my F54 came with 16" Rims. im trying to switch it up, what is a good size not to make the ride too rough..? any suggestions of what will look nice?
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In my opinion, the F54 needs at least 18-inch wheels. I wouldn't go smaller than 17, though.
Look to get the lightest wheels you can afford, preferably flow-formed for rim strength.
Look to get the lightest wheels you can afford, preferably flow-formed for rim strength.
I would likely stick with bumping up to 17's, so you can keep enough side wall on the tire, since you are concerned with ride quality. I agree that 18's would be a better 'look' on our cars, but you end up with pretty short side walls on an 18" and that will increase the ride shock quite a bit over your current 16's. What will look nice...beauty is in the eye of the beholder/owner. I don't have much aftermarket wheel experience, but my TSW Nurburgring wheels on my 'toy' have held up very well to 10 years of road trips, auto-x and track days w/o any issues. That style would also look good on our cars...if they offer a correct size/offset. TSW has one of the wider ranges of wheels and fitments for reasonable prices. Good luck on your project.
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You have to go 18's or 19's as 17's look way too small and the side wall is too high and cornering is too squishy. I have been running some 18 inch Work Wheels and find the ride comfortable. That being said I think I am going to sell those and go up to 19's as I seem to prefer a lower profile sidewall considering my driving style.Originally Posted by MiniF54
my F54 came with 16" Rims. im trying to switch it up, what is a good size not to make the ride too rough..? any suggestions of what will look nice?Thanks)
For that price, it was a deal you couldn't pass up! While I like the size of the rim, those sidewalls just seem a bit too small for the car...but that is just my view/opinion.



