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17’ or 18’ alloys for E39?

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Forum Name: BMW 5 Series
Forum Discription: This forum will deal with any issues on the BMW 5 Series (E12, E28, E34, E39, E60 & E61)
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Printed Date: 22-May-2024 at 10:52


Topic: 17’ or 18’ alloys for E39?
Posted By: Robert Casserly
Subject: 17’ or 18’ alloys for E39?
Date Posted: 07-December-2003 at 04:30
Has anyone had experience with either 17' or 18' alloys fitted to an E39? How was the drive/comfort compared to the 16" originals? I really love the look of the 18", but I'm worried it might be too firm.
               All words of wisdom welcome.........Cheers.


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Posted By: Sohlman
Date Posted: 07-December-2003 at 19:15
We have 17's which came with the car as standard and the ride is faultless. The car has 70k on the clock and M-Tec suspension.

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Posted By: Robert Casserly
Date Posted: 08-December-2003 at 21:07
Originally posted by Sohlman Sohlman wrote:

We have 17's which came with the car as standard and the ride is faultless. The car has 70k on the clock and M-Tec suspension.

Do you think with the 18" 's the ride would suffer a lot?
                                                            

Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 08-December-2003 at 21:30
Originally posted by Robert Casserly Robert Casserly wrote:

Originally posted by Sohlman Sohlman wrote:

We have 17's which came with the car as standard and the ride is faultless. The car has 70k on the clock and M-Tec suspension.

Do you think with the 18" 's the ride would suffer a lot?
                                                            


Go for 19" or 20"


Miles

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Posted By: Sohlman
Date Posted: 09-December-2003 at 00:49
I woundn't go more than 18's. Generally if you stick with the largest size the manufacturer went on the car you should not have any ride and handling problems. These cars were designed to take big rims

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Posted By: Robert Casserly
Date Posted: 10-December-2003 at 04:13
Originally posted by Sohlman Sohlman wrote:

I woundn't go more than 18's. Generally if you stick with the largest size the manufacturer went on the car you should not have any ride and handling problems. These cars were designed to take big rims

Thanks for the advice. I think I'll take the bull by the horns and just go for the 18''s. They look so much better and although tyres are that bit more pricey for 18's, I'm sure it will be worth it for the look and of course better handling. I'm off shopping!!
                                                     Cheers, R.

Posted By: Sohlman
Date Posted: 10-December-2003 at 10:43
Have fun. Don't you just love going out and spending money. Isn't it the best.

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Posted By: Robert Casserly
Date Posted: 11-December-2003 at 03:01
Originally posted by Sohlman Sohlman wrote:

Have fun. Don't you just love going out and spending money. Isn't it the best.

Yes spending the hard earned is great fun, especially when it's spent on the car!! Yet another excuse to celebrate.


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