will sport springs create better steering?

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Jan 4, 2009 | 12:54 PM

waydeki

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i am testing a 530xit with 17's and coming from a 330i with perf pkg. so i'm used to some fairly tactile responses. none of which i am feeling in this wagon. will sport springs and 19" wheels improve the feel and responsiveness?

Jan 4, 2009 | 06:28 PM

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You must be kidding comparing a 3 series coupe to a 5er wagon. Wheels and suspension aren't gonna help

Jan 5, 2009 | 07:51 AM

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I think it's more springs than wheels & tires, but I don't think you'd match a 3-series performance package either way.

Our 535xit hangs on great... but the amount of body roll is a bit surprising to me. I think springs might help that.

I think if you compare the 530 wagon to a Mercedes or Volvo wagon you'll see it is the BMW of wagons... but it is also longer & heavier than your 330 and neither springs nor tires will change that.

Jan 5, 2009 | 07:54 AM

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Though sport springs will IMPROVE your handling, it's unlikely it would make it handle as well as your old 330i pp!