New In Town

[samscotland]

Hi Guys,

I thought I would join up as I am now the proud owner of a 540i E39 from 2001.

Plus I had a couple of questions...

1. What are your opinions on tyre size? I have now 19 inch but feels pretty uncomfy to me. Although I do have original Alpina rims which look great

2. I am thinking if going down to 18 inch? would I notice the difference?

Hope to hear from you guys

Cheers

Sam

[btmaldon]

Welcome to the club Sam. Ive got 19 inch rims on the M Sport suspension and although it is great on smooth roads, pot holes are jaw breaking. 18 inch rims are more forgiving from what I have read. I dont have personal experience of 18 inch rims on a BMW though as this is my first and it came with the 19 inch wheels.

Your car looks great by the way. Always liked the shape of those.

[Guest Mr.Beemer]

welcome to the forum - :)

18's are slightly better in terms of ride harshness but still with low profile tyres you will feel the pot holes especially on the sport suspension. I have found to slightly increase the tyre pressure helps & can prevent wheel damage.

[samscotland]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the tips. I have as an experiment put 17 inch rims and tires on the car. I must say it is way more comfy. Although I have put winter tires on which are a bit sticky if you know what I mean. You kind of feel glued to the road.

I was also trying to replace my old cassette player/navigation. But could not find an adapter anywhere to accommodate the pins that come out of the back of the original unit. Don't know if anyone else ever had this problem? Two of them one blue and one white.

Cheers

Sam