RFT difference on E90 sedan versus E93 convertible

JRJ1970 · 09-27-2011, 11:52 AM

Hi all,

Please forgive my ignorance on tires. I'm sure someone here knows the answer to this or can enlighten me.

I find that the tires on my current 2011 E93 (LCI) seem "rougher" and louder (especially on bumps, etc.,) than those on my previous 2008 E90. I don't have the E90 any more so I cannot do a visual comparison, but....

These E93 RFTs seem much more "low profile" and thinner (distance from rim). Would that be why they seem louder? Is there a difference in RFT for the two makes/models? If so, what's different? Just curious....

Thanks in advance (I hope this isn't a repost...I did a search).

Jay

deanmc · 09-27-2011, 12:16 PM

Maybe wheel diameter difference? You'll certainly hear--and feel--a difference if you went from 16" or 17" wheels to 18" wheels. If they look like a lower profile, then you probably went up in wheels size. Also, different brand tires will feel different, too.

info@VMRWheels · 09-27-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by deanmc

Maybe wheel diameter difference? You'll certainly hear--and feel--a difference if you went from 16" or 17" wheels to 18" wheels. If they look like a lower profile, then you probably went up in wheels size. Also, different brand tires will feel different, too.

+1

Changing size to a lower profile tire for a larger wheel will make a difference. You'll certainly feel more of the road.

JRJ1970 · 09-27-2011, 02:07 PM

Thanks for the replies. Just checked into this further. The E93 tires are 8 inches wide and 17 inches in diameter versus 16x7.0 on the E90 I had.

I can definitely feel the difference. Feels much sportier, though louder.

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deanmc Captain 64 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	Maybe wheel diameter difference? You'll certainly hear--and feel--a difference if you went from 16" or 17" wheels to 18" wheels. If they look like a lower profile, then you probably went up in wheels size. Also, different brand tires will feel different, too. __________________
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JRJ1970 Captain 27 Rep 600 Posts Drives: 2014 428i F32 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies. Just checked into this further. The E93 tires are 8 inches wide and 17 inches in diameter versus 16x7.0 on the E90 I had. I can definitely feel the difference. Feels much sportier, though louder. __________________ Jay (in San Antonio, TX) 2014 428i coupe, mineral gray metallic with black interior, black ash trim, luxury edition.
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