Guys,

I currently have OEM 16 inch rims on my 2001 525i non sport. I don't know what Style they are.

Well, long story short, I have a dreaded shimmy when driving on the freeway. I changed all the parts that I could..had tires balanced 5 times. In fact, I bought new set of tires because Michelins that I bought were supposely flat spotting....so michelin is taking them back now.

Anyways, when I went to NTB to have my tires balanced after dealer put new tires on, they said I have a bend rim, so now, I am kind of shopping for new rims.

Here is what I would like:

1. It would be nice if I could get staggered set. I think it looks awesome
2. I do not want to drop my car or do any modifications to my suspension.


With that in mind is it possible:

1. To put 18s staggered on my car without doing any modifications to my suspension?
2. Will the tires rub?
3. Since I really do not care that much about the whole racing look.. I just need new rims, but might as well upgrade, would I be better off with getting 17 inch rims? We have a lot of pot holes here.
4. I am willing to go with replicas. What do you guys think about Lakeshore?

Thanks!