HELP!- Rough Ride, Need it fixed!`

richouston · 03-10-2015, 01:43 PM

Hey Everyone,

I have an 07' 328i Sedan, and the ride currently is wayyy too rough! When I hit a pothole the other day it sounded like a bomb went off! Every crack, bump or dip in the road I feel and it certainly isnt riding like a BMW.

It came with OEM 16" rims, and I switched to 18" rims about a year ago- currently rolling on a staggered setup, front 235/40/18 and rear 255/40/18.

Yes, I know the 18" rims, with farily low profile tires certainly will hurt the ride...but Im telling you it is terrible! And it feels like it has been worse this winter, cold weather? All I know is I need it fixed.

I am at about 115k miles, and I bought the car at 80k...I havent done anything to the suspension. Do I need a new suspension setup? Koni Yellows? Help!

What would be the easiest way to improve the ride? Springs? Shocks? New Ball Joints or something like that?

Please help!!! I need suggestions!!

vwetish · 03-10-2015, 01:58 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1098483
I would say shock and struts, possibly strut mounts and control arms.

Volasko · 03-10-2015, 02:42 PM

Ditch the run flat tires!

richouston · 03-10-2015, 04:15 PM

I am on Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3...

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Originally Posted by Volasko

Ditch the run flat tires!

03-10-2015, 01:43 PM	#1
richouston BMW FTW! 16 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328i Sedan- Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	HELP!- Rough Ride, Need it fixed!` Hey Everyone, I have an 07' 328i Sedan, and the ride currently is wayyy too rough! When I hit a pothole the other day it sounded like a bomb went off! Every crack, bump or dip in the road I feel and it certainly isnt riding like a BMW. It came with OEM 16" rims, and I switched to 18" rims about a year ago- currently rolling on a staggered setup, front 235/40/18 and rear 255/40/18. Yes, I know the 18" rims, with farily low profile tires certainly will hurt the ride...but Im telling you it is terrible! And it feels like it has been worse this winter, cold weather? All I know is I need it fixed. I am at about 115k miles, and I bought the car at 80k...I havent done anything to the suspension. Do I need a new suspension setup? Koni Yellows? Help! What would be the easiest way to improve the ride? Springs? Shocks? New Ball Joints or something like that? Please help!!! I need suggestions!! __________________ 2007 328i e90 w/ Premium Package - 18" BMW OEM Type 124 Rims Last edited by richouston; 03-10-2015 at 01:44 PM.. Reason: change
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vwetish Banned 30 Rep 399 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (7)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1098483 I would say shock and struts, possibly strut mounts and control arms.
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Volasko Colonel 704 Rep 2,603 Posts Drives: 06 330i E90, 18 530xe G30 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 BMW 530e M Sport [9.00] 2006 BMW E90 330i [8.28]	Ditch the run flat tires!
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