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      02-22-2010, 02:20 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by EJ_92606 View Post
In another thread, weights were posted of the stock 18s and 19s and the 19s were a few pounds lighter.
If that is the case then I stand corrected. Certainly it is possible to make a 19 inch rim that is lighter than certain 18 inch rims. All things being equal a 19' rim will be heavier than an 18" rim of the same design.

Ride quality is very dependent on wher the car is driven and what kind of tires are on the car. Since the M3 does not have RFTs as do the 335 and the 328 it is going to have an advantage in that area.

I would venture to say that an M3 with 19s will have a better ride quality than a 328/335 with sport suspension 18" rims and RFTs.

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