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      01-23-2012, 08:40 AM   #37
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Originally Posted by Dackelone View Post
I heard the same thing from the German 1er forum guys. This is why they stay with 17"s - for better acceleration.

Also it's a sure bet that BMW's ActiveE has low (rolling) resistant tires. The so called: "energy" or "Eco" tires. These eco tires can really extend a car's MPG (fuel consumption) by reducing tire drag. For an electric car I think trick tires are in order. I would not be surprised if the alloy wheels are of some exotic ($$$ and light) alloy.
From what I have heard of eco tires, they have terrible dynamic handling capabilities, low limits and generally poor grip. Very curious to see how BMW will addresss this in EV vehicles. I would think BMW of any car maker would find a good balance, especially if marketed as a performance car.
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