18s or 19s...You Vote! **POLL**

SlammedR8 · 08-07-2009, 09:29 AM

There are lots of threads on the topic, this is the newest one:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288293

Another member suggested we do a poll to see what the majority likes...so here we go!

MTROIS · 08-07-2009, 09:37 AM

19" with Jet Black....FTW!!!!

FStop7 · 08-07-2009, 10:07 AM

The 19's look "meh" stock but if you paint them black they look amazing.

SlammedR8 · 08-07-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

The 19's look "meh" stock but if you paint them black they look amazing.

Really?

personally I think the 19s look amazing stock and look horrible painted black. it looses its classiness!

SoreHead · 08-07-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

Really?

personally I think the 19s look amazing stock and look horrible painted black. it looses its classiness!

too chrome looking. That went out in the 80's.

Dark is the way to go in any size.

TheBry · 08-07-2009, 10:45 AM

19's all the way baby!

fortressmaximus · 08-07-2009, 10:52 AM

Often times the first thing people say they love about my car lookswise are the 19s. I don't think they they are too chromish. Granted the 18s may look more aggressive but the 19s have the flair and visual appeal...at least for me.

SoreHead · 08-07-2009, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fortressmaximus

Often times the first thing people say they love about my car lookswise are the 19s. I don't think they they are too chromish. Granted the 18s may look more aggressive but the 19s have the flair and visual appeal...at least for me.

You live in the sun so they're shiny. We're really just a bunch of magpies

RealSanaii · 08-07-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MTROIS

19" with Jet Black....FTW!!!!

RealSanaii · 08-07-2009, 11:00 AM

I also like the new M3 edition 19' wheels. I'm thinking about powdercoating mine as well in the near future.

fortressmaximus · 08-07-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SoreHead

You live in the sun so they're shiny. We're really just a bunch of magpies

Haha...well I like the 18s too particularly on certain color combos. Yes I live in the sun and the wheels are easier to take care of here than where you are. The 18s can go a long while before they look dirty which I imagine is a good thing up north

330CIZHP · 08-07-2009, 11:02 AM

19s all the way. They are typical M wheels you will expect on an expensive car. The 18s look too small, bland and ugly on the M3.

foosh · 08-07-2009, 11:12 AM

I was certain this would be a landslide in favor of the OEM 19s.

zacbol · 08-07-2009, 11:28 AM

I have the 18s. I think they have an understated menace and look a bit more unique, whereas the 19s just look like every other rim you see out there. I'm probably in the minority though.

AMPowerJ · 08-07-2009, 11:32 AM

I voted for the 19's which I have but I was seconds away from ordering the 18's which I think look good but you really can't beat a 19 inch forged wheel for $1200 more and it is actually a bit lighter than the 18s. That made up my mind and I don't regret it one bit.

Finnegan · 08-07-2009, 11:41 AM

I voted for the 19s because I just think it's a great deal for the money. However, some colors/body styles just look better with the 18s. I think you need to account for the entire "look" of the car, not just the wheels.

It also depends on the roads you drive. Crappy roads, potholes, etc., I'd think you'd be better off with the 18s. I know of one instance where if I'd had 19s they'd have been toast (the extra rubber saved my tires/wheels).

Personally, I like the 18s on my AW vert--I don't think it would look as good with the 19s. And I'm on a mission to eliminate any "chrome" type look on the car, so the color of the 18s is in alignment with that goal.

I'm just not sticking to one camp--I'll say it depends on several factors.

jackolo · 08-07-2009, 11:52 AM

18"s for me. I wanted to keep the bling factor down and I liked the non flat faced spokes on the 18's. If they offered the same wheel in 19s though, I would have ordered them.

ChinoOrtega · 08-07-2009, 12:00 PM

Besides powdercoating, which is not available here, would painting the 19" matte black last??????

PunjabiM3 · 08-07-2009, 12:37 PM

I think the 18s look better than the 19s on the following colors: alpine white, sparkling graphite, and silverstone. I definitely think the 19s look better on the blacks and interlagos. I think both look equally as good on melbourne red.

The decision I believe comes to your modding habits. I for one have always bought aftermarket wheels, so I think the 18s are better in terms of overall handling, ride comfort, and tires. Not only are tires cheaper for the 18s by a significant margin, but there are a lot more choices out there, whether it be track tires or winter tires.

C17MooseDriver · 08-07-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by zacbol

I have the 18s. I think they have an understated menace and look a bit more unique, whereas the 19s just look like every other rim you see out there. I'm probably in the minority though.

I was thinking the complete opposite. Everyone is surprised my 19s come from the factory.

isugoo · 08-07-2009, 01:43 PM

I wish stock 18s (color/design) in 19s. That'll be my pick.

I like stock 19 as well but it's not unique anymore (don't get me wrong- it's beautiful wheels still, I just don't get the "wow" feel like when I saw E46's 19 very first time) since it's somewhat close to E46M3's.

footie · 08-07-2009, 01:55 PM

How many people here who have 19" ever drove an E9? M3 with 18"?

It's serious question because the difference in ride quality and balance it quite surprising. I got an M3 out on a test drive when I was considering the M and that car was fitted with 19", I actually decided against it back then and only considered it again over 7 months late when another dealer had one with DCT. I as always requested the car out for a day so I got to drive it around the roads I was familiar with and this M3 was fitted with the stock 18", the ride difference was remarkable, were as before it bounced from bump to bump and the imperfections were very noticeable this M3 flowed over the road.

Needless to say I ordered the M3 thus equipped and knew in my own mind that I had probably the best equipped M3 available (18"+EDC).

Also as someone else remarked on, the 18" do happen to give the M3 an aggressive stance but it's much more colour dependent, pick the wrong colour and the wheels look awful which is something one could never say about the 19".

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer ? 18" or 19" OEM M3 Wheels? ?
18"	119	34.80%
19"	223	65.20%
Voters: 342. You may not vote on this poll

08-07-2009, 09:29 AM	#1
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MTROIS Major 188 Rep 1,153 Posts Drives: on the wrong side of the Ocean Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA iTrader: (0)	19" with Jet Black....FTW!!!! __________________ 2019 M2C MT (ED + PCD) \| 2008 M3 Coupé MT \| 1995 M3 LTW MT \| BMW CCA HPDE Instructor
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FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	The 19's look "meh" stock but if you paint them black they look amazing. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/
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TheBry Major 139 Rep 1,020 Posts Drives: 2016 G12 750i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco, California iTrader: (0)	19's all the way baby! __________________ Past: 2008 M3 (E93) naturally aspirated V8 realness! Past: 2012 740Li (F02) M-Sport (European Delivery) Present: 2016 750i (G12) M-Sport
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fortressmaximus Captain 104 Rep 680 Posts Drives: BSM M4 Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Often times the first thing people say they love about my car lookswise are the 19s. I don't think they they are too chromish. Granted the 18s may look more aggressive but the 19s have the flair and visual appeal...at least for me.
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RealSanaii Lieutenant 21 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 2008 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I also like the new M3 edition 19' wheels. I'm thinking about powdercoating mine as well in the near future. __________________ I get it now... BMW FTW!
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08-07-2009, 11:02 AM	#12
330CIZHP Major 62 Rep 1,211 Posts Drives: BMW 330 CI ZHP Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (0)	19s all the way. They are typical M wheels you will expect on an expensive car. The 18s look too small, bland and ugly on the M3.
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foosh Major 27 Rep 1,314 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E93 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Annapolis, MD iTrader: (0)	I was certain this would be a landslide in favor of the OEM 19s. __________________
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08-07-2009, 11:28 AM	#14
zacbol Private 12 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bellevue, Wa iTrader: (0)	I have the 18s. I think they have an understated menace and look a bit more unique, whereas the 19s just look like every other rim you see out there. I'm probably in the minority though.
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08-07-2009, 11:32 AM	#15
AMPowerJ One mod leads to another ... 416 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blythewood, SC iTrader: (10)	I voted for the 19's which I have but I was seconds away from ordering the 18's which I think look good but you really can't beat a 19 inch forged wheel for $1200 more and it is actually a bit lighter than the 18s. That made up my mind and I don't regret it one bit. __________________ Current: 2014 F10 M5 Previous: 2015 F80 M3, 2013 E92 M3, 2013 F10 M5, 2009 E90 M3, 1998 E36 M3
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Finnegan Dog Listener 703 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	I voted for the 19s because I just think it's a great deal for the money. However, some colors/body styles just look better with the 18s. I think you need to account for the entire "look" of the car, not just the wheels. It also depends on the roads you drive. Crappy roads, potholes, etc., I'd think you'd be better off with the 18s. I know of one instance where if I'd had 19s they'd have been toast (the extra rubber saved my tires/wheels). Personally, I like the 18s on my AW vert--I don't think it would look as good with the 19s. And I'm on a mission to eliminate any "chrome" type look on the car, so the color of the 18s is in alignment with that goal. I'm just not sticking to one camp--I'll say it depends on several factors.
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jackolo Groin Grabbingly Trascendent 44 Rep 431 Posts Drives: 17' M3 ZCP AY/SS 6MT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Edmonton AB iTrader: (5)	18"s for me. I wanted to keep the bling factor down and I liked the non flat faced spokes on the 18's. If they offered the same wheel in 19s though, I would have ordered them. __________________
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ChinoOrtega Captain 50 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Guatemala iTrader: (0)	Besides powdercoating, which is not available here, would painting the 19" matte black last??????
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PunjabiM3 Colonel 253 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: M5 CS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Flower Mound, TX iTrader: (1)	I think the 18s look better than the 19s on the following colors: alpine white, sparkling graphite, and silverstone. I definitely think the 19s look better on the blacks and interlagos. I think both look equally as good on melbourne red. The decision I believe comes to your modding habits. I for one have always bought aftermarket wheels, so I think the 18s are better in terms of overall handling, ride comfort, and tires. Not only are tires cheaper for the 18s by a significant margin, but there are a lot more choices out there, whether it be track tires or winter tires. __________________ 2012 Audi R8 V10TT\| 6MT\| Suzuka Grey 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale\| Rosso Scuderia 2020 BMW X7\| Mineral White 2024 718 GT4 RS \| Arctic Grey
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isugoo Major General 248 Rep 6,125 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (73)	I wish stock 18s (color/design) in 19s. That'll be my pick. I like stock 19 as well but it's not unique anymore (don't get me wrong- it's beautiful wheels still, I just don't get the "wow" feel like when I saw E46's 19 very first time) since it's somewhat close to E46M3's. __________________ PAST: F80 M3 ZCP \| 911.1 C2S \| F10 M5 ZCP \| E70 X5M \| E90 M3 \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3
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