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Going from 18s to 19s?

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Going from 18s to 19s?

Post by darich » Wed Nov 08, 2023 12:54 pm

Abbas wrote: Wed Nov 08, 2023 12:43 pm Be interested to find out how this rides, and if there's any rubbing etc? I do like how they look on 19's, seen a few nice examples including yours. Alot of this depends on which z4 I get, and what wheels it has on it already. But as others have said, the tyre size and clearance shouldn't be too different to 18's so I think offset will be key!
Been on the car quite a while now.
I've heard what I think is rubbing just once. And it was caused when I was driving fairly quickly on an undulating road and at the bottom of a dip when the suspension was compressed a fair amount, there was one small scuff sound.
Haven't heard or felt any other sounds before or since.
Ride is fine.....it's a sports car and meant to be firm so I'm ok with it being like that. I obviously slow down on poorer surfaces or have to pick my route carefully.
Overall, I don't regret the 19s at all.
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Going from 18s to 19s?

Post by Abbas » Wed Nov 08, 2023 12:57 pm

darich wrote: Wed Nov 08, 2023 12:54 pm
Abbas wrote: Wed Nov 08, 2023 12:43 pm Be interested to find out how this rides, and if there's any rubbing etc? I do like how they look on 19's, seen a few nice examples including yours. Alot of this depends on which z4 I get, and what wheels it has on it already. But as others have said, the tyre size and clearance shouldn't be too different to 18's so I think offset will be key!
Been on the car quite a while now.
I've heard what I think is rubbing just once. And it was caused when I was driving fairly quickly on an undulating road and at the bottom of a dip when the suspension was compressed a fair amount, there was one small scuff sound.
Haven't heard or felt any other sounds before or since.
Ride is fine.....it's a sports car and meant to be firm so I'm ok with it being like that. I obviously slow down on poorer surfaces or have to pick my route carefully.
Overall, I don't regret the 19s at all.
Sweet! Good to know for the future. As mentioned, it depends which Z I end up in, as I absolutely hate the split rims that alot of Z's come on :? :lol: and I'll probably have to fast track getting some wheels!
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