8 or 8.5 all-around

hdrewh · 12-14-2010, 01:24 PM

I'll be putting in the bmw performance suspension soon and when I upgrade my wheels it will be either forgestar F14 or BBS RG-R, if I can afford them. Leaning toward's 18"s but may stick with 17"s for road conditions where I live and ride quality.

Anyway my question for now is, do I go with 8 or 8.5 all around (I don't want any wider than that)? Does it make much difference in handling or comfort?

Thanks,
Howard

VMRWheels · 12-14-2010, 01:42 PM

8-8.5" wheels will not make much of a difference at all for daily driving conditions. You can go wither either setup.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Babydragon · 12-14-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hdrewh

I'll be putting in the bmw performance suspension soon and when I upgrade my wheels it will be either forgestar F14 or BBS RG-R, if I can afford them. Leaning toward's 18"s but may stick with 17"s for road conditions where I live and ride quality.

Anyway my question for now is, do I go with 8 or 8.5 all around (I don't want any wider than that)? Does it make much difference in handling or comfort?

Thanks,
Howard

Where do you live?

hdrewh · 12-26-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hajduk

Where do you live?

Not sure why I didn't get a notification of the reply to this post. Anyway, I live
about 30 miles north of NYC.

Babydragon · 12-26-2010, 09:04 PM

18's would be perfect.

Gary@TireRack · 12-27-2010, 11:14 AM

Agreed that it won't make much difference whether 18X8 or 18X8.5".

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http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...eels/index.jsp

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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Agreed that it won't make much difference whether 18X8 or 18X8.5". Wheels http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...eels/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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