Effects of rims upsize

[heeheehaahaa79]

Dear Bros,

Wld upgrading of stock 16" rims to 18" have much feel on driving?

1) Less comfort.. Feel more road noise & bumpy
2) Loss of power in acceleration & pick up fr start
3) Loss in FC.. Currently veri happi with my 10km/L on my E90
4) Change in turnin radius.. Have to reorientate parkin feel again

But of cos the immedate return is the chio chio rims which entice many owners to change..

Look forward to advise & feedback fr Bros here !!

Many thanks in advance !

 

[ac323]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

Dear Bros,

Wld upgrading of stock 16" rims to 18" have much feel on driving?

1) Less comfort.. Feel more road noise & bumpy
2) Loss of power in acceleration & pick up fr start
3) Loss in FC.. Currently veri happi with my 10km/L on my E90
4) Change in turnin radius.. Have to reorientate parkin feel again

But of cos the immedate return is the chio chio rims which entice many owners to change..

Look forward to advise & feedback fr Bros here !!

Many thanks in advance !

less comfort: abit.....
loss of power: yes...
loss in FC: depend on the weight of the rims...

chio or not??? must lowered then chio......


cheers

 

[heeheehaahaa79]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

Just changing to stock 189 rims.. Nothing fanciful la.. But very chio for me liao.. Ahhahahaah

Am aware this rims are for 335I so my 320 dunno got enuf power for the size & weight of it..

Just hope I dun regret it later..

 

[ac323]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

Just changing to stock 189 rims.. Nothing fanciful la.. But very chio for me liao.. Ahhahahaah

Am aware this rims are for 335I so my 320 dunno got enuf power for the size & weight of it..

Just hope I dun regret it later..

If you like it just go for it.
We only live once.


MTL
Cheers

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

Wld upgrading of stock 16" rims to 18" have much feel on driving?

1) Less comfort.. Feel more road noise & bumpy

You will get better handling and feedback at the steering.

2) Loss of power in acceleration & pick up fr start

Get lighter rims and tyres to get around this.

3) Loss in FC.. Currently veri happi with my 10km/L on my E90

See response to 2.

4) Change in turnin radius.. Have to reorientate parkin feel again

The overall diameter of the wheel and tyre should not have changed much if the correct tyre profile is used.

 

[heeheehaahaa79]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

Thank for the feedback !!
Will be changin to stock 18" so doubt will be light.. ¡Ut just love the looks of it.
Guess FC will drop but we onli live once right ??!!??

Can't wait for tomorrow !

 

[ac323]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

Thank for the feedback !!
Will be changin to stock 18" so doubt will be light.. ¡Ut just love the looks of it.
Guess FC will drop but we onli live once right ??!!??

Can't wait for tomorrow !

yup......................................................................




MTL
cheers

 

[nobkia]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

Do keep us posted how your new shoes look ya!

 

[dc31]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

Always agree with Bro AC323, We only live once.

 

[ac323]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

Always agree with Bro AC323, We only live once.

All Right.......



MTL
cheers

 

[killerbee]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

The "Up" side of up-sizing your wheels.

1. Better handing and responsive since your shoe base is larger now with more contact / grip to the road.

2. More chance for people to head turn and notice your ride. :laughing:

3 .Higher chance of you to take care of your driving since you wouldn't want your beloved rim to get scratches from the road kerp LOL..

 

[wt_know]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

this is not entirely true because 18" handling (straight or zigzag) & cornering should be better than 19"

1. Better handing and responsive since your shoe base is larger now with more contact / grip to the road.

 

[heeheehaahaa79]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

New 18" rims has fulfilled my asthetic needs.. But do feel that I have to rev more to get the same acceleration than before.
Handling wise dun feel much diff though..
But really love my 189 rims !!

Btw I took up the dealers suggestion & got same tyre profile of 225/40 for all 4 rims as it wld facilitate rotation & economic reasons..

Would there be any long term issues??

 

[benji ben]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

there won't be any long term issue for getting all four of the same tire profile

 

[jseah_70]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

Change from stock to custom.

- Better response, don't ask me how but that's my personal experience.

Maybe nitrogen gas in tires works...Pitstops says one...hehe.

 

[ac323]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

this is not entirely true because 18" handling (straight or zigzag) & cornering should be better than 19"

Plus coilover will be better???? for handling.......




cheers

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

this is not entirely true because 18" handling (straight or zigzag) & cornering should be better than 19"

IMO - 19" has less comfort but better handling - Assuming same OD, the tyre profile is thinner for 19" and so its handling is more direct in feel.......

 

[vjl]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

IMO - 19" has less comfort but better handling - Assuming same OD, the tyre profile is thinner for 19" and so its handling is more direct in feel.......

I second this as well. 19" will give more feedback to the driver but less comfort to 18". Just my 2 cents.

 

[stevenwu]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

New 18" rims has fulfilled my asthetic needs.. But do feel that I have to rev more to get the same acceleration than before.
Handling wise dun feel much diff though..
But really love my 189 rims !!

Btw I took up the dealers suggestion & got same tyre profile of 225/40 for all 4 rims as it wld facilitate rotation & economic reasons..

Would there be any long term issues??

so I believe you didnt get the full 335 setup. For 335, the rear is wider than the front although the are all 18"

 

[pengful]

Re: Effects of rims upsize

so I believe you didnt get the full 335 setup. For 335, the rear is wider than the front although the are all 18"

Yep, the rears should be 255 and not 225.