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11-27-2008, 08:52 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i Silver Grey Metallic, black leather interior, 172 wheels, 35% tint, comfort, cold weather package, logic 7
Can you install 172s on a non-sport package 04 530? I know they fit but you know what I mean - does it change the drive in any way when compared to 172s on a sport suspension 530.
Going from 17s to 19s....I know Im giving up some ride comfort but how noticeable will the difference be - more vibration, bumpy, road noise?
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Going from 17s to 19s....I know Im giving up some ride comfort but how noticeable will the difference be - more vibration, bumpy, road noise?
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11-27-2008, 09:40 PM
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My Ride: 2009 Alpine White e92 M3
I had the 172's in my e60 which has a sport package and the ride quality was great, I kinda miss them when I switched to 20's. I'm not sure how's the ride quality going to be on a non-sport package though. 
11-27-2008, 09:47 PM
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My Ride: Week 17 Build, 2008 E60 535d M Sport - Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Automatic gearbox, Steering Wheel Heating, M Double Spoke 172 19" Mixed Wheels, Auto-Dim+Exterior Mirror, Comfort seats, Front Seat Heating, Aluminium Pentan interior trim,DAB Tuner, TV Function, BMW Individual Audio System 825W !!
If you've been running on RFT's you will not notice any loss in ride quality, it will probably improve...
11-27-2008, 11:12 PM
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My Ride: 530d M Sport. It has Heads Up Display...need I say more...
You are going from 17s to 19s and even on standard suspension (which is quite soft by comparison to the sport suspension), you will still notice quite a difference. It will not absorb bumps quite as well as it does now, but then that might not be a bad thing. You are dropping in tyre size wall which is the thing that cushions most bumps.
Personally, I think even though it will be noticeable, I think the looks alone will far out weigh the ride.
Personally, I think even though it will be noticeable, I think the looks alone will far out weigh the ride.
11-28-2008, 02:38 AM
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My Ride: E60 525d M-Sport Saloon M57N2 3.0d LCI
EXTERIOR: Jet Black, ///M-Aerodynamic Bodystyling, ///M-Rear Spoiler, De-badged, Gradual Tint Windscreen, ///M-Double Spoke 172M 19" Alloy Wheels (with non-run flats & space saver spare wheel) & ///M-Sports Suspension;
INTERIOR: ///M-Steering Wheel, Black Dakota Leather Heated Sports Seats with Electric Lumbar Supports, Brushed Aluminium Interior Trim & Anthracite Headlining.
Originally Posted by RajB' post='733359' date='Nov 28 2008, 08:12 AM
You are going from 17s to 19s and even on standard suspension (which is quite soft by comparison to the sport suspension), you will still notice quite a difference. It will not absorb bumps quite as well as it does now, but then that might not be a bad thing. You are dropping in tyre size wall which is the thing that cushions most bumps.
Personally, I think even though it will be noticeable, I think the looks alone will far out weigh the ride.
Personally, I think even though it will be noticeable, I think the looks alone will far out weigh the ride.
11-28-2008, 08:15 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Hey Thullz,
I got 172's as my summer set and I don't have the sport suspension, either.
Actually the ride comfort (and noice) for 19" non-RF is better than 17" RF's.
The 19" tires are of course very low profile, so look out for pothole.
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I got 172's as my summer set and I don't have the sport suspension, either.
Actually the ride comfort (and noice) for 19" non-RF is better than 17" RF's.
The 19" tires are of course very low profile, so look out for pothole.
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