Recommendation for aftermarket parts

[r2ditoo]

Need to change worn out tires and thinking to replace rims at the same time. Any good recommendation for good priced 20inch rims and tires? Do not want low profile tires if possible.

Was at Euro Auto and was recommended not to change to 20inch as that will add strain to the ball bearings and will wear out fast er than usual. Anyone has so I lar experience?

Also thinking to change the rear black plastic bumper to something more contemporary. Any recommendation?

 

[seanskye]

Recommendation for aftermarket parts

I don't think it is possible not to have low profile tyres if you go 20". There is a limit you can upsize unless you are driving an SUV, and even then...

Anyway, you can try our tyre site sponsors. For me, I had good experience at Top93... link here

http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/top93-sports-rim-tyre/65656-thanks.html

 

[r2ditoo]

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Thanks seanskye I will check it out

 

[seanskye]

Recommendation for aftermarket parts

No worries. Not so sure about the ball bearings, but so long as the rotating mass of the wheel does not vary greatly, I don't suppose anything should be adversely affected. Usually rims are heavier than tyres so when you upgrade your rims, say from 16" to 20", there is a large increase in rotating mass due to more metal in place of rubber. Of course, it depends on the design of the rims and the actual material. You might actually reduce the rotating mass if you choose a good lightweight forged rim (or magnesium if you are crazy enough) but the costs will be crazy too.

 

[Mockngbrd]

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strain to ball bearings? ok

 

[kenntona]

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Was at Euro Auto and was recommended not to change to 20inch as that will add strain to the ball bearings and will wear out fast er than usual.

??? ....................

 

[seanskye]

Recommendation for aftermarket parts

strain to ball bearings? ok

Maybe solid steel rims or those like Flintstone type? Everything also chui.

*runs awayyyyyyyy

 

[MW]

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Not ball bearings lah...

I think they meant WHEEL bearings strain if u increase size above recommended sizes...like u larp 22" on an E46 and see..

 

[seanskye]

Recommendation for aftermarket parts

Not ball bearings lah...

I think they meant WHEEL bearings strain if u increase size above recommended sizes...like u larp 22" on an E46 and see..

Grammar police! I like...

 

[r2ditoo]

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Hahaha bearings bearings piah seh

 

[Mockngbrd]

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Not ball bearings lah...

I think they meant WHEEL bearings strain if u increase size above recommended sizes...like u larp 22" on an E46 and see..

 

[seanskye]

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Hahaha bearings bearings piah seh

Almost forgot. Recommend u bring your ride to c3po's workshop..........

 

[r2ditoo]

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And that is? He owns a workshop?

 

[r2ditoo]

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Hahaha that red car can only go straight. Cannot turn ah.. Such big wheels..

 

[seanskye]

Recommendation for aftermarket parts

And that is? He owns a workshop?

We told u before mah.... our sart sart site sponsor workshop. Consperm he won't say your balls will chui because of 20 inches.

http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1045204

 

[r2ditoo]

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I thought you guys were referring to the workshop that he goes to.... Aiyah... I should have gone play light saber with him... Me sotong lar

 

[seanskye]

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I thought you guys were referring to the workshop that he goes to....

Yes he does....