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Old May 31, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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Whats the sensus on the difference between ride quality on 18" against 19" M Sport wheels, with NON R/Fs - Is it noticeable or negligable??

I might change from 19s to 18s if the ride quality would be much better.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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Some have said on this forum that no-RF 19" is about the same as 18" RF's.

Personally I have hard to believe that the change is that big.
40 - 30 profile tyres are too hard for comfy driving anyway.

For real comfort one have to go down to 17" 225/50,
which is the standard size for the 550i in EU.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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I have 19s on mine, and had a loan 530d with 18s and i noticed no significant improvement in ride quality.

Looking for 20's now.
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 05:07 AM
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I noticed a NOTICABLE difference. Granted, I put on inexpensive General tires, but I am very happy with the ride. At first it takes some getting used, especially the feel in the corners. But I would never go back! Riding on non runflat 19s is how the car should handle - sporty, but refined. The stock setup was harsh. And I am in pothole/train track ridden/cracked road Boston. It was night and day for me.
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