Feel the weight?

Modena NYC · 04-12-2013, 04:43 PM

I really like the bbs ch for my e90, but I know they are heavier than the stock zcp wheel which is heavier than my oem 18s

I learned a long time ago that heavy wheels is a big no no. On all my cars. But this is the first v8 and heaviest car I have ever owned. I wonder if you don't feel the weight impact as much as I did on my e30 and e36 m3's?

Those with heavy wheels but more importantly, experience with diff wheel sets pls chime in

Ty

LarThaL · 04-12-2013, 07:07 PM

You will feel the weight. An overall heavier wheel/tire combination will feel clunkier on the street. Steering responsiveness will feel more sluggish, although heavier tires can affect this more than heavier wheels. Still, if you are spending the money on aftermarket wheels, why not go lighter. FWIW, in my experience, about a 3-4lb difference is slightly noticeable. A 5lb difference or more is easily noticeable.

///M Ryder · 04-12-2013, 08:29 PM

It's noticeable....my daily wheels are CH-R's and when I switch to my track wheels there's a difference. It doesn't bother me because my daily wheels are for cruising and looking good

. I'm running wider tires so that factors in also..............Phil

Modena NYC · 04-12-2013, 08:45 PM

Right. That is what I figured. Thanks guys.

Denk · 04-12-2013, 11:32 PM

I agree with the other guys. I've gone about 5lbs over and under with different wheels/tires. Do yourself a favor, if going aftermarket and handling is important to you, keep the weight down. It's one of the best mods you can do to enhance the feel of the car.

Dave07997S · 04-13-2013, 08:16 PM

I feel if you are going with a wider tire, it will probably be heavier. You can offset quite a bit of this with a lighter wheel.

Dave

GregW / Oregon · 04-13-2013, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave07997S

I feel if you are going with a wider tire, it will probably be heavier. You can offset quite a bit of this with a lighter wheel.

Dave

As with all things, there is compromise. Start with a light one-piece forged wheel, and you can go a little larger/wider on the tires and have both looks an lightness.

SouthShoreM3 · 04-15-2013, 08:53 AM

I have the Dinan spec BBS CH-R and I actually love these for daily driving. I think they feel alot better than the stock 19s and definitely better handling than my ISS FORGED 3 piece 20s. Granted the 20s are more show than any thing.

Both the BBS CHR 19s and my 20s are alot wider and currently I have Conti DWS on my DINAN BBS CHR. The tire size is 265/30 and 285/30 and believe it or not these tires are lighter than my PSS. Not by a ton, but a few pounds per corner in the same sizing.

These are great everyday tires and I have been really impressed by how they drive and handle.

Chriskm3 · 04-15-2013, 08:56 AM

I've went from 20s cv3 to 18 te37 and gaind 8 whp on the Dyno. That's huge

Black Gold · 04-15-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

As with all things, there is compromise. Start with a light one-piece forged wheel, and you can go a little larger/wider on the tires and have both looks an lightness.

Is that hre p40?

Sell them to me!

GregW / Oregon · 04-15-2013, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KennyPowers

Is that hre p40?

Sell them to me!

No, RAC Monolite RG63, maybe only 50 sets made. Great wheel. There may be a couple new sets left.

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Modena NYC Private First Class 17 Rep 184 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Feel the weight? I really like the bbs ch for my e90, but I know they are heavier than the stock zcp wheel which is heavier than my oem 18s I learned a long time ago that heavy wheels is a big no no. On all my cars. But this is the first v8 and heaviest car I have ever owned. I wonder if you don't feel the weight impact as much as I did on my e30 and e36 m3's? Those with heavy wheels but more importantly, experience with diff wheel sets pls chime in Ty
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LarThaL Colonel 336 Rep 2,940 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West Springfield, MA iTrader: (0)	You will feel the weight. An overall heavier wheel/tire combination will feel clunkier on the street. Steering responsiveness will feel more sluggish, although heavier tires can affect this more than heavier wheels. Still, if you are spending the money on aftermarket wheels, why not go lighter. FWIW, in my experience, about a 3-4lb difference is slightly noticeable. A 5lb difference or more is easily noticeable. __________________ **Audi S6 Audi S3 * Porsche Cayman GTS* --Former BMW M3 owner**
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///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	It's noticeable....my daily wheels are CH-R's and when I switch to my track wheels there's a difference. It doesn't bother me because my daily wheels are for cruising and looking good . I'm running wider tires so that factors in also..............Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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Modena NYC Private First Class 17 Rep 184 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Right. That is what I figured. Thanks guys.
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Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	I agree with the other guys. I've gone about 5lbs over and under with different wheels/tires. Do yourself a favor, if going aftermarket and handling is important to you, keep the weight down. It's one of the best mods you can do to enhance the feel of the car.
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Dave07997S Brigadier General 719 Rep 3,960 Posts Drives: 2020 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: El Segundo, CA iTrader: (1)	I feel if you are going with a wider tire, it will probably be heavier. You can offset quite a bit of this with a lighter wheel. Dave __________________ 2020 Ford Mustang GT 6MT PP1 444rwhp (Sold)2013 M3 Coupe-MR/BLK ZCP, 2011 M3 Coupe-MR/Blk 2007 Porsche 997C2S Speed Yellow/Blk sport seats 2004 BMW M3 Imola/Blk
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SouthShoreM3 Passes everything but the gas station 49 Rep 795 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	I have the Dinan spec BBS CH-R and I actually love these for daily driving. I think they feel alot better than the stock 19s and definitely better handling than my ISS FORGED 3 piece 20s. Granted the 20s are more show than any thing. Both the BBS CHR 19s and my 20s are alot wider and currently I have Conti DWS on my DINAN BBS CHR. The tire size is 265/30 and 285/30 and believe it or not these tires are lighter than my PSS. Not by a ton, but a few pounds per corner in the same sizing. These are great everyday tires and I have been really impressed by how they drive and handle.
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