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There is no benefit to an 18" rim.... (archive)
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Posted by ADA///M on December 03, 2000 at 20:46:51:

In Reply to: Re: 18" BBS on M3 posted by S1 on December 03, 2000 at 18:18:44:

There is no handling benefit unless the rim is wider. I'm sure you can get the same width that you're running in 18's in 17's and probably 16's. Diameter of the wheel does not effect handling. The only reason for 18" rims on a car is for looks(unless you need to fit massive brakes under them). If you have a full out race car then maybe 18's are necessary, but other than that tey are not.
Just my thoughts.
ADA///M

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