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04-08-2008, 09:10 AM | #1 |
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Switch down to 16" RFT?
These past 2 days, I am using a loaner 323i while my 325i is being serviced. I noticed that the ride is more comfortable; checked and find that it is using Bridgestone Potenza RFT with 16" alloy instead of 17" Continental that I have got on my car.
Just contemplating whether I should switch down from 225/45 R17 to 225/50 R16 or even to 205/55 R16. I am really quite keen to get more comfortable ride even at the expense of some performance/handling. Anyone with spare 16" wheels and/or RFT tyres that they would like to sell off? I might go for it if I can get them at a good price. |
04-08-2008, 10:25 AM | #2 |
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are u looking for a original BMW wheel??? if yes, i've got second hand RFT 205/55 R16 ( i've just used it from BMW RUSHCUTTERS BAY to City )
if u interested in, just PM me. |
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04-08-2008, 07:36 PM | #5 |
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Tintin - I am not sure if I will like the look of 16". I guess it depends on the design.
Yes, I think going with go-flats is an option to get back comfort. But because of no spare wheel well in e9x (hate not being given the option), you have to deal with having mobility kit. |
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04-09-2008, 12:50 AM | #6 | |
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The 16's just look sooo small. Why not go for some 17's or 18's with regular tyres? The run flats to me are a bit of a waste... Get a puncture, and get them replaced, versus getting a puncture in a regular tyre, and having it repaired!
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04-09-2008, 01:41 AM | #7 |
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I have 17's on my e92, RFT's were terrible. Changed to non RFT Yokohama
v103 after spiking one of the RFT's when they were half worn. This meant replacing at least 2 RFT's to keep some balance but better to do all 4. Time to ditch the runflats. The ride, comfort and handling is so much better on the non RFT's. |
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04-09-2008, 07:30 AM | #9 |
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Thanks for the responses guys.
Honestly, I am having second thoughts about going down to 16". They kinda look small for the car. I think I will put this on hold for a while. When it is time to put on some new tyres, I will have to decide go with non-RFT or 16". viruse90, bmwmpower, thanks for your responses. Sorry, it is no go at this time. It is good to know that they are available second hand. |
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What do you guys carry in the boot for emergency puncture? What kit is available? Need a jack? |
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04-09-2008, 10:20 PM | #13 |
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I have the BMW mobility kit which cost about $125 and I'm about to get a jack kit just in case.
Yep .... that much difference. The car would previously crash over potholes and tramline and now dont have such problems. |
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04-10-2008, 06:15 AM | #15 | |
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When I went to have it repaired, they said it was unrepairable even from driving a few hundred meters cos I had shredded the inside wall of the tyre completely out (we have bad roads round here...), so in the future, if i feel it going wobly again, I am just going to call a tow Seeing as a space saver isn't exactly BBK friendly LOL
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Doesn't the vert have a full sized spare? I know my coupe does... i guess, either way it probably wouldn't fit over the brembos..
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But yes regardless, even a regular stock wheel will not fit over the brakes...
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