Going from 19s to 16s, Expectations?

Supahone · 04-01-2022, 07:50 AM

I have an 07 e92 335i. FBO and MHD tuned. On eibach lowering springs and stock bilsteins all around, running Achilles tires 245/45/19 x8 fronts & 275/40/19 x9 in rears. The rear quarters are slightly rolled and the car does not rub sits great. For performance however, if I went down to let's say 16 inch stock 3 series rims with the appropriate sized tire, what can I expect in ride quality, road performance and driveability? I've included pictures of my current set up and the typical 16s I would use.

M-technik-3 · 04-01-2022, 08:39 AM

Less crashing through potholes, cheaper tires, won't stick like glue in corners Prpbably better gas mileage as they weigh less and have a smaller contact spot for acceleration but adversely you will be spinning them more.

neilvan · 04-01-2022, 09:27 AM

335 brakes can fit (some) 17" size wheels as the smallest.

But ya you will get a more comfortable ride because more sidewall; but you will also get more numbness in the steering feel and handling because again more sidewall flex (this is assuming its the same tire width for grip)

Supahone · 04-01-2022, 04:35 PM

Thanks for both of your input makes perfect sense as the stock wheels that originally came with this car when I got it were 17s.

The Nightman · 04-03-2022, 11:07 PM

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1819336

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Supahone Second Lieutenant 81 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 11 550I, 07 335I, Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Going from 19s to 16s, Expectations? I have an 07 e92 335i. FBO and MHD tuned. On eibach lowering springs and stock bilsteins all around, running Achilles tires 245/45/19 x8 fronts & 275/40/19 x9 in rears. The rear quarters are slightly rolled and the car does not rub sits great. For performance however, if I went down to let's say 16 inch stock 3 series rims with the appropriate sized tire, what can I expect in ride quality, road performance and driveability? I've included pictures of my current set up and the typical 16s I would use. Attached Images
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Supahone Second Lieutenant 81 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 11 550I, 07 335I, Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for both of your input makes perfect sense as the stock wheels that originally came with this car when I got it were 17s.
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