Need advice - 16" to 18" rim
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Cabdriver
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Re: Need advice - 16" to 18" rim
hey josca,
in this set-up your overall weight increase is but 6 kg. It is negligible (not even the weight of a child) for most car. so it will not really affect the performance...let alone significantly. In fact you will get better grip and handling from the increase in tyre width.
maybe if u get forged rims then overall reduction in weight will be more substaintial. some 19" rims weigh about 9kg only. just my 2 cents...
i m looking around for rims too...good luck...
hey josca,
in this set-up your overall weight increase is but 6 kg. It is negligible (not even the weight of a child) for most car. so it will not really affect the performance...let alone significantly. In fact you will get better grip and handling from the increase in tyre width.
maybe if u get forged rims then overall reduction in weight will be more substaintial. some 19" rims weigh about 9kg only. just my 2 cents...
i m looking around for rims too...good luck...
Re: Need advice - 16" to 18" rim
Thks, you are right that light weight forge rim will better esp if you are going for 19".
Add a child's weight in the cabin is insignificant. However, I was told that adding 6 kg unsprung weight to the wheels plus wider tire of the 18" may slow a 320i. That's why I hoping to get feedback/advice from those who drive 320i and have upgraded from 16" to 18"
I really like yr car. Looks cool. Almost wanted to buy a E92 320i from PI, but finally settled for E90 320i highline last week. Collecting my car from PML this week.
Cabdriver;305710 said:
Thks, you are right that light weight forge rim will better esp if you are going for 19".
Add a child's weight in the cabin is insignificant. However, I was told that adding 6 kg unsprung weight to the wheels plus wider tire of the 18" may slow a 320i. That's why I hoping to get feedback/advice from those who drive 320i and have upgraded from 16" to 18"
I really like yr car. Looks cool. Almost wanted to buy a E92 320i from PI, but finally settled for E90 320i highline last week. Collecting my car from PML this week.
Re: Need advice - 16" to 18" rim
Ok guys, I collected my car yesterday and changed from stock 16" to 18" set up today.
I am pleasantly surprised that pick-up is not affected and seems to be slightly better. My car came with Style 155 and 225/50/16 BS 050 RFT.
The ride is also not hard. In fact, my 17" set up in JDM Accord felt harder. I think E90 has much better suspension.
Bottomline is that this car, BMW 320i can handle 18" set up. The car looks nicer or more complete now
Hope this info is useful to those who are thinking of changing the stock set up.
Ok guys, I collected my car yesterday and changed from stock 16" to 18" set up today.
I am pleasantly surprised that pick-up is not affected and seems to be slightly better. My car came with Style 155 and 225/50/16 BS 050 RFT.
The ride is also not hard. In fact, my 17" set up in JDM Accord felt harder. I think E90 has much better suspension.
Bottomline is that this car, BMW 320i can handle 18" set up. The car looks nicer or more complete now
Hope this info is useful to those who are thinking of changing the stock set up.
coolsapphire
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Re: Need advice - 16" to 18" rim
Where did u get your rims? any pics?
Where did u get your rims? any pics?
josca;306792 said:Ok guys, I collected my car yesterday and changed from stock 16" to 18" set up today.
I am pleasantly surprised that pick-up is not affected and seems to be slightly better. My car came with Style 155 and 225/50/16 BS 050 RFT.
The ride is also not hard. In fact, my 17" set up in JDM Accord felt harder. I think E90 has much better suspension.
Bottomline is that this car, BMW 320i can handle 18" set up. The car looks nicer or more complete now
Hope this info is useful to those who are thinking of changing the stock set up.
Re: Need advice - 16" to 18" rim
I am enjoying my ride. Main reason for getting this rim is because I like the design. This is replica BMW M193 rim. I can't tell the difference from the original. This rim is heavy, but original is probably also not light.
Got it from Poh Heng, Jtan. Rim is about 1/3 the cost of original. PM you the full cost + trade-in.
asther04;315932 said:
I am enjoying my ride. Main reason for getting this rim is because I like the design. This is replica BMW M193 rim. I can't tell the difference from the original. This rim is heavy, but original is probably also not light.
Got it from Poh Heng, Jtan. Rim is about 1/3 the cost of original. PM you the full cost + trade-in.
