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Re: 17 or 18-in wheels vs. stock (archive)
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Posted by marko-mb-slo on August 26, 2001 at 15:47:19:

In Reply to: Re: 17 or 18-in wheels vs. stock posted by txhedg on August 26, 2001 at 09:34:52:

Ok, it's been exactly a week since I bought my 740 and I was thinking about maybe getting bigger wheels and tires. I have the stock wheels on right now and I was just wondering if anyone has 17 or 18s on and how much does the ride suffer? I just want something that looks different. Maybe 16s would work also. Any experience with 16s, 17s, or 18s anyone? Your input is very well appreciated.

James
93 740iL

P.S. I don't know if this matters but I live in Seattle so I need to think about wet weather road conditions. Thanks


same as txhedg. Upgraded from stock 15" to 17". 17x8.5 front, 17x10 rear. 235/45/17 front, 255/40/17 rear.
Some deterioration in ride quality ONLY on bad roads with lot of bumps. Normal road is OK.
Handling characteristics of the car improved dramatically, as txhedg said.
Hard cornering is.......110% pleasure.
Mounted winter tires on stock 15".

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