Rim size question

[TripleM]

galant1688,

Any one here can share and recommend which rim size (17" or 18") should I go for and the pros + cons?

A ride on 17in is clearly more comfortable and acceleration is surely faster too. Also the rims and tyres are cheaper. Fuel consumption is probably a tad lower...
In the look department however, it's not as good looking as the 18in and believe me, u will one day regret one...as I think 18in is more likelty to be a better compromise overall..Also IMO, I find bigger wheels will give you better road feel and sharper steering feedback.

Having said that, go for a lighter rims if u choose 18in..No need to be forged as they are very expensive but if I were u, I would go BBS rims for such upgrade...

Bearing in mind also that there are tyres made for greater level of comfort at the same time not compromising on handling and performance. There are also quieter ones...all sorts of traits u can look out for..
Brands such as Pirelli, Michelin, Bridgestone, Yokohama, Continental spring to mind but let me warn u, the prices of the european tyres are pretty high due to the recent strong appreciation in the euro.
And of course, within each brand, there are different kinds of tyres (ultra high performance type, low noise type, high comfort type etc )

Any more question, dont hesitate to ask

Cheers

 

[MRacer77]

Well said resident guru on rims and tires! IMHO, the e46 looks very good on 18s. Anything else looks a little lacking.

 

[TripleM]

Well said resident guru on rims and tires! IMHO, the e46 looks very good on 18s. Anything else looks a little lacking.

No lah Pak..
Just passing on info saja...

 

[yendor]

IMO, one of the "smaller rim" visual cues can be overcomed with rim design. Spokes that run to the very edge of the rim bead tend to make the wheels look larger. If you are keen on a compromise then look out for these types.....

Happy hunting

 

[galant1688]

Thanks for all your feedback.

Have changed to AC4 17" rim instead.

 

[Teckie]

wow that was fast. where did you get it and how much?

 

[shaaz]

I think 18" are nice too!.. Currently have the 17" rims frm PML... trust me.. I'm changing to BBS LM's 18 by 8 front and 18 by 9 rear.. should look good. BBS are good for rims!... but if im not wrong, they are quite heavy ya?...

 

[TripleM]

I think 18" are nice too!.. Currently have the 17" rims frm PML... trust me.. I'm changing to BBS LM's 18 by 8 front and 18 by 9 rear.. should look good. BBS are good for rims!... but if im not wrong, they are quite heavy ya?...

They are real good in RIMS, damn good...
And generally not that heavy IMO...

I dont think LM comes in 9J....
AFAIK 18*8 , 18*8.5 and 18*9.5
weights are 21.6 vs 22.4 vs 23.8 pounds respectively

Gd choice..I hv seen a couple of 3series running ard on BBS LM

 

[shaaz]

Looks good huh???.. yea.. thanks man.. but good things dun come cheap too.. .

 

[mingboy]

Looks good huh???.. yea.. thanks man.. but good things dun come cheap too.. .

Hi bro,

I have AC Type IIIs 18 inches and am looking for rubbers to fit them. Have you got any tired to recommend?

I do not track and would put my factors in this order, 1 being most important:

(1) Quiet
(2) Performance
(3) Comfort
(4) Price.

Would appreciate your recommendations..

Thanks :wavey:

 

[T6]

Check this out.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=MP

The Eagle F1 GS-D3 is well regarded and cheap compared to Michelin Sports and Bridgestones S03s.

 

[TripleM]

mingboy,

Since price is the last one I think u can go either with Michelin Preceda or Yokohama AspecDB

 

[Tanzy]

Eagle F1 GS-D3 is very noisy. Michelin PS2 is much quieter. Both are high performance tyres and top of the street range, so comfort is not comparable to other less grippy tyres.

I won't recommend AspecDB, they are rubbish to the point of dangerous in the wet. Tried and tested. Horrible tyres but very quiet!

 

[T6]

How abt Pirelli Dragons? :wavey:

 

[BMWSILVER]

Looks good huh???.. yea.. thanks man.. but good things dun come cheap too.. .

Hi bro,

I have AC Type IIIs 18 inches and am looking for rubbers to fit them. Have you got any tired to recommend?

I do not track and would put my factors in this order, 1 being most important:

(1) Quiet
(2) Performance
(3) Comfort
(4) Price.

Would appreciate your recommendations..

Thanks :wavey:

How much you paid for those 18" ACS Type III ?

Thanks

 

[TripleM]

How abt Pirelli Dragons? :wavey:

One of the bros said that tyre isnt that good performance wise, prob he expected too much hehe..

 

[snowman]

Eagle F1 GS-D3 is very noisy. Michelin PS2 is much quieter. Both are high performance tyres and top of the street range, so comfort is not comparable to other less grippy tyres.

I won't recommend AspecDB, they are rubbish to the point of dangerous in the wet. Tried and tested. Horrible tyres but very quiet!

how abt C-Drive???

 

[Tanzy]

snowman,

Sorry no idea. I have never tried this new tyre and don't know any friends who use it.

 

[shaaz]

i tried the PS2... from what i feel, the SO3 is more quiet, the PS2 seems to be ok in rain, the SO3 is also good in the rain too. Anyways, i think the SO3 wld be a better choice for singapore's weather and climate. i think for 18" it should be sound the range of 250- 300 dollars a tire.

 

[T6]

i tried the PS2... from what i feel, the SO3 is more quiet, the PS2 seems to be ok in rain, the SO3 is also good in the rain too. Anyways, i think the SO3 wld be a better choice for singapore's weather and climate. i think for 18" it should be sound the range of 250- 300 dollars a tire.

But SO3s are damn heavy. I juz switched from S03s to Pilot Sports 1 (becoz I can't afford PS2) and I love them. They are much lighter and so much more comfortable. I also did not find them noisy.