16" vs. 17" stock rims - difference in handling and fuel consumption?

stevensonleehk · 01-26-2010, 06:53 AM

Dear All,

Its about time for me to consider changing my stock tires on my 323i. I've always wanted to upgrade to 17" rims as I feel that the 16" rims make the car look rather bulky and modest.

Just a few questions as I am completely ignorant when it comes to tires and rims:

1) Will the handling be any difference if I switch to 17" rims?
2) How about fuel consumption?
3) Ride quality?

I am quite adamant about upgrading to original BMW rims only as I think they generally look better. I am happy with good quality 2nd hand rims though. Pls msg me if you have an extra set sitting around and wanting to sell!

Renus · 01-26-2010, 11:44 AM

The difference won't be too significant but fuel consumption would be a little bit more than 16" in comparison.

jtcl · 01-26-2010, 07:14 PM

I would say...don't change to 17"....

Either go to 18" or more. There's no diff on the outlook , to be frank. Its a waste of your money.

01-26-2010, 06:53 AM	#1
stevensonleehk Private First Class 34 Rep 123 Posts Drives: E90 323i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	16" vs. 17" stock rims - difference in handling and fuel consumption? Dear All, Its about time for me to consider changing my stock tires on my 323i. I've always wanted to upgrade to 17" rims as I feel that the 16" rims make the car look rather bulky and modest. Just a few questions as I am completely ignorant when it comes to tires and rims: 1) Will the handling be any difference if I switch to 17" rims? 2) How about fuel consumption? 3) Ride quality? I am quite adamant about upgrading to original BMW rims only as I think they generally look better. I am happy with good quality 2nd hand rims though. Pls msg me if you have an extra set sitting around and wanting to sell!
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Renus Lieutenant 28 Rep 528 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (1)	The difference won't be too significant but fuel consumption would be a little bit more than 16" in comparison.
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jtcl Love my F32! 11 Rep 289 Posts Drives: F32 Estroil Blue II Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 323iA [0.00]	I would say...don't change to 17".... Either go to 18" or more. There's no diff on the outlook , to be frank. Its a waste of your money.
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