Changing bigger rims , will i get worse gas milage?

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07-11-2008 | 12:39 AM

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i had 17" for my e60,04, now planning upgrade to 18, will i get wrose gas milage?

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07-11-2008 | 12:41 AM

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gas mileage shouldnt change so much.

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07-11-2008 | 12:41 AM

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My Ride: stock non-sport alpine white '04 530i

what kind of rims? afterall weight varies between company and styles, but i dont think 18" will do anything to your car, just make it look nice

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07-11-2008 | 01:17 AM

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change to oem 18, so does it matter really?
because now i got pretty good milage on it

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07-11-2008 | 01:30 AM

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07-11-2008 | 01:49 AM

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My Ride: 525d LCI - xenon, tv function,grey dakota leather,titanium silver,244 radial spokes.

I dont think changing to bigger rims causes as much gas mileage loss as wider tyres do.

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