Order new M3 should I get 220M 19"? or Stock 18"?

wmo168 · 04-05-2011, 10:57 AM

I am leasing an M3 for 3 years and I love the 19" 220M wheels but paying $1300 as an option when order rather than the stock 18" really keep me thinking.

Should I just keep the 18" stock use it until the lease return requirement 4/32 on the tires and go buy a used set of 220M 19" for $2600 to use? Switch the 18" back before the lease turn in?

Or should I just order the 220M 19" for $1300 options and use it and replace with non RFT during the lease duration?

Thanks!

smmmurf · 04-05-2011, 11:54 AM

wmo168 · 04-05-2011, 12:49 PM

OH MY GOD, I guess I am going with the 19" wheels if it is not too late to change.

Either I am stupid or I didn't love the M3 much enough to know that it doesn't have RFT.

Sorry! I own a Mini S and a 135i and it does have RFT..... so it is costly to replace.

isugoo · 04-05-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by smmmurf

Without writing a single letter or being offensive in the post, you express what we all feel very well.

Wah · 04-05-2011, 02:20 PM

LOL.

phattbam · 04-09-2011, 12:10 AM

which arrow should we look at? JK.. congrats on the order

chili cheese · 04-09-2011, 09:32 PM

On a lease, you will only be paying for a portion of the $1300, perhaps $600 over the lease term. The 220s are a no brainer.

Brosef · 04-09-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by chili cheese

On a lease, you will only be paying for a portion of the $1300, perhaps $600 over the lease term. The 220s are a no brainer.

+1. 220s FTW

calintexas · 04-09-2011, 10:34 PM

If you like the 220M's get them. They don't add much cost to your lease. The ride may be a little worse that the 18's, but the 19's are forged rather than (flow formed cast). They are a terrific bargin at $1300 extra.

Oh yeah - great job smmmurf

To the OP: Don't feel bad, there are lots of BMW salesmen and service advisors out there telling people that M3's have run flats. It's an easy indicator of how full of....stuff your CA/SA is.

wmo168 · 04-14-2011, 01:21 PM

Thank you all, I did go for the 220's since buying a used 220 to put on is very expensive, it cost over $1200 for 4 used rims not in perfect condition... I figure when my thread is about 4/32 on the OEM tires, I will switch them to other brand and use that during my lease term. Going to put the original back on when I return it... :-)

My car just went into production today with completion date of April 20th!

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wmo168 Lieutenant 41 Rep 584 Posts Drives: Need one! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Order new M3 should I get 220M 19"? or Stock 18"? I am leasing an M3 for 3 years and I love the 19" 220M wheels but paying $1300 as an option when order rather than the stock 18" really keep me thinking. Should I just keep the 18" stock use it until the lease return requirement 4/32 on the tires and go buy a used set of 220M 19" for $2600 to use? Switch the 18" back before the lease turn in? Or should I just order the 220M 19" for $1300 options and use it and replace with non RFT during the lease duration? Thanks! __________________ CurrentNone! RETIRED [15' GLA250][14' M235i F22 AW-ED 06/16/14][12' 335i F30 AW-ED 05/01/11 PCD 07/01/11] [11' M3 E93 MW-ED 08/13/09 PCD 10/14/09] [09' 135i E82 AW] [07' 335i E90 SB] [ED Photo 12'] [ED Photo 11'] [ED Photo 09'] [PCD Photo 09']
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wmo168 Lieutenant 41 Rep 584 Posts Drives: Need one! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	OH MY GOD, I guess I am going with the 19" wheels if it is not too late to change. Either I am stupid or I didn't love the M3 much enough to know that it doesn't have RFT. Sorry! I own a Mini S and a 135i and it does have RFT..... so it is costly to replace. __________________ CurrentNone! RETIRED [15' GLA250][14' M235i F22 AW-ED 06/16/14][12' 335i F30 AW-ED 05/01/11 PCD 07/01/11] [11' M3 E93 MW-ED 08/13/09 PCD 10/14/09] [09' 135i E82 AW] [07' 335i E90 SB] [ED Photo 12'] [ED Photo 11'] [ED Photo 09'] [PCD Photo 09']
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wmo168 Lieutenant 41 Rep 584 Posts Drives: Need one! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Thank you all, I did go for the 220's since buying a used 220 to put on is very expensive, it cost over $1200 for 4 used rims not in perfect condition... I figure when my thread is about 4/32 on the OEM tires, I will switch them to other brand and use that during my lease term. Going to put the original back on when I return it... :-) My car just went into production today with completion date of April 20th! __________________ CurrentNone! RETIRED [15' GLA250][14' M235i F22 AW-ED 06/16/14][12' 335i F30 AW-ED 05/01/11 PCD 07/01/11] [11' M3 E93 MW-ED 08/13/09 PCD 10/14/09] [09' 135i E82 AW] [07' 335i E90 SB] [ED Photo 12'] [ED Photo 11'] [ED Photo 09'] [PCD Photo 09']
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