee it will enhance your ride look and put those 22's to shine!

i dont understand what you mean by this statement. are you just not a fan of 22's? or is there a particular style that you've seen and nothing else comes close to it?

1st off, no one is attacking his ride (re-reading my previous post will reveal that)
2nd, the AERO kit it a must have for any M and i think should come standard on our car (you are lying if you say otherwise)
3rd if you scoll upwards towards post #6 you will see that i already made a previous statement complimenting his choice in wheels.
4th............ahhh who cares,.....i corrected you enough for one evening.....

ooops. sorry. i didnt know who you were talking to. you need to use the quotations more bud