Does any one prefer 18" over 19"...

!Xoible · 03-17-2008, 11:12 PM

i prefer 18's since i can use them for track, and i already have 19's for the road that im gonna put on anyway

sayemthree · 03-18-2008, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

I don't care for the dark color on the 18s myself. Though you could have them painted for $175-200 apiece.

I wouldn't be too sure the 18" setup is lighter. The 18s are cast and 19s are forged. Ibet they are the same or the 19s are lighter.

according to the info on this board the 18 inch combo is 3-4 lbs less per corner.

GregW / Oregon · 03-18-2008, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sayemthree

according to the info on this board the 18 inch combo is 3-4 lbs less per corner.

Guess I missed that. That's from actual weighing on the same scale?

rai · 03-18-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Guess I missed that. That's from actual weighing on the same scale?

I'd like to find out also.

JEllis · 03-19-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Guess I missed that. That's from actual weighing on the same scale?

Actually the information is out there. I cant remember where you can find official numbers from BMW. But yes, around 4 pounds per corner. 16lbs of unsprung weight...or equivalent to about 64lbs of sprung weight removed from the car.

Jason

sayemthree · 03-19-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JEllis

Actually the information is out there. I cant remember where you can find official numbers from BMW. But yes, around 4 pounds per corner. 16lbs of unsprung weight...or equivalent to about 64lbs of sprung weight removed from the car.

Jason

not that I disagree with the 64 lbs. but mostly its due to reducing rotational mass (weight).

static mass - CF roof
unsprung wt - wheels or even aluminum suspension arms
reciprocating mass - lieghtweight pistions
rotating mass - wheels, driveline

MrHarris · 03-19-2008, 04:17 PM

I think I'll be going with the 18's as there are more track tires available, they are lighter, and you save $1200. I'll save up and get some aftermarket 19's with maybe some nice lowering springs that work with EDC (hopefully other people can be the guinea pigs to review)

sayemthree · 03-20-2008, 02:30 PM

anyone know?......this 4 pounds per corners - is that with tires mounted? must be.

White08M3 · 03-20-2008, 02:33 PM

Im a big fan of the 18s i saw them in person the other day at a local dealer, they look great, i ordered them on my AW, itll be here in 15 days, ill def post some close ups of those wheels

ericld · 06-04-2008, 09:49 PM

Personally the 19's look like you should be "rollin' gangsta style in da escalade"

I think the 18's looks track worthy. Look at Indy cars. They aren't rolling wheels that big. There is a reason.

It seems to be totally personal preference with the 19's winning the vote 70:30 over 18's.

Pick what YOU like. Not what everyone says.

asaulo1 · 06-05-2008, 10:43 AM

18s for me... I like the way they look on my AW.... added benefit is that it hides the brake dust dirtiness a little bit...

malter2.0 · 06-10-2008, 03:39 AM

Prefer 18" because of practicality, cost and better ride, especially if you live in northeast where roads are horrendous. Looks wise I could go both, highly depended on color.

19"=White/Silver
18"=Black/Grays/Interlagos/Red

Performance between the two are negligible.

Sedan_Clan · 06-12-2008, 07:07 PM

I'm not really fond of the current 19's. I prefer the E46 ///M3's 19" alloys (..especially the BBS Comp.Pkg wheels). Conversely, I prefer the E9X 18" alloys to the E46's 18" alloys. I'll stick w/ the 18's this time around.

pittsy · 06-13-2008, 02:38 AM

The 18s look so good in person, pictures dont look good at all!! Saw them today at my dealer and was very glad I ordered them. The 19s remind me of the rims on the old m3

rfedele · 06-13-2008, 05:21 PM

18s +1

sayemthree · 06-13-2008, 05:51 PM

i ordered 19's.

and the truth is out - the 19 inch tire/wheel combo weighs less than the 18's.

sg335 · 06-14-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sayemthree

and the truth is out - the 19 inch tire/wheel combo weighs less than the 18's.

Is there published information that lists the weights of both wheels?

GregW / Oregon · 06-14-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sg335

Is there published information that lists the weights of both wheels?

Not official. There are several threads on this subject. I weighed the 19s with tires. Others weighed the 18s. Sayemthree summed it up here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=weight

See also:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=weight

footie · 06-14-2008, 05:53 PM

I am ordering 18" not only because they are cheaper, but because they look better in my opinion, giving off a kind of street race vibe and they will behave better on the car in terms of handling balance, steering feel and ride quality.

sayemthree · 06-21-2008, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by footie

I am ordering 18" not only because they are cheaper,

maybe becuase you are cheap- Haha!!!

the 19's wiegh less therefore they will handle better etc.

malter2.0 · 06-21-2008, 11:21 AM

handling encompasses a lot of factors besides performance.

Coyot · 06-21-2008, 11:45 AM

18s are perfect performance-wise, economy-wise and comfort-wise.

Aesthetically, being dark, they suit only light colors (aw, ss etc)
I wish they were offered also in shiny alu or chrome coating, to match darker body colors, too.

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ericld Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 237 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E92 M3, Alpine White Join Date: May 2008 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	Personally the 19's look like you should be "rollin' gangsta style in da escalade" I think the 18's looks track worthy. Look at Indy cars. They aren't rolling wheels that big. There is a reason. It seems to be totally personal preference with the 19's winning the vote 70:30 over 18's. Pick what YOU like. Not what everyone says.
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Coyot Private 2 Rep 55 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Greece iTrader: (0)	18s are perfect performance-wise, economy-wise and comfort-wise. Aesthetically, being dark, they suit only light colors (aw, ss etc) I wish they were offered also in shiny alu or chrome coating, to match darker body colors, too.
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