18s or 19s...You Vote! **POLL**

SlammedR8 · 08-09-2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by grayshrk

Yeah, we need a 20" version of the 18's!

that would look pretty cool, ill give you that!

footie · 08-09-2009, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TUNEDM3

I vote 18's all the way. I purchased the car with the OEM 18 and eventually found a set of OEM 19 to replace them. The car feels so much more responsive with the 18's. I sold the 19's and now have 2 sets of 18's to run 4 rears all around. Car feels unreal now.

An intelligent and skilled observer. Though I totally agree with your opinion I will concede that either option be it the 18" or 19" have their compromises, with the 18s it's the looks which some find understated and small in size while with the 19s it's the ride (on poor surfaces) and steering feel. I suppose it all down to which compromise concerns you most.

spyderco10 · 08-09-2009, 07:57 PM

it's kind of funny how as of now, there have been over 1,000 views, but only 188 have voted. so I guess the majority don't have opinions? (i realize many of the views may be visitors)

SoreHead · 08-09-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

that would look pretty cool, ill give you that!

Oh god no. Not 20's or bigger. It just stinks of Pimp My Ride and rappers.

datbimmerdoe · 08-09-2009, 08:52 PM

18" = track
19" = daily

Nawaaz · 08-09-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SoreHead

Oh god no. Not 20's or bigger. It just stinks of Pimp My Ride and rappers.

+1 And at that point it'll probably mess up the handling.

amgthis · 08-10-2009, 02:39 AM

18's look nicer imo, but 19's look great in person

powertrip · 08-10-2009, 03:14 AM

19's look great...especially with Eibach springs and spacers

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Bimmer26 · 08-10-2009, 09:03 AM

19's with Space Grey!

footie · 08-10-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer26

19's with Space Grey!

Silverstone Silver with 18s.

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Silverstone Silver with 19s

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Each are great but for totally different reasons.

SlammedR8 · 08-10-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by footie

Silverstone Silver with 18s.

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Silverstone Silver with 19s

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Each are great but for totally different reasons.

Unreal how much better the 19s make the car look IMO

footie · 08-10-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

Unreal how much better the 19s make the car look IMO

It all depends on whether you are looking for the NASCAR racer look or the upwardly mobile stock market dealer look.

foosh · 08-10-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by footie

It all depends on whether you are looking for the NASCAR racer look or the upwardly mobile stock market dealer look.

The NASCAR racer look . . .

?

You need to get out more.

footie · 08-10-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by foosh

The NASCAR racer look . . .

?

You need to get out more.

I think you misunderstood the remark and took it literally. My comment referred to the dark alloys and the higher side wall.

SlammedR8 · 08-10-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by footie

I think you misunderstood the remark and took it literally. My comment referred to the dark alloys and the higher side wall.

whatever you meant, but an M3 is not a Nascar and nor would I want any car I drive to look like a Nascar. Big sidewalls are gross on a sports car.

PLAY_HRD · 08-10-2009, 01:30 PM

I have 18" wheels because I like the way they ride better, but the 19" painted matte black looks sick! So my vote is for 19" painted.

SM_M3 · 08-10-2009, 01:52 PM

I had to go w/ the 19s on my JP Sedan...Understand the ride quality issue, esp. here in LA. I get comments that the car feels "tight" from passengers, but the road feel and ride quality is part of the M car purpose and when I'm driving on rough roads I should want to feel what's going on. On smooth roads, such as the resurfaced PCH and many others the 19s drive like a dream...

AMOCHOSTO · 08-10-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by footie

It all depends on whether you are looking for the NASCAR racer look or the upwardly mobile stock market dealer look.

Blechh!!!

I don't want either of those looks!

mPlasticDesign · 08-10-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by grayshrk

Yeah, we need a 20" version of the 18's!

How about 19's? I am actually trying to locate a set with the correct offset. I think it would look awesome while retaining the stock look! I just can't get over the shiney polished look of the stock 19's....

SlammedR8 · 08-10-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Metak

How about 19's? I am actually trying to locate a set with the correct offset. I think it would look awesome while retaining the stock look! I just can't get over the shiney polished look of the stock 19's....

^^^^^^^^^
NOW, that looks good. Because they are bigger. The style and color in 18s does NOT work. But if they were 19s or 20s (20s preferabley). Thats HAWWWTT!!

zacbol · 08-10-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

Unreal how much better the 19s make the car look IMO

See, that's the funny thing. I think the pic with the 18s looks better. Call me crazy. But then, I don't really care ultimately. I have the car *I* want.

What others get or prefer is irrelevant to me. On a semi-related note, that's the reason I find all the bitter argument in threads about M3 vs <insert car> baffling.

Poppin Fresh · 08-10-2009, 03:39 PM

I actually wish they made the 18's in 19" size but forged of course. I am sold if they ever do.

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer ? 18" or 19" OEM M3 Wheels? ?
18"	119	34.80%
19"	223	65.20%
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08-09-2009, 07:57 PM	#47
spyderco10 Colonel 63 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	it's kind of funny how as of now, there have been over 1,000 views, but only 188 have voted. so I guess the majority don't have opinions? (i realize many of the views may be visitors) __________________ “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16
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08-09-2009, 08:52 PM	#49
datbimmerdoe Lieutenant General 1273 Rep 17,493 Posts Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY iTrader: (0)	18" = track 19" = daily
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08-10-2009, 02:39 AM	#51
amgthis Tire Racks 53 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: AW 1M Coupè Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	18's look nicer imo, but 19's look great in person __________________ Alpine White 1M Coupè Gone:2006 Alpine White E46 M3 ZCP RIP
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08-10-2009, 03:14 AM	#52
powertrip Scared money don't make money. 67 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [0.00]	19's look great...especially with Eibach springs and spacers . __________________ 2009 E92 M3/DCT/Alpine White/Fox Red/Carbon Leather OE Tuned 402 whp & 303 wtq/Gintani X-pipe/MXP Axle Back/Rogue Pulley/AFE Stage 2/Cosmetics By IND & EAS HUGE THANKS: Gintani, OE Tuning, and EAS
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08-10-2009, 09:03 AM	#53
Bimmer26 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 13 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	19's with Space Grey!
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08-10-2009, 01:30 PM	#60
PLAY_HRD GOT M 15 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M550i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Triangle, VA iTrader: (0)	I have 18" wheels because I like the way they ride better, but the 19" painted matte black looks sick! So my vote is for 19" painted. __________________
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SM_M3 Private 1 Rep 75 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E90 M3 Sedan [0.00]	I had to go w/ the 19s on my JP Sedan...Understand the ride quality issue, esp. here in LA. I get comments that the car feels "tight" from passengers, but the road feel and ride quality is part of the M car purpose and when I'm driving on rough roads I should want to feel what's going on. On smooth roads, such as the resurfaced PCH and many others the 19s drive like a dream...
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08-10-2009, 03:39 PM	#66
Poppin Fresh Colonel 86 Rep 2,148 Posts Drives: With a sunroof and front plate Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bergen County NJ iTrader: (0)	I actually wish they made the 18's in 19" size but forged of course. I am sold if they ever do. __________________
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