style 189 19's?

RJD · 08-26-2006, 09:40 AM

I was at the dealer yesterday checking out the 328 demo, and on their wheel wall, they had an 3 series optional 19 that looked very similar to the new sport package wheel on the coupe. Has anyone else seen these? They also had runflats on...conti's I think. But after seeing the 17s on the 328 demo, which were rediculously small, I think even the 18s will be not large enough so 19s will definitely be in order.

Zeroday · 08-26-2006, 10:16 AM

all you guys that want 19's...don't you think its going to be a really rough ride, especially with the run flats?

335I talian Stallion NJ · 08-26-2006, 10:29 AM

Are the 199's a new style and available in US? If so how do you get them? Was not an option when I ordered my E92 a month ago? I thought no 19in available for US and thats why we can't get style 230???

RJD · 08-26-2006, 10:47 AM

Correct me if I am wrong then, but I thought the 199 was an E90 option...something from your accessory giude? And as for the ride harshness...its going to be a little harsh anyway, and its something that I am willing to go with as a trade off for looks and the arguable performance difference.

Zeroday · 08-26-2006, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RJD

Correct me if I am wrong then, but I thought the 199 was an E90 option...something from your accessory giude? And as for the ride harshness...its going to be a little harsh anyway, and its something that I am willing to go with as a trade off for looks and the arguable performance difference.

just out of curiousity what performance increases were you expecting with the 19"s? i had 19"s on my 350z and they actually slowed the car down a bit even though they were lighter than stock (increased rotational mass).

RJD · 08-26-2006, 11:02 AM

Again, I say it is arguable, but 19s should give sharper and quicker turning responsiveness as well as road feel (what some may call harsher).

RGRAY · 08-26-2006, 12:05 PM

I LOVE the 199s.

335I talian Stallion NJ · 08-26-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by carlitosz

Going from 18" RFT to 19" non-RFT will actually be a smoother and softer ride. As for Style 199 they are an option for the E90 but they fit the E92 as well. 19" Style 230 will not be an option in the US.

How much are 199's?

RGRAY · 08-26-2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 335I talian Stallion NJ

How much are 199's?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

MeTaL · 08-27-2006, 04:54 AM

I'm gonna get ACS Type IV 18" RFT. If I don't like the RFT's, is it possible to swap the tires for non-RFT ? Someone told me that this might not be possible while keeping the wheels.

ZuerstBMW · 08-27-2006, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RGRAY

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

You can get them for between 1,500-1,600 shipped if you shop around.

You can always buy regular tires, you dont have to get runflats.

SCOTT748 · 08-27-2006, 06:23 AM

RJD,

I swung by the local dealership a few weeks ago asking about winter tires, and the service department gave me a book that list all factory wheels for all series and the prices in euros/retail.

for the 199 style wheels with bridgestones complete 3350 euros
only the front wheels 19X8 380 euros each / rears 19X9 390
the 189 front 18X8 335 euros/ rears 18X8.5 348
and the 230's were fronts 19X8 380 euros / and rears 19X9 390

The book lists the part #'s individually if you need them, not sure which
ones the US has access to.
Hope this helped

Scott

08-26-2006, 09:40 AM	#1
RJD Roundel Convert 2 Rep 59 Posts Drives: Space Grey 335i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	style 189 19's? I was at the dealer yesterday checking out the 328 demo, and on their wheel wall, they had an 3 series optional 19 that looked very similar to the new sport package wheel on the coupe. Has anyone else seen these? They also had runflats on...conti's I think. But after seeing the 17s on the 328 demo, which were rediculously small, I think even the 18s will be not large enough so 19s will definitely be in order. __________________ e92 335i Space Grey/Coral Red ZPP ZSP Valentine 1 hardwired
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Zeroday Colonel 46 Rep 2,350 Posts Drives: Plymouth Volare Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: your nerves iTrader: (0)	all you guys that want 19's...don't you think its going to be a really rough ride, especially with the run flats?
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335I talian Stallion NJ Captain 54 Rep 731 Posts Drives: 04 Z4 3.0I Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	Are the 199's a new style and available in US? If so how do you get them? Was not an option when I ordered my E92 a month ago? I thought no 19in available for US and thats why we can't get style 230???
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RJD Roundel Convert 2 Rep 59 Posts Drives: Space Grey 335i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	Correct me if I am wrong then, but I thought the 199 was an E90 option...something from your accessory giude? And as for the ride harshness...its going to be a little harsh anyway, and its something that I am willing to go with as a trade off for looks and the arguable performance difference. __________________ e92 335i Space Grey/Coral Red ZPP ZSP Valentine 1 hardwired
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RJD Roundel Convert 2 Rep 59 Posts Drives: Space Grey 335i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	Again, I say it is arguable, but 19s should give sharper and quicker turning responsiveness as well as road feel (what some may call harsher). __________________ e92 335i Space Grey/Coral Red ZPP ZSP Valentine 1 hardwired
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RGRAY Captain 28 Rep 872 Posts Drives: 330xi SG/TERRA/STEP/SP/HS/CA Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	I LOVE the 199s. Attached Images __________________ 330xi/Sparkling Graphite/Terra/Walnut Burl/Steptronic/Sports Package/Heated Seats/Comfort Access...(blacklines, tint and a black grill). http://www.e90post.com/forums/e90gar...20TINT%20A.jpg
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MeTaL Private First Class 4 Rep 115 Posts Drives: E90 320D Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	I'm gonna get ACS Type IV 18" RFT. If I don't like the RFT's, is it possible to swap the tires for non-RFT ? Someone told me that this might not be possible while keeping the wheels.
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08-27-2006, 06:23 AM	#12
SCOTT748 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 36 Posts Drives: E60 528i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Diamondhead, MS iTrader: (0)	RJD, I swung by the local dealership a few weeks ago asking about winter tires, and the service department gave me a book that list all factory wheels for all series and the prices in euros/retail. for the 199 style wheels with bridgestones complete 3350 euros only the front wheels 19X8 380 euros each / rears 19X9 390 the 189 front 18X8 335 euros/ rears 18X8.5 348 and the 230's were fronts 19X8 380 euros / and rears 19X9 390 The book lists the part #'s individually if you need them, not sure which ones the US has access to. Hope this helped Scott
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