What impact if any will swapping my 17 stock tires for 19 low profiles

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-15-2010, 11:56 AM

Staggered on my 2009 328xi coupe have on performance? Just wondering everyone's take (besides the fact they look REALLY nice

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Thanks!

Lexor1704 · 11-15-2010, 12:18 PM

You should check out the C&D comparo on tire sizes and how they discovered that 19 inch tires actually slowed down the car and made handling worse. Personally I would not go beyond 18". I have the 225/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rear on mine and like it, although I just switched to my winter set of 225/45/17 and it always seems faster because the tires and wheels are lighter

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-15-2010, 12:47 PM

Harder to find a tire machine also more costly to change tires.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-15-2010, 01:53 PM

Ohhh, that sucks. Anyone want a set of gently used BMW wheels (199 spoke 19 low profiles) with run flats?

WingZeroX5 · 11-15-2010, 02:00 PM

let see

1) significant increase in your chances of getting a curb rash
2) significant increase in your chances of getting a flat due to potholes
3) harsher ride

but performance wise:

quicker response from the tires

I'm running 189's and it's great! Just very pothole sensitive. ESPECIALLY in NYC area.

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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1132 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Ohhh, that sucks. Anyone want a set of gently used BMW wheels (199 spoke 19 low profiles) with run flats?
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WingZeroX5 Colonel 781 Rep 2,362 Posts Drives: F80 / F30 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (14)	let see 1) significant increase in your chances of getting a curb rash 2) significant increase in your chances of getting a flat due to potholes 3) harsher ride but performance wise: quicker response from the tires I'm running 189's and it's great! Just very pothole sensitive. ESPECIALLY in NYC area.
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