Anyone prefer 18s? - Page 2

captainaudio · 10-07-2011, 04:16 PM

The logic of buying a high performance car and then compromising the performance in the name of style escapes me.

If you like the looks of huge rims buy a Lexus.

CA

dolby · 10-07-2011, 04:25 PM

19"s are for people who like to look good in the M3
and
18"s are for people who like to feel good in their M3.

Personally, I like the look of the BBS 18"s better too.

Dolby

Hedges · 10-07-2011, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dolby

19"s are for people who like to look good in the M3
and
18"s are for people who like to feel good in their M3.

Personally, I like the look of the BBS 18"s better too.

Dolby

Is there a happy medium?

Stronghammer · 10-07-2011, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthony @ eas

18"s with a proper stance still look great to me.

Anthony
How did you achieve this proper stance ?

captainaudio · 10-07-2011, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hedges

Is there a happy medium?

Of course.

You can always install 18.5" rims.

The downside is that they are not easy to find.

CA

mdosu · 10-07-2011, 05:50 PM

if you believe everyone's opinions, then you should be aware that if you have 18's, you drive a civic.

If you don't give a shit about what other's think, then check this out:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=modded+18s

Malakas · 10-07-2011, 06:08 PM

Love my 18's. Unfortunately like someone else said previously - my 2011 came with silver ones which I don't care for as much as the gunmetal color. Time to powder coat I suppose...

jonasaurus · 10-07-2011, 06:19 PM

I'm all for 18s, they look great and ride well, even if I went after market rims I'd still get 18s.

mdosu · 10-07-2011, 06:23 PM

i have to say, the 2011 silver 18's look decent on a AW car. But yeah, graphite is the way to go, i have no idea why they would switch it up when ppl love the old 18s. It think it's the best OEM non optional wheels BMW ever had on their cars.

kmarei · 10-07-2011, 07:37 PM

There is a middle ground
Most people don't like 18s because there is too much tire visible
So the solution is to get wider tires, and a lower profile
I've seen 255/35, 275/35 on 18s and they look a lot better

pbonsalb · 10-07-2011, 07:43 PM

I have 18s for practicality. Less likely to bend and tires are cheaper. I think 19s with the lower profile tires offser slightly sharper handling. I offset the handling deficit by buying wider Apex ARC8s that I will eventually fit with wider than stock tires to provide better than stock grip, and putting snows on my stock 18s. I think 18s look fine, but 19s look slightly better.

BimmerRob08 · 10-07-2011, 07:58 PM

I like the color of the stock 18" wheels for the M3 and the ride that I ordered ARC-8 18" wheels in Anthracite (looks exactly the same almost) because I wanted to not use spacers anymore with my APracing BBK. Looks awesome! Pic's later as i'm doing some restore work.

J08M3 · 10-07-2011, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlammedM6

EW!

I think 18s are too small for the size of the M3. and I think the style of the 18s specifically are too busy, too many spokes to look good.
!

More than the 19s?

bigjae1976 · 10-07-2011, 10:07 PM

I think the gunmetal OEM 18s are the best looking and most functional OEM rim. Unfortunately, I have silver.

While they are PIA to clean, I don't imagine that either 19" rim is any easier.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

I have 18s for practicality. Less likely to bend and tires are cheaper. I think 19s with the lower profile tires offser slightly sharper handling. I offset the handling deficit by buying wider Apex ARC8s that I will eventually fit with wider than stock tires to provide better than stock grip, and putting snows on my stock 18s. I think 18s look fine, but 19s look slightly better.

I will bet that our cars handle better with 18s.

TRY...M3 · 10-07-2011, 10:07 PM

I like them a lot in gunmetal, lowered, and spacers

HBspeed · 10-07-2011, 10:31 PM

18's win every time.

FrenchBoy · 10-07-2011, 10:48 PM

Check. Love'm, particularly on Space Gray

Ateam · 10-07-2011, 11:01 PM

While I agree the 18's in gunmetal look great when looking at the wheel but the e90 is just too big now and 19s really are a more balanced look. Given the very similar performance I think its worth it to have 19s if you prefer the look. I do not think your giving up much by going with 19s over 18s in performance. Perhaps comfort. So go with which one looks and feels better.

I just think the old m3 is the right size for 18s but e90 is much too large

Mr. ///M3 RD · 10-07-2011, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TampaBlueE90

I just put my original 18s back on the car and think I've decided I'm not going back to the 19s. I think I prefer the comfort and the look. I notice very few people on here actually prefer 18s. Anyone else out there a fan of 18s?

Is there an actual performance difference between 18s and 19s given same tires?

19 inch for the summer and 18 inch for the winter

ottoblotto · 10-08-2011, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

19 inch for the summer and 18 inch for the winter

Got the 270M square setup and had them painted black wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport Alpin and the 359's for summer...

bmw_enthusiasm · 10-08-2011, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TampaBlueE90

I just put my original 18s back on the car and think I've decided I'm not going back to the 19s. I think I prefer the comfort and the look. I notice very few people on here actually prefer 18s. Anyone else out there a fan of 18s?

Is there an actual performance difference between 18s and 19s given same tires?

I love my 18's pretty comfy when needed too
but only because I don't have the 19's

I love the looks as well and i think their size fits the car more than the 18's
the problem is that i hear these 19's are extremely hard on the road...
so that makes me feel very good about my 18's
but regardless, i am always eyeing the 19"

Mahzari · 10-08-2011, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TampaBlueE90

Don't think you could find a better wheel for your car...I have same wheels on E90 Interlagos Blue.

Thanks man, they must look great on IB

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeremyR

The gunmetal ones really are great. The only disappointing thing about my M3 is that mine are silver - bought one of the first '11s and that surprise was discovered as they were rolling off the boat. I actually like the 18s so much that I am thinking of getting a second gunmetal set for my winters

I agree, apparently the gunmetal ones fetch a slight premium over the silver ones but I have no plans to change my rims

10-07-2011, 04:16 PM	#23
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10-07-2011, 04:25 PM	#24
dolby Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 e90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 262 iTrader: (0)	19"s are for people who like to look good in the M3 and 18"s are for people who like to feel good in their M3. Personally, I like the look of the BBS 18"s better too. Dolby __________________ - 1998 E36M3/4 (retired) - 2005 E46 330i ZHP (totaled) - 2007 E90 335i Black/Blk/Alu Trim (retired) - 2009 E90 M3 - Jet Blk on Blk mDCT - 1987 E30 325is - track car conversion in progress

10-07-2011, 05:50 PM	#28
mdosu Help! Can't decide btw MW & AW, 1st world problems Drives: 2008.99989 SSII E90 "Civic" Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,952 iTrader: (4)	if you believe everyone's opinions, then you should be aware that if you have 18's, you drive a civic. If you don't give a shit about what other's think, then check this out: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=modded+18s __________________ Yes, that's a xmas tree in my trunk

10-07-2011, 06:08 PM	#29
Malakas Private First Class Drives: 2011 E92 Le Mans Blue Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 128 iTrader: (0)	Love my 18's. Unfortunately like someone else said previously - my 2011 came with silver ones which I don't care for as much as the gunmetal color. Time to powder coat I suppose... __________________

10-07-2011, 06:19 PM	#30
jonasaurus Colonel Drives: 11.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 2,782 iTrader: (0)	I'm all for 18s, they look great and ride well, even if I went after market rims I'd still get 18s. __________________ ///M3 \| E90 \| Space Grey \| Fox Red with CF Structure \| 6MT \| 260M \| My build

10-07-2011, 06:23 PM	#31
mdosu Help! Can't decide btw MW & AW, 1st world problems Drives: 2008.99989 SSII E90 "Civic" Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,952 iTrader: (4)	i have to say, the 2011 silver 18's look decent on a AW car. But yeah, graphite is the way to go, i have no idea why they would switch it up when ppl love the old 18s. It think it's the best OEM non optional wheels BMW ever had on their cars. __________________ Yes, that's a xmas tree in my trunk

10-07-2011, 07:37 PM	#32
kmarei Major General Drives: 1988 M3 Evo II Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 6,044 iTrader: (32)	There is a middle ground Most people don't like 18s because there is too much tire visible So the solution is to get wider tires, and a lower profile I've seen 255/35, 275/35 on 18s and they look a lot better __________________ "There are two opinions in this world. Mine and the wrong one." -- Jeremy Clarkson

10-07-2011, 07:43 PM	#33
pbonsalb Major Drives: 08 E90 M3, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 1,177 iTrader: (3)	I have 18s for practicality. Less likely to bend and tires are cheaper. I think 19s with the lower profile tires offser slightly sharper handling. I offset the handling deficit by buying wider Apex ARC8s that I will eventually fit with wider than stock tires to provide better than stock grip, and putting snows on my stock 18s. I think 18s look fine, but 19s look slightly better.

10-07-2011, 07:58 PM	#34
BimmerRob08 Major Drives: 2008 M3, Space Gray Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KIKR (ABQ), NM Posts: 1,144 iTrader: (0)	I like the color of the stock 18" wheels for the M3 and the ride that I ordered ARC-8 18" wheels in Anthracite (looks exactly the same almost) because I wanted to not use spacers anymore with my APracing BBK. Looks awesome! Pic's later as i'm doing some restore work.

10-07-2011, 10:07 PM	#37
TRY...M3 Major Drives: Depends on the day Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA Posts: 1,408 iTrader: (2)	I like them a lot in gunmetal, lowered, and spacers __________________ e92///M3 TT Lamborghini Gallardo INSTAGRAM: CHRISTIANPERLES Lamborghini-Talk.com: Christian.

10-07-2011, 10:31 PM	#38
HBspeed Lieutenant Drives: '05 M3, '00 Z3MC, '12 TTRS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 530 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2000 BMW Z3M Coupe [0.00] 2012 Audi TT-RS [0.00] 2005 BMW M3 [0.00]	18's win every time.

10-07-2011, 10:48 PM	#39
FrenchBoy onehotlap.com contributor Drives: '09 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,323 iTrader: (0)	Check. Love'm, particularly on Space Gray __________________ 2009 E90 M3 \| SG \| FR \| 6Speed \| Akrapovic Evo \| JRZ RS1 \| StopTech Trophy \| Cantrell Brake Ducts

10-07-2011, 11:01 PM	#40
Ateam Banned Drives: M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,111 iTrader: (0)	While I agree the 18's in gunmetal look great when looking at the wheel but the e90 is just too big now and 19s really are a more balanced look. Given the very similar performance I think its worth it to have 19s if you prefer the look. I do not think your giving up much by going with 19s over 18s in performance. Perhaps comfort. So go with which one looks and feels better. I just think the old m3 is the right size for 18s but e90 is much too large

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