Wider wheels at the back... Any advantage
03-21-2008, 01:38 PM
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Hi,
Been looking for wheels for the new BMW 530D. Seen some 135's and 172's (I think these are the UK model numbers) and I noticed that the 172's have wider wheels for the back. Of the other alloys, some have a split configuration and others don't.
I just wanted to know how much of a difference do wider rear wheels make ?
I would like to put alloys on, but I want the ride to be as comfortable as possible (am I dreaming or what).
Your input would be appreciated.
Thanks
Ash.
Been looking for wheels for the new BMW 530D. Seen some 135's and 172's (I think these are the UK model numbers) and I noticed that the 172's have wider wheels for the back. Of the other alloys, some have a split configuration and others don't.
I just wanted to know how much of a difference do wider rear wheels make ?
I would like to put alloys on, but I want the ride to be as comfortable as possible (am I dreaming or what).
Your input would be appreciated.
Thanks
Ash.
03-21-2008, 02:10 PM
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Performance wise - wider wheels on a RWD car give you more grip
Cosmetically - wider wheels give you a meaner "stance"
Cosmetically - wider wheels give you a meaner "stance"
03-21-2008, 02:20 PM
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Would wider wheels make for a more comfortable drive ?
I would be going from 16" Standard tyres to probabely 19" Alloys. I bought the car for comfort, So I would want to retain as much comfort as possible, as I've been told that Alloys with larger wheels make it more uncomfortable.
I would be going from 16" Standard tyres to probabely 19" Alloys. I bought the car for comfort, So I would want to retain as much comfort as possible, as I've been told that Alloys with larger wheels make it more uncomfortable.
03-21-2008, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Ash_786' post='548791' date='Mar 21 2008, 10:20 PM
Would wider wheels make for a more comfortable drive ?
I would be going from 16" Standard tyres to probabely 19" Alloys. I bought the car for comfort, So I would want to retain as much comfort as possible, as I've been told that Alloys with larger wheels make it more uncomfortable.
I would be going from 16" Standard tyres to probabely 19" Alloys. I bought the car for comfort, So I would want to retain as much comfort as possible, as I've been told that Alloys with larger wheels make it more uncomfortable.
03-21-2008, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Ash_786' post='548791' date='Mar 21 2008, 03:20 PM
Would wider wheels make for a more comfortable drive ?
I would be going from 16" Standard tyres to probabely 19" Alloys. I bought the car for comfort, So I would want to retain as much comfort as possible, as I've been told that Alloys with larger wheels make it more uncomfortable.
I would be going from 16" Standard tyres to probabely 19" Alloys. I bought the car for comfort, So I would want to retain as much comfort as possible, as I've been told that Alloys with larger wheels make it more uncomfortable.
I have 17s and will make the move to 18s at some point. The decision between same size and staggered, I have yet to make.
03-21-2008, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ash_786' post='548798' date='Mar 21 2008, 03:36 PM
ok .... 18" are prob going to be better then ..... Now ..... Same size or to stagger ????? Anyone ?
can rotate the tires.
03-21-2008, 02:44 PM
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You would think that having wider wheels at the back would make it more comfortable, but I don't know 
. I definetly like the More sportier look.
But .... with all the miles I do, I need comfort.
. I definetly like the More sportier look.But .... with all the miles I do, I need comfort.
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I can not believe you COULD notice the difference in 'comfort'. All other things being equal between staggered and same size front and rear.
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+1 staggered. a good number of members including myself have also put spacers in the rear to get the more staggered look as well if the offset was still a little high.