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03-10-2008, 11:11 PM
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One of the Zealots
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Why are bigger rims better?
What is the benefit of getting 18+ plus rims if ur car is not an m? Well besides the bling factor, wont that make your car perform worse in every single way? I'm having a little dilemma! Obviously bigger looks better but is there any other benefit to big Rims? Is it really worth it?
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03-11-2008, 12:34 AM
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Boots, not boost
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Brampton
Posts: 11,118
Car: 325is
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Who says they're better?
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03-11-2008, 01:15 AM
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MaXsponsor
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Milton
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Other then corner like its on rails...i dont know!
But seriously, big rims are not only for "bling". They affect handling a LOT. A low profile tire has way less flex in cornering, giving a much better feel and respons...(along with much harder ride). 
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03-11-2008, 03:10 AM
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Bigger is only better to a certain extent performance wise. less tire to roll equates to better handling. But when you get really big you sacrifice weight, and you still need a little bit of sidewall give when handling. People say 17" is the optimal size for E36 (thus M3's come with 17's)
Looks wise, to me at least, is only good as long as it suits the car. E36 for example, I would say 18 looks perfect, with the odd exception.
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03-11-2008, 05:39 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Mississauga
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Car: E46 M3
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IMO it just looks better, plus a harder side wall is nice too.
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03-11-2008, 06:02 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Stoney Creek --> Now Toronto
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Car: 2003 745Li
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My 7 needs at least a 21" like the factory 760 style 128 rims to close off them nasty wheel gaps.
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03-11-2008, 11:22 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Toronto
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ouch..nice
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sneaky
What is the benefit of getting 18+ plus rims if ur car is not an m? Well besides the bling factor, wont that make your car perform worse in every single way? I'm having a little dilemma! Obviously bigger looks better but is there any other benefit to big Rims? Is it really worth it?
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what rims are those? looks deep dish.. man i want to get these on my ride...
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03-12-2008, 12:03 AM
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MaXsponsor
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Milton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gamite
Bigger is only better to a certain extent performance wise. less tire to roll equates to better handling. But when you get really big you sacrifice weight, and you still need a little bit of sidewall give when handling. People say 17" is the optimal size for E36 (thus M3's come with 17's)
Looks wise, to me at least, is only good as long as it suits the car. E36 for example, I would say 18 looks perfect, with the odd exception.
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Yes, when i say bigger, i mean +1 +2" from stock...so 17/18" on E36 for example...There is a reason why you dont see 22's on the track! 
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