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[C17MooseDriver]

Not of fan of the 18s. They kinda look undersized and looks like they're covered in brake dust.

I get comments on the 19s all the time. People are surprised it isn't an aftermarket wheel.

[AMOCHOSTO]

Originally Posted by Nawaaz

I'm very happy I was of help to you.



Right on.

One more thing you forgot: 18's look awesome on IB also.

I saw my car from a distance yesterday for the first time and i wasn't loving the wheels. Maybe when I'm alowed closer.

First time I saw the 18s it was on a MR sedan. i just loved them on that car!

[4times]

Yep, 19's are THE "M" wheels....that's why I have two sets! Winter and Summer

[330CIZHP]

From an unbiased observer, 19 inch rims >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 18 inch rims.

I heard the chief test engineer of M3 saying in a video for BMW Australia that the 19 inch one's are meant for "best performance" while the 18 inch one's are for "more comfort and ease in everyday life".

I saw both of them in real life just a few days ago. One with the 18 inch one's are disappointingly bland. The grey shade really makes them look unnoticeable and almost too small.

I saw a red coupe with the 19 inch rims yesterday with the front wheel turned other way slightly and it looked so aggressive. It screamed "sports car" to me while the 18 inch rims did not.

[nusevad]

Im not a big fan of the 19s, didnt get them because i really like the look of the 18s more, they def. look much better in person and looks great on dark colored Ms

[Nawaaz]

Originally Posted by rav7ks

The 19" stockers look great on my AW. They look better than what is seen in the pics. I've added spacers 15/10 and with the Dinan springs the handling is slightly better than stock. I've pushed the car both in stock and modded form and have to disagree with Nawaaz that the spacer/spring combo degrades the stock handling of the car. It only adds to it.

And you have every right to disagree with me.

Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

Im not a big fan of the 19s, didnt get them because i really like the look of the 18s more, they def. look much better in person and looks great on dark colored Ms

Yup. Some guys like myself just feel there's something more special about the 18's. And vice-versa.

[footie]

Originally Posted by 330CIZHP

I heard the chief test engineer of M3 saying in a video for BMW Australia that the 19 inch one's are meant for "best performance" while the 18 inch one's are for "more comfort and ease in everyday life".

The only reason for saying that is the money, you pay approx £1300 for those rims+tyres, where as the manufacturer pays about £150. Easy money if you ask me and reason enough to promote them at every opportunity.

Almost all the testing done at the ring was conducted on 18" rims, it's the driver's choice.

[M3Captain]

At first I was skeptical about my 18's, but I love the look on AW.

[JC919]

Why you want some? I much prefer the look of the 18s.

[boostedtwin]

Originally Posted by Nawaaz

I'd have to disagree on the 19's looking better than the 18's, but that's just me of course. The 19's look more flashier, but the 18's look more aggressive and meaner for sure. In the beginning, I was so sure that I was going to order my M3 with the 19's.....But as I kept seeing pics of the 18's and the 19's on several M3's on this forum.....I knew that the 18's were for me.

There are quite a few members who will agree with me and there are quite a few members who will not. I love my 18's and I've already been given an offer from someone who was wanting to buy them also. I declined the offer since I'm very attached to my 18's.

Agree 100% with you. You can see what I have on the car now on sig. The 19's looks good on some dark colors but on AW is too flashy IMO. The 18's just looks raw and more of a track performer which is what the M is all about. That's one of the reasons I sold my 20" LM's and went with OEM 18's. I just love them now and together with the NT05 my car is glue to the ground on turns.

[fpblue]

Originally Posted by srobmw

Dear God no!

I got the 18s for winter and track use. I'm thinking of getting them painted black. What do you guys think?

[srobmw]

Originally Posted by fpblue

I got the 18s for winter and track use. I'm thinking of getting them painted black. What do you guys think?

It's acceptable on the 18's.

[Voltigeur]

Originally Posted by Jesal@Project 808

For the price you get..

Good quality, forged.
Looks great
Decent weight for 19s
etc...

After adding spacers to my car, im having a hard time wanting to get aftermarket wheels. Im really digging the OEM 19s for now..

Sounds good, no great. And If I'd had the Black 19s option

I did select the 19s: last minute options' change! But I DO like the 18s and had selected them; and if I'd got a Space Grey I would have got 18s.

And yes: the serious track wheels are the 18s Bit like EDC: fastest track option typically is not the hardest settiing, ie, Sport Plus

[Damage Inc]

I have the 19's and will be selling them due to the high cost of 19" tires. I had to pay $500 for a single tire (nail) where I can get some decent 18" tires around $250 each. Since I like to track my car plus drive hard, I'm going with the 18's. If tire price was equal, I would stick with the 19's as they look good on black cars...

[AMOCHOSTO]

I went to the dealership to see my car close up and sit in it. Up close and on a sunny day they look great on IB! For a split second I almost regretted going for the RACs.

I guess I'll just have to alternate the wheels weekly!!

[DevJ]

I love both the 18s and the 19s, but just preferred the 19s. No big deal really, both wheels look amazing to me. My friend Nawaaz has the 18s and his car is IB and I think that color is best suited with the 18s

[farbarg]

Originally Posted by Nawaaz

I'd have to disagree on the 19's looking better than the 18's, but that's just me of course. The 19's look more flashier, but the 18's look more aggressive and meaner for sure. In the beginning, I was so sure that I was going to order my M3 with the 19's.....But as I kept seeing pics of the 18's and the 19's on several M3's on this forum.....I knew that the 18's were for me.

There are quite a few members who will agree with me and there are quite a few members who will not. I love my 18's and I've already been given an offer from someone who was wanting to buy them also. I declined the offer since I'm very attached to my 18's.

+1

18's look mean on SS2 e90. 19's are too bling-bling for me. And they *hide* brake dust.

[spyderco10]

The 19's are beautiful wheels, and would be a type/style of wheel I'd buy if they were an aftermarket choice.

[foosh]

Originally Posted by farbarg

+1

18's look mean on SS2 e90. 19's are too bling-bling for me. And they *hide* brake dust.

Yes they do, since they look like brake dust all the time, clean or dirty. Actually, the 19s do a pretty good job of that too, since the inner panes and barrel surfaces are powder-coated a dark titanium color.

[rich2saint]

Ack... this thread is making things even tougher - both sides have been respectful and made good points. I have struggled with this decision for over 3 months. At first, I was all about the 19s, just looked, well, like a better fit for the car - just defaulted to the 19s. Then, I saw a pic of the 18s with spacers: more aggressive, meaner - and, hey, $ in my pocket towards the performance steering wheel and cheaper replacement tires. They were better looking than I initially gave them credit and grew on me even more. The 18s make more sense economically, and the ride would probably be a bit better on these f'ed up DC roads, etc etc... but even with all those points the rational side of my brain makes - the frosted-side reminds me I do like the look of the 19s a bit more. AHHHHHHH!!!!!!

[Nawaaz]

Originally Posted by boostedtwin

Agree 100% with you. You can see what I have on the car now on sig. The 19's looks good on some dark colors but on AW is too flashy IMO. The 18's just looks raw and more of a track performer which is what the M is all about. That's one of the reasons I sold my 20" LM's and went with OEM 18's. I just love them now and together with the NT05 my car is glue to the ground on turns.

Thanks man!

Originally Posted by DevJ

I love both the 18s and the 19s, but just preferred the 19s. No big deal really, both wheels look amazing to me. My friend Nawaaz has the 18s and his car is IB and I think that color is best suited with the 18s

Hi Dev! Thanks for the compliments partner!

Originally Posted by farbarg

+1

18's look mean on SS2 e90. 19's are too bling-bling for me. And they *hide* brake dust.

Thank you sir!

[Nawaaz]

Originally Posted by rich2saint

Ack... this thread is making things even tougher - both sides have been respectful and made good points. I have struggled with this decision for over 3 months. At first, I was all about the 19s, just looked, well, like a better fit for the car - just defaulted to the 19s. Then, I saw a pic of the 18s with spacers: more aggressive, meaner - and, hey, $ in my pocket towards the performance steering wheel and cheaper replacement tires. They were better looking than I initially gave them credit and grew on me even more. The 18s make more sense economically, and the ride would probably be a bit better on these f'ed up DC roads, etc etc... but even with all those points the rational side of my brain makes - the frosted-side reminds me I do like the look of the 19s a bit more. AHHHHHHH!!!!!!

I was almost in the same position as you except at I knew towards the end that I was 100% going with the 18's.

My honest advice: Meet up with a few local members and view both to see which ones you'll be most happy with.