Wheel size vs ride quality
12-11-2012, 07:23 PM
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Thanks for the replies, after looking at a ton of different wheels I "think" I am going with 18" F10 M5 replica wheels when I am ready because of all the tire choices (something I didnt look into before). I couldn't find a "all season" tire that would work with the 19" wheels, but there are a lot of really nice rated 245/40/18 tires that are all seasonal that work with the 18's.
12-12-2012, 12:57 PM
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Well, there's going to be a big difference in one area that hasn't been mentioned. First, my experience would be that the change in ride harshness switching from 17 to 19 will not bother you at all. The natural increase in stiffness from the shorter sidewalls will be offset a fair bit by getting rid of the run-flats, which ride like stones. Net change, not so much.
Here's the thing you need to weigh into the mix, though - your odds on tire and rim destruction in Michigan are way greater with 19s compared to 17s. It will happen to you, trust me on that - I can nearly give you a guarantee if you drive in Southeast Michigan and the rest of the state isn't much better.
You need some tire between your wheels and the road here. I'd suggest going no more than 18s and upsizing slightly from stock on the tire - and buy the road hazard warranty. Or maybe leave the snows on until July when most of the massive potholes will be patched. Good luck.
Here's the thing you need to weigh into the mix, though - your odds on tire and rim destruction in Michigan are way greater with 19s compared to 17s. It will happen to you, trust me on that - I can nearly give you a guarantee if you drive in Southeast Michigan and the rest of the state isn't much better.
You need some tire between your wheels and the road here. I'd suggest going no more than 18s and upsizing slightly from stock on the tire - and buy the road hazard warranty. Or maybe leave the snows on until July when most of the massive potholes will be patched. Good luck.
12-14-2012, 06:16 AM
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Well, there's going to be a big difference in one area that hasn't been mentioned. First, my experience would be that the change in ride harshness switching from 17 to 19 will not bother you at all. The natural increase in stiffness from the shorter sidewalls will be offset a fair bit by getting rid of the run-flats, which ride like stones. Net change, not so much.
Here's the thing you need to weigh into the mix, though - your odds on tire and rim destruction in Michigan are way greater with 19s compared to 17s. It will happen to you, trust me on that - I can nearly give you a guarantee if you drive in Southeast Michigan and the rest of the state isn't much better.
You need some tire between your wheels and the road here. I'd suggest going no more than 18s and upsizing slightly from stock on the tire - and buy the road hazard warranty. Or maybe leave the snows on until July when most of the massive potholes will be patched. Good luck.
Here's the thing you need to weigh into the mix, though - your odds on tire and rim destruction in Michigan are way greater with 19s compared to 17s. It will happen to you, trust me on that - I can nearly give you a guarantee if you drive in Southeast Michigan and the rest of the state isn't much better.
You need some tire between your wheels and the road here. I'd suggest going no more than 18s and upsizing slightly from stock on the tire - and buy the road hazard warranty. Or maybe leave the snows on until July when most of the massive potholes will be patched. Good luck.
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