ride quality 17in vs 18in on 320d sport

vieri_c · 06-18-2013, 04:34 PM

I m regretting getting just the sport, and not giving in to temptation and the m sport hence i only ve the stock 17s alloys
Part of the reason was the potential brittle ride quality on larger alloys ( I only ve passive suspension)

Any kind souls out there who ve the 397s 18in fitted on their car, any thoughts on the ride quality?

Torque of the Devil · 06-18-2013, 06:16 PM

I have 18" wheels and the ride is superb, least harsh BMW I've had for years, its very 5 series like. Its even better than the Audi A7 I had a few years ago

Captain Cow Pat · 06-18-2013, 10:16 PM

I can't fault the ride quality, even when set to the the harshest setting of sport.

Mr NSB · 06-19-2013, 02:23 AM

Mine is a 320d Sport with the 397's and Pirelli P7's and I have no issues with the ride quality at all.

I haven't driven any other F30 so I have nothing to compare it to though.

flc1962 · 06-19-2013, 10:31 AM

No complaints from me, smooth with great grip

davethefish · 06-19-2013, 01:34 PM

i too ended up getting a sport with stock 17" rims when an m sport would have been my ideal.

originally i thought the 19" 403m's would be a bit harsh and i would have been more than happy with either the 18" or 19" m sport wheels.

a deal came up on the 19" 403m's first and i was amazed at how comfortable the ride was, not harsh at all. in fact the 19" bridgestone tyres were a significant improvement over the 17" rims! a sharper but smoother drive.
and though i initially preferred the look of the 18", the 19" are much better in the flesh than in most pictures imo.

vieri_c · 06-19-2013, 01:56 PM

really nice fit!
looks sleek especially in your colour!
unfortunately I never be brave enough to go onto 19s! I love my tyre wall too much!
they are quite a few sets of 403ms kicking about on ebay but quite pricey

Thanks for all the feedback, I m more convinced of getting the 18s now! I think the set comes with continental, not had good experience with them, had them on my 1st gen mini cooper s, they were harsh! mine you this was 8 yrs ago!

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Originally Posted by davethefish

i too ended up getting a sport with stock 17" rims when an m sport would have been my ideal.

originally i thought the 19" 403m's would be a bit harsh and i would have been more than happy with either the 18" or 19" m sport wheels.

a deal came up on the 19" 403m's first and i was amazed at how comfortable the ride was, not harsh at all. in fact the 19" bridgestone tyres were a significant improvement over the 17" rims! a sharper but smoother drive.
and though i initially preferred the look of the 18", the 19" are much better in the flesh than in most pictures imo.

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vieri_c Enlisted Member 1 Rep 44 Posts Drives: F10 535D M Sport Carbon Black Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Preston iTrader: (0)	ride quality 17in vs 18in on 320d sport I m regretting getting just the sport, and not giving in to temptation and the m sport hence i only ve the stock 17s alloys Part of the reason was the potential brittle ride quality on larger alloys ( I only ve passive suspension) Any kind souls out there who ve the 397s 18in fitted on their car, any thoughts on the ride quality?
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Torque of the Devil Banned 579 Rep 1,148 Posts Drives: 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	I have 18" wheels and the ride is superb, least harsh BMW I've had for years, its very 5 series like. Its even better than the Audi A7 I had a few years ago
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Captain Cow Pat Lieutenant 50 Rep 542 Posts Drives: VO F31 330d xDrive M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	I can't fault the ride quality, even when set to the the harshest setting of sport. __________________
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Mr NSB Captain 139 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 420d M-Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Mine is a 320d Sport with the 397's and Pirelli P7's and I have no issues with the ride quality at all. I haven't driven any other F30 so I have nothing to compare it to though.
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flc1962 Private First Class 6 Rep 112 Posts Drives: M Sport 420d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	No complaints from me, smooth with great grip __________________ Current 420d M Sport Previous 320d M Sport F30 318 M Sport E90
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davethefish Captain 131 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 320i Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bedworth iTrader: (0)	i too ended up getting a sport with stock 17" rims when an m sport would have been my ideal. originally i thought the 19" 403m's would be a bit harsh and i would have been more than happy with either the 18" or 19" m sport wheels. a deal came up on the 19" 403m's first and i was amazed at how comfortable the ride was, not harsh at all. in fact the 19" bridgestone tyres were a significant improvement over the 17" rims! a sharper but smoother drive. and though i initially preferred the look of the 18", the 19" are much better in the flesh than in most pictures imo.
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