18" vs 19" OEM M3 Rims

IWC Doppel · 09-07-2008, 02:23 AM

I still like my 18's when it comes round to changing tyres I might go 19 but not OEM possibly HRE black P40's

ase2dais · 09-07-2008, 08:17 AM

+1
I also prefer the OEM 18s over the 19s on my Space Grey e92. It works very well with the color scheme. I get alot of compliments over it, it looks mean especially with those fat expensive Sports Pilot 2 tires. Its like a Formula 1 car that is track ready is some of the compliments I've heard.

slavearm · 10-07-2008, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MattDogg42

The 19s R sexy. It really depends what YOU like more. They ride great also. Comfort mode is really smooth and dont even feel the bumps on the rode. Plust they're forged! Anyone wanna buy my 19's?? =)

I might be willing to buy them. I am in socal also.

Singletrack · 10-10-2008, 06:40 PM

I got both : )

19s for summer and 18s, with some custom paint, for winter.

I like the euro 18s better than the usdm 18s, but they are both nice. I think that both wheels look MUCH more impressive in person. Many pictures don't show the detail between the spokes on the 19s and the depth and detail on the 18s.

reinaldo335 · 10-10-2008, 08:11 PM

can someone post some pictures of both 18's USD and EUROS to compare.

Deda · 10-11-2008, 04:58 AM

both are good looking,and because of that i will use 19 for summer and 18 for winter with winter tyres.

Minimization · 10-11-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by footie

From the state that brought us BLING I wouldn't have expected any different a comment. (j/k)

Dude, I don't like them either, and I'm from Massachusetts.

19" OD are the standard size of all the world's high performance cars. 20"+ are bling unless you are talking trucks.

Though I think that the stock 18" will look good with winter tires on them.

By the way, all the 0-60 mi/hr times in 4.1 s in this car have been clocked with these optional 19", so any theoretical inertial disadvantages of the slightly higher mass or larger diameter do not translate to the real world.

Minimization · 10-11-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Deda

both are good looking,and because of that i will use 19 for summer and 18 for winter with winter tyres.

And how.

Minimization · 10-11-2008, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by krazykarl

Am I the only one who thinks the 19" wheels look exactly like MatchBox wheels?

They do!!!!!!!

AMJ_77 · 10-11-2008, 07:07 PM

sorry, I can not stand the look of the 18s. My opinion of course

pittsy · 10-11-2008, 08:11 PM

I love my 18s, especially the color

skierman64 · 10-12-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Minimization

By the way, all the 0-60 mi/hr times in 4.1 s in this car have been clocked with these optional 19", so any theoretical inertial disadvantages of the slightly higher mass or larger diameter do not translate to the real world.

Have you seen tests where the 18's are slower as accomplished by the same tester? Doubtful, unless you test the same car on the same day with 18s and 19s that statement can't be proven.

However, BMW itself states that the 18s are faster on a road course track. I'm sure the marketing dept doesn't appreciate BMW employees saying that though.

nusevad · 10-12-2008, 10:11 PM

I love the 18s! They look really nice on dark color cars.

skierman64 · 10-12-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

I love the 18s! They look really nice on dark color cars.

+1

RIZZAT · 12-23-2008, 01:01 PM

The 18's that come on the car are the wheels that are supposed to be on it. The car was revealed with with these wheels and thats what BMW deemed the correct wheel size for the performance of the vehicle. 19's are an OPTION for looks not performance. This is a rce car, when was the last time you saw a race car with dubs on it??? The 18's provide more rubber which means a better ride and handling. By the way, the tires for both wheels are the same brand just different size. Both Michelin Pilot PS2's were custom made for this car. Take the $1900.00 and buy a Meisterschaft GT exhaust but Don't change the wheels! I have only seen one other IL blue with the 18's where I live and I like that rarity. Let everyone else make thier M3 look common.

kmarei · 12-23-2008, 02:17 PM

19 is for looks and bragging rights
same reason people put 20's on the car
the "mine is bigger than yours"

i can't stand the chromish finish
looks like all the cheap american cars with bling
the 18"s look much better
i wish they had more options though

09E92M34ME · 12-27-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ihyln

19s are actually lighter but 18s provide better ride comfort and better for tracking due to cheaper tires.

+1

grayshrk · 12-27-2008, 10:45 PM

Love my 18's on graphite. Wouldn't even consider the 19's with graphite, but it may work for some. Plus, I didn't know if I would love the fat tire look or would miss the lower profile of the 19's. Turns out I love the fat tire look.

e46e92love · 12-28-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Singletrack

I got both : )

19s for summer and 18s, with some custom paint, for winter.

This is what I will be doing. Order 19s with the car and then order a set of the OEM 18s (I have a hook-up to get a discount on them).

C17MooseDriver · 12-28-2008, 04:09 PM

Just in terms of looks, 19s look so much better.

I get comments all the time about the rims. People are surprised when I tell them they're OEM.

sales@ESSTuning · 12-28-2008, 09:25 PM

I ordered the 18" with my new car. I thought I liked the 19"s until I saw them in person and realized how much chrome and bling is added to the look of the car. 18" with the fat tire look on Jet Black is

Anthony555 · 11-23-2011, 09:07 PM

I have the 19" Forged rims and they ride a lot harder than an 18" rim for sure. You feel every little thing. I like the feeling of being glued to the road, and like knowing the feel of the surface. So if you want a squishy ride... get 18" rims.

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IWC Doppel Private First Class 7 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I still like my 18's when it comes round to changing tyres I might go 19 but not OEM possibly HRE black P40's
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ase2dais //Mdicted 347 Rep 9,988 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	+1 I also prefer the OEM 18s over the 19s on my Space Grey e92. It works very well with the color scheme. I get alot of compliments over it, it looks mean especially with those fat expensive Sports Pilot 2 tires. Its like a Formula 1 car that is track ready is some of the compliments I've heard.
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10-11-2008, 04:58 AM	#28
Deda Major General 563 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	both are good looking,and because of that i will use 19 for summer and 18 for winter with winter tyres.
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AMJ_77 Captain 20 Rep 667 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 M-DCT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (2)	sorry, I can not stand the look of the 18s. My opinion of course
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12-23-2008, 01:01 PM	#37
RIZZAT Real Men Drive 6sp Manuals! 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2008 IL BLUE M3 6sp Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PHOENIX, AZ iTrader: (0)	The 18's that come on the car are the wheels that are supposed to be on it. The car was revealed with with these wheels and thats what BMW deemed the correct wheel size for the performance of the vehicle. 19's are an OPTION for looks not performance. This is a rce car, when was the last time you saw a race car with dubs on it??? The 18's provide more rubber which means a better ride and handling. By the way, the tires for both wheels are the same brand just different size. Both Michelin Pilot PS2's were custom made for this car. Take the $1900.00 and buy a Meisterschaft GT exhaust but Don't change the wheels! I have only seen one other IL blue with the 18's where I live and I like that rarity. Let everyone else make thier M3 look common.
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kmarei Major General 685 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	19 is for looks and bragging rights same reason people put 20's on the car the "mine is bigger than yours" i can't stand the chromish finish looks like all the cheap american cars with bling the 18"s look much better i wish they had more options though
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grayshrk Private 1 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2008 Graphite E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Love my 18's on graphite. Wouldn't even consider the 19's with graphite, but it may work for some. Plus, I didn't know if I would love the fat tire look or would miss the lower profile of the 19's. Turns out I love the fat tire look.
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C17MooseDriver Captain 20 Rep 878 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Just in terms of looks, 19s look so much better. I get comments all the time about the rims. People are surprised when I tell them they're OEM. __________________
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sales@ESSTuning 390 Rep 3,149 Posts Drives: ESS M3 / M4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: AZ iTrader: (6)	I ordered the 18" with my new car. I thought I liked the 19"s until I saw them in person and realized how much chrome and bling is added to the look of the car. 18" with the fat tire look on Jet Black is
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Anthony555 New Member 7 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 / 2015 M4 SSII Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I have the 19" Forged rims and they ride a lot harder than an 18" rim for sure. You feel every little thing. I like the feeling of being glued to the road, and like knowing the feel of the surface. So if you want a squishy ride... get 18" rims.
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