Wheel upgrade question.

Yaboy713 · 11-30-2022, 08:51 AM

Mawnin all,

I want to swap out my factory wheel on my 2018 530i (G30). Right now I have the factory 19's on it and was going to stick with that size, but If I decide to go bigger, what should I be looking for as far a specs? How much bigger can I go without causing ride issues? I was thinking about these.

https://autocustomz.com/products/cop...caApJqEALw_wcB

TEF · 11-30-2022, 10:32 AM

As wheels increase in size, the lower the tire's aspect ratio. This makes the ride harsher and the wheels/tires more prone to damage by potholes and such. Also the weight of larger wheels affect a car's un-sprung weight and can affect handling. Lastly, tires to fit these wheels are more expensive.

In short, going to larger wheels, offers no real advantages other than appearance.
On the other hand, if one must customize his/her BMW, the wheels in the link certainly look great.

AP · 11-30-2022, 10:34 AM

Also if you go that route , don't forget to update the idrive settings

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Yaboy713 New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: BMW 530i Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Wheel upgrade question. Mawnin all, I want to swap out my factory wheel on my 2018 530i (G30). Right now I have the factory 19's on it and was going to stick with that size, but If I decide to go bigger, what should I be looking for as far a specs? How much bigger can I go without causing ride issues? I was thinking about these. https://autocustomz.com/products/cop...caApJqEALw_wcB
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TEF First Lieutenant 112 Rep 384 Posts Drives: 16 X3 28d/18 540d xdrive Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Western PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 540d xdrive [0.00] 2018 540d xdrive [0.00] 2016 X3 28d [0.00]	As wheels increase in size, the lower the tire's aspect ratio. This makes the ride harsher and the wheels/tires more prone to damage by potholes and such. Also the weight of larger wheels affect a car's un-sprung weight and can affect handling. Lastly, tires to fit these wheels are more expensive. In short, going to larger wheels, offers no real advantages other than appearance. On the other hand, if one must customize his/her BMW, the wheels in the link certainly look great.
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AP Major General 2858 Rep 5,157 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Also if you go that route , don't forget to update the idrive settings
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