Wat type of rims
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Re: Wat type of rims
asther04,
you may want to ask for the bmw 3 series accessories catalog from PML.. there's quite a few choices.. alternatively, you may search online for that. there are stores locally that have more rims that you can look and choose.
asther04,
you may want to ask for the bmw 3 series accessories catalog from PML.. there's quite a few choices.. alternatively, you may search online for that. there are stores locally that have more rims that you can look and choose.
asther04
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Re: Wat type of rims
Hi hi,
I have the catalog but i'm clueless as to which one is better so wanted to see if anyone has anythin good to recommend. somethin nice on a 320 but also not too ex. At the same time, will changing the rims cause too much difference in fuel consumption / comfort etc.?
Hi hi,
I have the catalog but i'm clueless as to which one is better so wanted to see if anyone has anythin good to recommend. somethin nice on a 320 but also not too ex. At the same time, will changing the rims cause too much difference in fuel consumption / comfort etc.?
Re: Wat type of rims
under the resources section, there are a few tyre shops, do grab some member to go with you, e.g. como so they can advise you.
fuel consumption and comfort, you will feel slight difference, depending on the type of wheel you get, be it 18, 19, lightweight, forged.. aiya too many to mention, but many other factors come into play, e.g. the distance and type of route you take everyday, whether you lead footed or not...
but prices for rubber tires do increase quite exponentially from 17 to 18, and 18 to 19.
under the resources section, there are a few tyre shops, do grab some member to go with you, e.g. como so they can advise you.
fuel consumption and comfort, you will feel slight difference, depending on the type of wheel you get, be it 18, 19, lightweight, forged.. aiya too many to mention, but many other factors come into play, e.g. the distance and type of route you take everyday, whether you lead footed or not...
but prices for rubber tires do increase quite exponentially from 17 to 18, and 18 to 19.
asther04
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Re: Wat type of rims
Hi nytemare,
Thanks for the info. I was considering 19 but frens advised that it's totally out for a 320 & fuel consumption wil b crazy. So i'm reali confused abt it. I travel quite a long distance from home to town everyday & i drive around quite a bit... So... have to consider all the factors. So many ppl r advising me to change to a 17 or max a 18.
Hi nytemare,
Thanks for the info. I was considering 19 but frens advised that it's totally out for a 320 & fuel consumption wil b crazy. So i'm reali confused abt it. I travel quite a long distance from home to town everyday & i drive around quite a bit... So... have to consider all the factors. So many ppl r advising me to change to a 17 or max a 18.
Re: Wat type of rims
you can ask around la.. i use 19, cuz it fills up the wheel arch nicer than 17 or 18, in my opinion. not saying others with smaller wheels not nice.
oh, another thing you want to consider is if you change, you want staggered setup a not..
staggered meaning rear tyres bigger than front tyres.. also meaning you cannot rotate tyres from front to back... i'm running all round same profile.. acu is running staggered.
1 full tank on spc98 can get me at most economical 600+km.. with 50% city 50% highway i still can reach 550km or so on the one tank...
you can ask around la.. i use 19, cuz it fills up the wheel arch nicer than 17 or 18, in my opinion. not saying others with smaller wheels not nice.
oh, another thing you want to consider is if you change, you want staggered setup a not..
staggered meaning rear tyres bigger than front tyres.. also meaning you cannot rotate tyres from front to back... i'm running all round same profile.. acu is running staggered.
1 full tank on spc98 can get me at most economical 600+km.. with 50% city 50% highway i still can reach 550km or so on the one tank...
SILVER
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Re: Wat type of rims
Dont waste time and money on 17! your stock already 16?.. one up is no difference!! doesnt make any visual difference if you are thinking of looking good. 19s of'cos looks alot nicer as our wheel arches are rather big, so a big wheel fills the arch nicely.
As what nytemare mentioned thats it abt the fuel comsuption. Fuel comsuption from a 16 to 18 maybe slight diff...but if to 19s maybe slightly more. But however it also depends alot on your driving style. If you are heavy footed then of'cos you will burn more.
asther04;315943 said:
Dont waste time and money on 17! your stock already 16?.. one up is no difference!! doesnt make any visual difference if you are thinking of looking good. 19s of'cos looks alot nicer as our wheel arches are rather big, so a big wheel fills the arch nicely.
As what nytemare mentioned thats it abt the fuel comsuption. Fuel comsuption from a 16 to 18 maybe slight diff...but if to 19s maybe slightly more. But however it also depends alot on your driving style. If you are heavy footed then of'cos you will burn more.
asther04
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Re: Wat type of rims
Tat was exactly wat i told my frens. change 16 to 17 mite as well dun change... One of my clients own a tyre shop, was quoted a good price for a 17 but i felt tat it's stupid to change & in fact, i dun even know if the rims r considered good or not.
Nytemare u mentioned ur full tank can bring u to 550km or so? Weird for me... coz i tink it only brings me to 400+ or so. I pump full tank every week & sometimes it doesnt last me a week...
Tat was exactly wat i told my frens. change 16 to 17 mite as well dun change... One of my clients own a tyre shop, was quoted a good price for a 17 but i felt tat it's stupid to change & in fact, i dun even know if the rims r considered good or not.
Nytemare u mentioned ur full tank can bring u to 550km or so? Weird for me... coz i tink it only brings me to 400+ or so. I pump full tank every week & sometimes it doesnt last me a week...
Re: Wat type of rims
you still running in? FC will improve after you run in, if not, you may want to check your engine oil, and also the air pressure in your tires, and also if you're carrying any additional weight in your car, for me, i don't carry anything besides a passenger once in awhile... boot is always empty..
and then, i very slow driver.. and i don't floor my car de... drive left lane.. get scolded for driving slow....
just ask silver.. he always have to wait for me at destination...
you still running in? FC will improve after you run in, if not, you may want to check your engine oil, and also the air pressure in your tires, and also if you're carrying any additional weight in your car, for me, i don't carry anything besides a passenger once in awhile... boot is always empty..
and then, i very slow driver.. and i don't floor my car de... drive left lane.. get scolded for driving slow....
just ask silver.. he always have to wait for me at destination...
asther04
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Re: Wat type of rims
Already hit 6000km already le... I dun carry any additional weit & boot also empty! Hmmm...
Engine oil & air pressure? hmmmmm.... Gotta go learn how to check all these! ha.. told u i'm an idiot when it comes to car............ hahah...
Anywayz, dun believe u r a slow driver. haha..
Already hit 6000km already le... I dun carry any additional weit & boot also empty! Hmmm...
Engine oil & air pressure? hmmmmm.... Gotta go learn how to check all these! ha.. told u i'm an idiot when it comes to car............ hahah...
Anywayz, dun believe u r a slow driver. haha..
Re: Wat type of rims
Go for 19" sure no regret. I changed from 16" to 18" and then to 19" within 1-2 months. In term of look, FC and handling is definitely so much better than the stock 16" or 17".
But you must also prepare to pay more for a set of good tires - handling & comfort (go for CSC-3).
I saw many new rims and bmw pre-owned rims @ Ray S yesterday - great service.....
You can check out Ray S Sports Rim - Raymond 6342 2328 (10 Kaki Bukit Rd #01-41 S 416175)
Go for 19" sure no regret. I changed from 16" to 18" and then to 19" within 1-2 months. In term of look, FC and handling is definitely so much better than the stock 16" or 17".
But you must also prepare to pay more for a set of good tires - handling & comfort (go for CSC-3).
I saw many new rims and bmw pre-owned rims @ Ray S yesterday - great service.....
You can check out Ray S Sports Rim - Raymond 6342 2328 (10 Kaki Bukit Rd #01-41 S 416175)
Herman
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Re: Wat type of rims
Sad.
SOLD to a Z4 already...
Anyways what shawn say is true. U can get bigger rims... provided they are light weight ones.
I was on stock 17".. Went up to 19" Privat. Too heavy. FC like shyt.
So i changed rims to staggered 18" OZ racing ultra-leggera. FC and performance improved.
milk15;316048 said:nYteMarE, everyone knows it....... maybe it helps your FC...
**** Herman... faster sell ur swee swee 19" rims to asther04....
Sad.
SOLD to a Z4 already...
Anyways what shawn say is true. U can get bigger rims... provided they are light weight ones.
I was on stock 17".. Went up to 19" Privat. Too heavy. FC like shyt.
So i changed rims to staggered 18" OZ racing ultra-leggera. FC and performance improved.
