pic request: 18" E92 M3 Factory Wheels

White08M3 · 03-10-2008, 01:25 PM

Does anyone have any good pics of the wheels that come standard on the new M? I did not get the 19s and im interested in seeing what these look like in some good pictures! Thanks!

JR///M3 · 03-10-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by White08M3

Does anyone have any good pics of the wheels that come standard on the new M? I did not get the 19s and im interested in seeing what these look like in some good pictures! Thanks!

These are some pics that gasman took of my car on Saturday. Seems that it could be what yours is going to look Like. The Tires are incredible, they look really aggressive.

Try this forum, scroll thru the first page towards the bottom of the thread:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124512

KonigsTiger · 03-10-2008, 02:11 PM

Here we go, 19 is the silver and 18 is the red:

southlight · 03-10-2008, 02:16 PM

^The last pic shows the European spec 18" wheels, the US spec 18" wheels are slightly different.

Out of the thread SA_M3E92 quoted:

Best regards, south

White08M3 · 03-10-2008, 02:26 PM

Awsome, i like the 18s alot, i think i might even like them better then the 19s

pretty sweet.

KonigsTiger · 03-10-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by White08M3

Awsome, i like the 18s alot, i think i might even like them better then the 19s

pretty sweet.

Yea, I think you may be right, like the 18" a bit better!!!

asaulo1 · 03-10-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

^The last pic shows the European spec 18" wheels, the US spec 18" wheels are slightly different.

Best regards, south

can't really see what the difference is?

KonigsTiger · 03-10-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by asaulo1

can't really see what the difference is?

Neither can I, must be a very slight difference! lol!

rvacha · 03-10-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by asaulo1

can't really see what the difference is?

The European 18" wheel is Style 260M. If you look at each spoke you will notice that they are the same width from hub all the way to the rim. The North American 18" wheel is Style 219M. Note that on this wheel the spoke starts out thin and "pointy" at the hub but gets progressively wider and flatter at the rim. From a distance 260M looks airier while 219M looks bulkier and less airy

I hope this gibberish was understandable!

KonigsTiger · 03-10-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rvacha

The European 18" wheel is Style 260M. If you look at each spoke you will notice that they are the same width from hub all the way to the rim. The North American 18" wheel is Style 219M. Note that on this wheel the spoke starts out thin and "pointy" at the hub but gets progressively wider and flatter at the rim. From a distance 260M looks airier while 219M looks bulkier and less airy

I hope this gibberish was understandable!

Very observant!! Great explanation!! Got it and thanks!!!

KonigsTiger · 03-10-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rvacha

The European 18" wheel is Style 260M. If you look at each spoke you will notice that they are the same width from hub all the way to the rim. The North American 18" wheel is Style 219M. Note that on this wheel the spoke starts out thin and "pointy" at the hub but gets progressively wider and flatter at the rim. From a distance 260M looks airier while 219M looks bulkier and less airy

I hope this gibberish was understandable!

Very observant!! Great explenation!! Got it and thanks!!!

southlight · 03-10-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by asaulo1

can't really see what the difference is?

Neither can I, must be a very slight difference! lol!

Direct comparison. Find the differences.

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Best regards, south

par4bmw · 03-10-2008, 05:36 PM

Also, more solid metal around the hub just past the lug nuts on the euro. Makes it look like more mass in the middle.

Great comparison pics South. Thanks

rvacha · 03-10-2008, 05:55 PM

The question I have is: Why did BMW bother to have two very similar wheels?

KonigsTiger · 03-10-2008, 07:10 PM

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The question I have is: Why did BMW bother to have two very similar wheels?

Beyond me!!!

ee2 · 03-10-2008, 08:21 PM

saw the 18's on a MR coupe this weekend. they look very good. they are dark gray in color despite the brochure referring to "satin". bet they would look great on sparkling graphite or sgray.

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KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics 118 Rep 4,391 Posts Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller iTrader: (0)	Here we go, 19 is the silver and 18 is the red: Attached Images __________________ ==================================================
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southlight Moderator / European Editor 1494 Rep 6,755 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	^The last pic shows the European spec 18" wheels, the US spec 18" wheels are slightly different. Out of the thread SA_M3E92 quoted: Best regards, south __________________ Those forums...WHY NOT? JOIN THE 6MT CLUB GROUP
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White08M3 Captain 120 Rep 789 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island,NY/ Miami Beach iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	Awsome, i like the 18s alot, i think i might even like them better then the 19s pretty sweet. __________________ E92 *///M3/Alpine White/6MT/Tech/VRS Boot Lid/UUC SSK/H&R Sport Drop/Hamann lip/ Remus Race Exhaust...*
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par4bmw Lieutenant 12 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 370Z & My JK Toy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scottsdale iTrader: (0)	Also, more solid metal around the hub just past the lug nuts on the euro. Makes it look like more mass in the middle. Great comparison pics South. Thanks
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ee2 New Member 3 Rep 23 Posts Drives: land rover lr3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: memphis tn iTrader: (0)	saw the 18's on a MR coupe this weekend. they look very good. they are dark gray in color despite the brochure referring to "satin". bet they would look great on sparkling graphite or sgray.
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