BMW 1 Series Coupe Forum / 1 Series Convertible Forum (1M / tii / 135i / 128i / Coupe / Cabrio / Hatchback) (BMW E82 E88 128i 130i 135i) - View Single Post

gromit · 04-27-2008, 12:40 PM

Hi folks

Those of you with 18" wheels on your coupe, how do your find the ride on our rubbish UK roads? I want to order a 123d M-Sport but am not sure about the stock 207M wheels (look a pain to clean) and am thinking of upgrading to the 261M wheels (or the 264M wheels if I could get them on this model). However I live in the country and a lot of mileage will be on country lanes and B-roads albeit for fairly short trips. I've test driven 123d on the stock wheels and ride was fine, firm but not harsh but I'm wondering whether the going to the 18" wheels will give too harsh a ride. From what I've read it seems the coupe ride on 18" RFT is a lot better than the hatchback on 18" RFT. Any comments appreciated.

Thanks

Jon

(NB - same question posted on Babybmw.net)

04-27-2008, 12:40 PM	#1
gromit Enlisted Member 4 Rep 31 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Ride on 18" wheels Hi folks Those of you with 18" wheels on your coupe, how do your find the ride on our rubbish UK roads? I want to order a 123d M-Sport but am not sure about the stock 207M wheels (look a pain to clean) and am thinking of upgrading to the 261M wheels (or the 264M wheels if I could get them on this model). However I live in the country and a lot of mileage will be on country lanes and B-roads albeit for fairly short trips. I've test driven 123d on the stock wheels and ride was fine, firm but not harsh but I'm wondering whether the going to the 18" wheels will give too harsh a ride. From what I've read it seems the coupe ride on 18" RFT is a lot better than the hatchback on 18" RFT. Any comments appreciated. Thanks Jon (NB - same question posted on Babybmw.net)
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote