impact of 18 inch alloys on 320d suspension?

makkan00 · 01-28-2012, 05:57 AM

Hi,
My friend is planning to replace his 16 inch standard alloys (RFTs) with 18 inch M alloys (without RFTs) on 320d.

I wonder if somebody has tried it before?

My concerns are the impact of low profile wheels on the suspension, shocks and bushes of the car?

Anybody who has done practical and would like to share experience?

Many thanks.

TMP · 01-28-2012, 10:48 AM

It will fcuk the ride up for sure....non RFTs are a help but you will still feel a lot more pot holes etc.

I am sure the suspension etc will be fine, as you can specify 18's as options from the factory.

foxy-stoat · 01-30-2012, 04:28 AM

Went fron 16 inch rft to 19 inch non rft and not a great deal of difference, maybe feel the bumps a bit more but it wouldnt make change the wheels back again.

magic77 · 01-30-2012, 05:09 AM

I went from 17" non RFT to 19" with RFT for a while and it was horrid

18" with non RFT is the route I'm now going for summer wheels and having tried it before its a good compromise between wheel size and ride. Though no chance would I fit RFTs I like my spine - its battered badly enough

Jay-320d · 02-01-2012, 10:45 AM

I went from stock 16" to 19" car drive nice and also looks better, no issue but saying that wheels do need to have the right tyres so that no rubbing occur while gong over bumpy roads

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makkan00 Major General 896 Rep 9,105 Posts Drives: F83 and F36 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Essex iTrader: (56)	impact of 18 inch alloys on 320d suspension? Hi, My friend is planning to replace his 16 inch standard alloys (RFTs) with 18 inch M alloys (without RFTs) on 320d. I wonder if somebody has tried it before? My concerns are the impact of low profile wheels on the suspension, shocks and bushes of the car? Anybody who has done practical and would like to share experience? Many thanks.
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TMP Brigadier General 357 Rep 3,022 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	It will fcuk the ride up for sure....non RFTs are a help but you will still feel a lot more pot holes etc. I am sure the suspension etc will be fine, as you can specify 18's as options from the factory. __________________ M2 Arrived! Family 5er
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foxy-stoat First Lieutenant 13 Rep 346 Posts Drives: 320 E91 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sussex iTrader: (0)	Went fron 16 inch rft to 19 inch non rft and not a great deal of difference, maybe feel the bumps a bit more but it wouldnt make change the wheels back again.
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magic77 Brigadier General 264 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	I went from 17" non RFT to 19" with RFT for a while and it was horrid 18" with non RFT is the route I'm now going for summer wheels and having tried it before its a good compromise between wheel size and ride. Though no chance would I fit RFTs I like my spine - its battered badly enough __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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Jay-320d New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 320d Se Auto Alphine White Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	16" to 19" I went from stock 16" to 19" car drive nice and also looks better, no issue but saying that wheels do need to have the right tyres so that no rubbing occur while gong over bumpy roads
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