new rims = new suspension ?

[badmd]

hi there guys, appreaciate all the advise from the sifus here, I drive an e46 316ise manual 2001 , and have kept it stock standard since i got it in 2005 , using 205/60R15 front and back with BOGE suspension ,..the ride is ok comfortable and good enough for family rides .Initially deffered all the mods as I wanted to sell of the car when I came to Malaysia , been driving it since then and I definitely changed my mind , this is for keeps. been toying with the idea of changing to 16 ? or 17 ? rims but unsure how this will affect the cars performance and suspension.this ride is mainly for town use and the occasional outstation work once in every 2 months or so.Does bigger rims mean new suspension ? cost wise of rims alone ? with or without suspension change ?Bushings affected ?also toying with the idea of angel eyes ( mine is still the yellow bulb , works fine no problem ) ,asked around and my mech suggested a changed to a pair taiwan set of lamps with eyes , no guarrantess of leakage during raining season though, cost rm 1200 ++,what do you guys think ?tq again.:burnout:

 

[astroboy]

Bigger rims no need new suspension. Because u'll be using a lower profile tyres to offset the bigger diameter rims to retain the overall circumference of the wheels in order not to affect your speedo and odo readings.

However, aesthetically you will notice the wheel-fender gap appear wider because you now have thinner tyre. So it doesn't look too good without changing to a lowered suspension to slam down the ride. Once u start meddling with the suspension to a stiffer set [lowered suspension are usually stiffer due to the reduced suspension movement room], your bushing, joints, ride comfort will suffer, but u gain ride stability.

There's no free lunch. U gain some u loss some.