16" to 19" alloys.

Ken

Ken

Ken

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Hi,

If I was to make the above jump in alloys, will the ride comfort be severely compromised? I have a feeling a stone on the road will feel like a rock and a speed bump will be spine busting. Handling will be better though surely?

Thanks :)
 
Ride will likely suffer, car will be more prone to tramlining. Handling will deteriorate but ultimate mechanical dry grip is likely to increase slightly.

I wouldn't, personally :)
 
Depends on the car. If its something like a Merc S Class you might get away with it, but it will adversely affect ride quality. If its something like a Focus, it will look very silly, ruin the handling, and make the ride absolutely awful.

Also, remember that a set of decent, non crap tyres in proper 19" sizes will run to about £600.
 
Grip would be better - that's what I meant. :D £600 is steep and the ride issue is concerning. Think I'll pass and spend the money on some xenons. :)
 
I personally wouldn't go above 2" over your standard alloys when upgrading, Besides, 17s might look just as good ;)
 
Ken said:
Grip would be better - that's what I meant. :D £600 is steep and the ride issue is concerning. Think I'll pass and spend the money on some xenons. :)
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I started to think about what kind of 19" rims you would get for the same money as some xenon lights but I developed a twitch in my right eye and sicked up in my mouth a bit.

I'll try not to think of it again...

*n
 
I'm lucky, I drive my dad's IS250 while I'm saving up for a second hand IS200. He only needs it on Monday when he's off from work. I've been tempted by this vid...

 
[TW]Fox;10957737 said:
That doesnt really answer my question. Why would you fit 19 inch alloys to your Dads car?
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Because the current ones look tiny in comparison to the size of the car and I use it the most. It's not mine but if he allows it and it inproves the look of the car, why not?
 
But...if you're saving for a car...why waste a massive amount of money (massive, as it could be saved, with a better reason) on giving your dad's car bigger wheels?

If I was in your situation i'd happily drive my dad's car as stock, cause thats what it is, his car, and save the money for a car of my own, sod it, buy some flea bitten 13's and sell his 16's! increase your saving!
 
Ken said:
Because the current ones look tiny in comparison to the size of the car and I use it the most. It's not mine but if he allows it and it inproves the look of the car, why not?
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Becuase it costs money? I drive my Dads car a lot and I've never once thought of replacing his nasty 16 inch wheels :p
 
I have thought about the fact that it is my dad's car but it doesn't matter anyway. The compromise in ride won't please him as he values comfort. :)
 
[TW]Fox;10957955 said:
Becuase it costs money? I drive my Dads car a lot and I've never once thought of replacing his nasty 16 inch wheels :p
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What does he drive? And how much did you pay for your 5 series? Plate and mileage when you bought it?
 
He has a 530d, my 530i was advertised for £8k but I haggled :) It's a Dec 01 on a 51 plate. Mileage? Wrong side of 100k :p
 
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