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<blockquote data-quote="Jerman" data-source="post: 288325" data-attributes="member: 3089"><p>Just to share my opinion on this,</p><p>1. Many enthusiasts have commented that stock standard 16" rims are too small on E60? Does looks matter a lot to you? If yes, then 17" or even 18" are better looking. I'm sure you notice that there are many E60 running on 18". Even the new 523i are on 17" while M-sport is on 18". </p><p>2. Bigger rims mean bigger tyres thus, heavier load overall. How much more? You just need to weigh them!</p><p>3. Petrol consumption & performance (take-off) may suffer slightly but handling/cornering will improve. Some comfort will be taken away as the "noise/road response" will be higher especially when you ride through the "yellow lines" approaching toll booths. However with E60 excellent sound proofing, you may not feel it!</p><p>4. Also, you need to be more careful on potholes as it may dent your rims. Lower profile tyres will wear off faster too.</p><p>5. If you are putting the correct tyres & rims size, the speedometer reading will not be affected. Click here to check</p><p><a href="http://www.kouki.co.uk/Utilities/tyresizer.asp" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">http://www.kouki.co.uk/Utilities/tyresizer.asp</span></span></a></p><p>6. I believe for 17" rims, the correct tyre size should be 235/45R17 or 225/50R17</p><p> </p><p>In summary, is it the <strong>looks, comfort, economy or performance/handling</strong> that you are putting priority?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jerman, post: 288325, member: 3089"] Just to share my opinion on this, 1. Many enthusiasts have commented that stock standard 16" rims are too small on E60? Does looks matter a lot to you? If yes, then 17" or even 18" are better looking. I'm sure you notice that there are many E60 running on 18". Even the new 523i are on 17" while M-sport is on 18". 2. Bigger rims mean bigger tyres thus, heavier load overall. How much more? You just need to weigh them! 3. Petrol consumption & performance (take-off) may suffer slightly but handling/cornering will improve. Some comfort will be taken away as the "noise/road response" will be higher especially when you ride through the "yellow lines" approaching toll booths. However with E60 excellent sound proofing, you may not feel it! 4. Also, you need to be more careful on potholes as it may dent your rims. Lower profile tyres will wear off faster too. 5. If you are putting the correct tyres & rims size, the speedometer reading will not be affected. Click here to check [URL="http://www.kouki.co.uk/Utilities/tyresizer.asp"][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]http://www.kouki.co.uk/Utilities/tyresizer.asp[/SIZE][/FONT][/URL] 6. I believe for 17" rims, the correct tyre size should be 235/45R17 or 225/50R17 In summary, is it the [B]looks, comfort, economy or performance/handling[/B] that you are putting priority? [/QUOTE]
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