|
|
|
|
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
12-26-2007, 07:51 PM | #1 |
Brigadier General
829
Rep 4,190
Posts |
Aftermarket wheel guys: What size are you going, 18 or 19?
Still undecided about which wheel to go with for my silver 135i but I have narrowed it down to three:
I'm most likely going 19 but I'm eagerly waiting for a UK'er or tuner to throw some 19's on this car to gauge the overall look. If it looks out of proportion, 18's it is. For those of you going aftermarket, what size are you thinking? |
12-27-2007, 02:05 AM | #4 |
Private
2
Rep 56
Posts |
19's seem like the way to go.
__________________
// Jet Black w/Dakota Gray // Cold // Premium // Sport // Navi // Logic7
// Cobb AP Stage 1 // UUC/Corsa Exhaust // AFE Stage 2 |
Appreciate
0
|
01-07-2008, 02:18 PM | #9 |
drk one
38
Rep 797
Posts
Drives: 2008 135i
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Tampa/Orlando
|
Bottom O.Z.'s in 19's
No question. |
Appreciate
0
|
01-07-2008, 03:00 PM | #11 |
Major
29
Rep 1,340
Posts
Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Finksburg, Maryland
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 1995 Acura Integra SE [0.00]
2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 1999 Toyota 4-Runner [0.00] |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-09-2008, 06:17 AM | #14 |
Lieutenant
12
Rep 403
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-09-2008, 06:43 AM | #15 |
Major
36
Rep 1,329
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-09-2008, 08:08 AM | #16 | |
Private First Class
9
Rep 162
Posts |
Quote:
More specifically reducing or eliminating the staggered widths back to front is one way to reduce or eliminate the understeer dialed in at the factory. Most car manufacturers set their car up to understeer which in their estimation is a safe thing to do. Many may argue that it is not "safer" for a car to understeer (plow) at its limits, which may be true for an experienced driver that is used to their car and skilled at controlling the ass end in a turn, but...It is indeed safer for the average driver for a slight understeer to be present in the car's linear range but not necessarily at it's limit. In other words there are different circumstances that can cause a car to understeer or oversteer (ass steps out) based on at what speed and line is being taken into a corner. Most folks don't track their car so...you do the math. Unless you are an experienced driver and IMO you are also used to rear wheel drive cars with loads of power; its best to make changes to you car's handling very carefully and incrementally. The last thing you need to happen is to be in a emergency situation and have the car rotate unexpectedly! Or even while just driving spiritedly have your rear end step out and then not have the skill set to deal with that. You know what they say "tighten the nut behind the wheel" first, then start messing with your car. I think anyone inexperience with cars should certainly drive this new one and get used to it's handling before making any bold decisions (costly) about eliminating stagger, etc. For you experienced drivers out there, ignore that entire post. It seems like we are getting novice questions so I thought it would be best to put some simplified details out there about the affect of wheel width choices, etc. on your car.
__________________
- Jim new_one "All human interaction is mathematics and politics." |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-09-2008, 01:17 PM | #18 |
Fonzie Up
3
Rep 128
Posts |
I'd probably stick with 18". The 19" tires will cost more and have a rougher ride over bad roads. Also I would worry about the increased chance of damage to the 19" rims because of the reduced sidewall height versus the 18".
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-09-2008, 03:30 PM | #19 | |
Private First Class
3
Rep 119
Posts |
Quote:
Also;
More pics linked in my sig. BTW I love LM's!
__________________
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-10-2008, 03:20 AM | #21 | |
Private First Class
3
Rep 119
Posts |
Quote:
The springs don't make a perceptible difference in the overall package, which I suppose is good as they are not a negative mod. They allow the car to sit at the right height with the larger rims so it doesn't look like an X5. The OE sway bars are way too soft (10mm on 130i I don't know what the 135i will have) and the Hartge 25mm springs allow the car to cormer a lot flatter without making it intrusively stiff, i.e. the wheels still have compliance and remain in contact with the road. Losing the runflat tyres makes a massive contribution, immediately noticeable to myself and passengers. No great surprise when the tyre wall is up to 1/3rd of the thickness. Ride quality is much improved, and is less choppy, so the car doesn't break traction half as much, saving LSD input (and DSC).
__________________
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|