I must decide today

fishskis · 04-26-2011, 11:01 AM

what wheels to order for my M3 Vert (SS/BL), and I can't make up my mind! The car is going to start production in the next few days (or even today?!), and I have ordered 18" wheels for better ride quality, but I prefer the way the 19's look.

I just keep going back and forth on this; I wish I knew how the ride compared between the two wheels (I live in Los Angeles, where I would say the roads are not great, but not horrible). I actually do not mind the looks of the 18" wheel's size or shape, but I do not like the finish on the wheel.

Any guidance on this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I Wanna go Fast! · 04-26-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by fishskis

what wheels to order for my M3 Vert (SS/BL), and I can't make up my mind! The car is going to start production in the next few days (or even today?!), and I have ordered 18" wheels for better ride quality, but I prefer the way the 19's look.

I just keep going back and forth on this; I wish I knew how the ride compared between the two wheels (I live in Los Angeles, where I would say the roads are not great, but not horrible). I actually do not mind the looks of the 18" wheel's size or shape, but I do not like the finish on the wheel.

Any guidance on this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Wheels make a car. It looks WAYYYYY better with 19's. Get the 19's or you will regret it.

SamS · 04-26-2011, 11:06 AM

Go for the 19s. You could always change the Drivelogic setting for a better ride??

IndyJoe · 04-26-2011, 11:16 AM

I ordered mine with the 18s. My plan is to put aftermarket 19s on sometime later.

I can always use the stock 18s for my snow tires. I guess with you being in LA, snow tires probably aren't an issue.

Joe

Grail05 · 04-26-2011, 11:23 AM

go with 19's unless you track your car... for daily use 19 is better. haha

anyways get the wheels you really really like so you wont regret it in the future...

Im currently using 19 with no issue also in LA county and OC area so i know where and not to drive

with 19's compare to 18's ride quality is not so much noticeable just set your setting to comfort you should be ok.

JohnnyRoaster · 04-26-2011, 11:26 AM

I would stick with the 18" wheels. You can always sell them and get some aftermarkets for less than the cost of the 19".

Legion5 · 04-26-2011, 11:26 AM

Order the 19's the ride quality isn't bad with the right tires.

mdosu · 04-26-2011, 11:26 AM

I prefer the old 18's color in graphite to the 19's. But I prefer the 19's to the current 18's silver finish.

crzy4bimmers · 04-26-2011, 11:32 AM

I had the same problem. I kept going back and forth between them. I definitely like the look of the 19's way more than the 18s. Also, after they changed the color of the 18s from gunmetal to metallic/silverish, 19s are clearly the better looking choice. As far as the ride goes, I've heard from many that there isn't that much of a difference between the two, but obviously, be careful of potholes!
19s! Do it!

signes · 04-26-2011, 12:33 PM

The ride quality is about the same IMO, especially if you get EDC. I love my 18s but wouldn't consider them in the new silver color, I think they now look cheap. Go with the 19s. If you hate them, it will be easier to sell them and you can always pick up 18s (and in the better gunmetal finish.)

Brosef · 04-26-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by signes

The ride quality is about the same IMO, especially if you get EDC. I love my 18s but wouldn't consider them in the new silver color, I think they now look cheap. Go with the 19s. If you hate them, it will be easier to sell them and you can always pick up 18s (and in the better gunmetal finish.)

+1. the difference in ride quality is minimal. I have gone back and forth between 18" and 19" wheels (both with PS2's) and the difference is inconsequential. get the wheels you like.

Nautik · 04-26-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fishskis

what wheels to order for my M3 Vert (SS/BL), and I can't make up my mind! The car is going to start production in the next few days (or even today?!), and I have ordered 18" wheels for better ride quality, but I prefer the way the 19's look.

I just keep going back and forth on this; I wish I knew how the ride compared between the two wheels (I live in Los Angeles, where I would say the roads are not great, but not horrible). I actually do not mind the looks of the 18" wheel's size or shape, but I do not like the finish on the wheel.

Any guidance on this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Get lightweight aftermarket wheels. That will make a real difference for you. Better ride quality, better handling, faster... all the time. A good set of lightweight wheels has to be the best mod for the money performance wise imo.

sameh · 04-26-2011, 12:50 PM

If you have EDC then ride quality can be changed with a push of a button. Don’t make this the backbone of your decision, just pick what you think LOOKS better.

persian54 · 04-26-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyRoaster

I would stick with the 18" wheels. You can always sell them and get some aftermarkets for less than the cost of the 19".

Really? the 19s option is about 1200 or so right?

What 19in wheels can you get for 1200 with tires?

220M wheels sell for over 1200 used

ADV.1 Matt · 04-26-2011, 01:43 PM

19's... unless you're going aftermarket right away.

JohnnyRoaster · 04-26-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

Really? the 19s option is about 1200 or so right?

What 19in wheels can you get for 1200 with tires?

220M wheels sell for over 1200 used

My bad. I was thinking it was 2,000 but it is 1250. Going rate for brand new 18" set is around 2,000. 3200 is not going to get you much for aftermarket wheels.

I think the comp package is a great deal for $2500 and I think the ZCP wheels are the best looking of the stock wheels.

mdosu · 04-26-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

Really? the 19s option is about 1200 or so right?

What 19in wheels can you get for 1200 with tires?

220M wheels sell for over 1200 used

umm, that's not how you calculate it. it's an extra 1200 to go from 18 to 19. You paid for the 18 inch already in the price of the car. The way to see it is, how much can you sell the 18's for on the forum then +1200 is the price of 19's.

OC3 · 04-26-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

I prefer the old 18's color in graphite to the 19's. But I prefer the 19's to the current 18's silver finish.

^This & Vthis.

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Originally Posted by JohnnyRoaster

My bad. I was thinking it was 2,000 but it is 1250. Going rate for brand new 18" set is around 2,000. 3200 is not going to get you much for aftermarket wheels.

I think the comp package is a great deal for $2500 and I think the ZCP wheels are the best looking of the stock wheels.

MMMorish · 04-26-2011, 02:14 PM

Though the ZCP wheels are the best looking of the OEM offerings, I'd still get the regular 19" 220M wheels. They're forged, which means they're a heck of a lot stronger than the cast ZCP wheels, and they still look awesome on the car. I have them and think they look so good that I won't bother going after market.

jimmy ny · 04-26-2011, 02:15 PM

get the 19's. its a cheap option and they look great. even if you dont keep them to long its worth the price just to get the tires.

SP330 · 04-26-2011, 02:25 PM

Even if BMW offered the gunmetal 18's now, I would get the 19's without second thought on the convertible.

persian54 · 04-26-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

umm, that's not how you calculate it. it's an extra 1200 to go from 18 to 19. You paid for the 18 inch already in the price of the car. The way to see it is, how much can you sell the 18's for on the forum then +1200 is the price of 19's.

Ok, so $1200+1200=2400

What nice set of wheels can you get for 2400? (new)

Used, you're looking at high 2s, low 3s give or take

Nice does not equal replicas though :P

04-26-2011, 11:01 AM	#1
fishskis Private 33 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I must decide today - 18" or 19" what wheels to order for my M3 Vert (SS/BL), and I can't make up my mind! The car is going to start production in the next few days (or even today?!), and I have ordered 18" wheels for better ride quality, but I prefer the way the 19's look. I just keep going back and forth on this; I wish I knew how the ride compared between the two wheels (I live in Los Angeles, where I would say the roads are not great, but not horrible). I actually do not mind the looks of the 18" wheel's size or shape, but I do not like the finish on the wheel. Any guidance on this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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SamS Banned 867 Rep 6,248 Posts Drives: Tesla M3 Perf + '18 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Go for the 19s. You could always change the Drivelogic setting for a better ride??
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IndyJoe New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	I ordered mine with the 18s. My plan is to put aftermarket 19s on sometime later. I can always use the stock 18s for my snow tires. I guess with you being in LA, snow tires probably aren't an issue. Joe
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Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 281 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	go with 19's unless you track your car... for daily use 19 is better. haha anyways get the wheels you really really like so you wont regret it in the future... Im currently using 19 with no issue also in LA county and OC area so i know where and not to drive with 19's compare to 18's ride quality is not so much noticeable just set your setting to comfort you should be ok. __________________
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JohnnyRoaster Captain 42 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 09 Jerez Black M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Outside Beantown iTrader: (0)	I would stick with the 18" wheels. You can always sell them and get some aftermarkets for less than the cost of the 19". __________________
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Legion5 Major 175 Rep 1,379 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	Order the 19's the ride quality isn't bad with the right tires. __________________ Clean cars are happy cars! CANON PHOTOGRAPHER
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	I prefer the old 18's color in graphite to the 19's. But I prefer the 19's to the current 18's silver finish.
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crzy4bimmers Private First Class 63 Rep 193 Posts Drives: G63, GLS63, X7M50 (inbound) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem. I kept going back and forth between them. I definitely like the look of the 19's way more than the 18s. Also, after they changed the color of the 18s from gunmetal to metallic/silverish, 19s are clearly the better looking choice. As far as the ride goes, I've heard from many that there isn't that much of a difference between the two, but obviously, be careful of potholes! 19s! Do it!
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signes Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,318 Posts Drives: 991 GT3 RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Living at (almost...) 9k iTrader: (5)	The ride quality is about the same IMO, especially if you get EDC. I love my 18s but wouldn't consider them in the new silver color, I think they now look cheap. Go with the 19s. If you hate them, it will be easier to sell them and you can always pick up 18s (and in the better gunmetal finish.) __________________ GT3 RS \| Desperately seeking the next great M car...
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sameh Lieutenant Colonel 171 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2015 Porsche 911S Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	If you have EDC then ride quality can be changed with a push of a button. Don’t make this the backbone of your decision, just pick what you think LOOKS better. __________________ 2011 E92 JB/BL/DCT--->80K Miles 2015 F80 SS/SO/DCT?->28K Miles 2015 Porsche 911S
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ADV.1 Matt Lieutenant Colonel 130 Rep 1,512 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	19's... unless you're going aftermarket right away.
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MMMorish Just call me J.J. McClure 156 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & C4 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	Though the ZCP wheels are the best looking of the OEM offerings, I'd still get the regular 19" 220M wheels. They're forged, which means they're a heck of a lot stronger than the cast ZCP wheels, and they still look awesome on the car. I have them and think they look so good that I won't bother going after market. __________________ MODS: Meisterschaft GT Racing Exhaust / BMC Air Filter / UUC SSK & DSSR (Modded)/ RPI Scoops / Passport SRX Hardwired / Custom Wrap 3M Clearbra / 20% Tint / 50% Windshield Tint / Key Hole Delete / Matted Out Accessories / VRS Type II Diffuser / Smoked Reflectors / Euphoria 6K LED Interior Lights / Rear Fog Light Mod / 6000K HID's / 6500K LUX H8 Angel Eyes / RDash License Plate LED Kit / LED Xenon Reverse Lights "M3 drivers have no friends"
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jimmy ny Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw m3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: new york iTrader: (0)	get the 19's. its a cheap option and they look great. even if you dont keep them to long its worth the price just to get the tires.
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SP330 Lieutenant 18 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 19 M5 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Even if BMW offered the gunmetal 18's now, I would get the 19's without second thought on the convertible.
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