Ride quality on wheels size thoughts

TexasZed4MC · 04-25-2012, 06:29 AM

Trying to decide on a size for a new set of wheels. 18" or 19" the reason I am even thinking about 19" wheels is that I don't really like the tire size changes wher going to whider wheels front and rear. 245's and 275's are both a little on the short side and affect the speedometer accuracy. 19" tire options are FAR closer to the stock size tires and will maintain the speedometer accuracy. My concern on 19" wheels is how much rougher of a ride is the 19" setup? I know some of it depends on the tires itself. These will be the daily driver setup and no real ultra sticky tires will be needed, I have a track setup for that.

inTgr8r · 04-25-2012, 07:28 AM

IMO if it's strictly street DD, go with 19"
I think they're the perfect size for "looks"
You won't notice much if any difference in ride quality.

Are you on OE suspension?

inTgr8r · 04-25-2012, 07:30 AM

2 threads same topic???

04-25-2012, 06:29 AM	#1
TexasZed4MC Captain 149 Rep 688 Posts Drives: 2006 Interlagos Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	Ride quality on wheels size thoughts Trying to decide on a size for a new set of wheels. 18" or 19" the reason I am even thinking about 19" wheels is that I don't really like the tire size changes wher going to whider wheels front and rear. 245's and 275's are both a little on the short side and affect the speedometer accuracy. 19" tire options are FAR closer to the stock size tires and will maintain the speedometer accuracy. My concern on 19" wheels is how much rougher of a ride is the 19" setup? I know some of it depends on the tires itself. These will be the daily driver setup and no real ultra sticky tires will be needed, I have a track setup for that. __________________ Lone Star Chapter BMWCCA HPDE Event Chair, Texas Trifecta Event Chair, & BMWCCA driving Instructor
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	IMO if it's strictly street DD, go with 19" I think they're the perfect size for "looks" You won't notice much if any difference in ride quality. Are you on OE suspension? __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	2 threads same topic??? __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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