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      09-13-2012, 11:05 AM   #1
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Ride quality: 18 to 20: M 310 Double Spoke Rims

There is a great deal at my local dealership to pick up the 310 rims for $2500 with the P Zero tires. My concern is the ride. Will it be substantially stiffer and harsher over potholes? I find the 18's ok and a little stiffer is fine, but what would i expect going to these:

20" Alloy Wheels
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245/40R20 Y, Front
275/35R20 Y, Rear


http://www.bmw.ca/ca/en/owners/acces...spoke_310.html
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      09-13-2012, 05:23 PM   #2
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There is a great deal at my local dealership to pick up the 310 rims for $2500 with the P Zero tires. My concern is the ride. Will it be substantially stiffer and harsher over potholes? I find the 18's ok and a little stiffer is fine, but what would i expect going to these:

20" Alloy Wheels
Pirellli P Zero Run-Flat
245/40R20 Y, Front
275/35R20 Y, Rear


http://www.bmw.ca/ca/en/owners/acces...spoke_310.html
That's an amazing price. Can you send a set to Norway?
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      09-13-2012, 07:16 PM   #3
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An amazing price, that's right! I think i'm going to pass on it and get the 19" 369's....these rims should provide the perfect balance of comfort and handling
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      09-13-2012, 10:07 PM   #4
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Rims

Please send me details on the rims, interested in getting 20". Merci.
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      09-14-2012, 01:21 AM   #5
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I'm very happy with my 369's. But another forum member said there was little difference between 19" and 20".

Both him and me have the Dynamic Dampers.
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An amazing price, that's right! I think i'm going to pass on it and get the 19" 369's....these rims should provide the perfect balance of comfort and handling
I've been riding on the 310's for over a month now and ride quality is great, much smoother than the 18'' winters I was running on this past winter, and als the 310's are an amazing looking rim!
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I don't suppose the differences between sizes of RFTs are anywhere near as significant as with non-RFTs. Just guessing though.
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I don't suppose the differences between sizes of RFTs are anywhere near as significant as with non-RFTs. Just guessing though.
I think you are right about that Clive. I am thinking of changing to non-run flat to get a softer ride.

Bichoo, if I was changing wheels now, I would try and get the new 19" wheels fitted to the LCI sport!
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If it means anything, my 18" winters were Pirelli sottozero runflats and my 20" summers are Hankook ventus V12 non-runflats.
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