The Ultimate in BMW AccessoriesToday, a BMW is one of the most frequently seen cars on the road. A BMW is also one the easiest brand of vehicles to recognize with its legendary kidney front grills. There are past generations that still bear more weight than gold in the eyes of enthusiasts, and also more modern generations that appeal to those is search of refined luxury mixed with a dash of performance. One thing is for sure, both the older and newer generations of BMW have a strange need to be accessorized. Here are some of the most commonly applied BMW accessories.

Wheels & Tires

While there is no official data, the most popular accessory that is applied to BMW are wheel and tire packages. The most fascinating part about this is that all BMW owners have a different idea of what looks best. This provides a wonderful variety of styles, of which all can be admired.

One of the faster growing styles mainly used by the younger generation of BMW owners is “stance.” This is when a wheel wider than can fit on the car is used in conjunction with a smaller tire that has to be stretched across the width of the tire causing the surface area of the tire to be closer to the wheel. By doing this, the wheel can have an extreme amount of negative camber causing a small portion of the tire to come in contact with the pavement.

Suspension

Suspension is another extremely popular accessory when comes to modifying any BMW. Although most BMW came from the factory with a very appealing look, some owners prefer to modify the look to fit their taste. For example, those who like the “stance” style mentioned in the

wheel and tires section generally use a coilover or air-ride suspension so the car can go as low as

possible. Those owners who are more likely to take their BMW to the track enjoy the functionality of a fully-adjustable coilover suspension because it allows them to make slight changes to help performance on the track.

Exhaust

Although wheels, tires, suspension are more commonly a cosmetic modification, they are still a performance modification when all is said and done. However, applying an aftermarket exhaust to a BMW pays dividends when it comes to performance – more so than wheels, tires, and suspension.

The great part about aftermarket BMW exhausts is that there are so many options and sounds available. Shopping around, listening to various examples is music to any BMW owner’s ears. That being said, everybody prefers a different sound. Some like their exhaust loud and raspy, others prefer it deep and strong. Either way, an exhaust is a great addition to a list of BMW accessories.

ConclusionThere are dozens upon dozens of other BMW accessories available on the market. From air intakes to shift knobs, however, wheels and tires, suspension and exhaust are generally the first to be installed once someone acquires a BMW. Is this why so many people love the “Ultimate Driving Machine?”