Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

[monkey79]

Hi everyone - After "borrowing" my father's car for like 15 years I decided to bite the bullet and get the 316i business.

The business edition comes with smaller 16" rims. I'm not too much into performance or sporty looks but 16" looks quite off so I wanted to change these to the 17" ones that come standard with the sports edition but PML quoted me a crazy price (+4k).

Does anyone have any recommendations for a workshop where I can trade in the 16" for standard 17" bmw rims? I am sure there are my bros who trade up to aftermarket wheels the moment they get new cars so the workshops should have supply? How much is it like to be around?

 

[ANDY TAN YJ]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

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[Baby1M]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

Welcome welcome monkey79 :wavey:

 

[seanskye]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

Hello and welcome!

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[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

17" where got diff in looks ? Look around and check out the other rides before deciding.

 

[ktnpl]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

18" will be swee swee but run-flat tyres will not be cheap, $2K+ for parallel import and close to $4k from PML just for 4 tyres

 

[monkey79]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

17" where got diff in looks ? Look around and check out the other rides before deciding.

Looks a bit different. But true, if it is a big top up than no point. Will check out Top93 see what the trade in and top up is like.

16" Business OEM
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17" Sports OEM
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[ac323]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

Hi everyone - After "borrowing" my father's car for like 15 years I decided to bite the bullet and get the 316i business.

The business edition comes with smaller 16" rims. I'm not too much into performance or sporty looks but 16" looks quite off so I wanted to change these to the 17" ones that come standard with the sports edition but PML quoted me a crazy price (+4k).

Does anyone have any recommendations for a workshop where I can trade in the 16" for standard 17" bmw rims? I am sure there are my bros who trade up to aftermarket wheels the moment they get new cars so the workshops should have supply? How much is it like to be around?

Hi Monkey,

welcome onboard...........













cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeers

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

Personally - At least 18" if not leave it .......

Looks a bit different. But true, if it is a big top up than no point. Will check out Top93 see what the trade in and top up is like.

16" Business OEM
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17" Sports OEM
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[C3P0]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

Yeh, no 18" no talk. RBB say one.

 

[skyc]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

Welcome welcome!

You may want to consider 18" with great design (in my opinion)...
http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/bmw-mo...r710-rims-staggered-profile-4-months-old.html

 

[casper77]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

Hi everyone - After "borrowing" my father's car for like 15 years I decided to bite the bullet and get the 316i business.

The business edition comes with smaller 16" rims. I'm not too much into performance or sporty looks but 16" looks quite off so I wanted to change these to the 17" ones that come standard with the sports edition but PML quoted me a crazy price (+4k).

Does anyone have any recommendations for a workshop where I can trade in the 16" for standard 17" bmw rims? I am sure there are my bros who trade up to aftermarket wheels the moment they get new cars so the workshops should have supply? How much is it like to be around?

hi monkey 79, welcum....

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[brosiss]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

Welcome to Sheer Driving Pleasure...

Go for 18" setup, balance of looks and comfort.

 

[ac323]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

Welcome to Sheer Driving Pleasure...

Go for 18" setup, balance of looks and comfort.

staggerred set-up too.............










cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeers

 

[monkey79]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

Thx for the advice everyone

 

[ojsi]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

Have the 316 Business also. Considered 17" tires. But didn't think anyone would really notice them.

Also, handling is good with 16" already. 17" would just increase fuel consumption, road noise and make the ride harsher.

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

Rotational mass is one major factor - if a larger rim has a lower rotational mass compared to a smaller rim then you can get better FC and pickup even though its bigger.

Have the 316 Business also. Considered 17" tires. But didn't think anyone would really notice them.

Also, handling is good with 16" already. 17" would just increase fuel consumption, road noise and make the ride harsher.

 

[ojsi]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

Rotational mass is one major factor - if a larger rim has a lower rotational mass compared to a smaller rim then you can get better FC and pickup even though its bigger.

One way of reducing rotational mass is to switch from RFL to non-RLF.

 

[kenntona]

Re: Hi, Just bought a 316 and thought i should join this forum

16" to 17" will be quite a waste of money.

Go straight to 18"s. non RFT and forged wheels. You might end up with lighter overall setup.

Bear in mind stock wheels + RFT are heavy.