19OEM or 18OEM???

the_stranger · 10-02-2007, 10:34 AM

I am planning on gettin a 335i in the US. I was browsing through some pictures and the 19s offered here dont look all that great in the pictures. What do you guys think? Which looks better? 18s or 19s?

HyperM3 · 10-02-2007, 10:36 AM

Are you planning on changing the wheels anyway? Get the 18's and use the money you would have put towards upgrading to the 19's and get the ones you really want aftermarket.

the_stranger · 10-02-2007, 10:36 AM

I dont really like to change anything after buying it. So, which do you think looks better and what are the tire sizes in each of them?

HyperM3 · 10-02-2007, 10:39 AM

Well, then which one appeals to you more? What kind of roads will you be driving on? What kind of driving style do you do? When you have to replace your tires, will you feel the anxiety of opening your wallet for pricier 19" options?

mkeds · 10-02-2007, 10:39 AM

Do you mean the style 230s?

Those look great in person.

the_stranger · 10-02-2007, 10:41 AM

I would prefer getting the ones with greater handling but I dont really want to get those which spoil the look of the car.

HyperM3 · 10-02-2007, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_stranger

I would prefer getting the ones with greater handling but I dont really want to get those which spoil the look of the car.

Honestly, you wont lose much handling with the 18's. Plus you wont have to worry about driving more cautiously over bumps and potholes. Go with the design of wheel that makes you "swoon" when you go out to look at your car.

the_stranger · 10-02-2007, 11:03 AM

i am not sure how the 19s look. I have never seen them in person. Did you see them? How do they look when compared to the 18s? I have seen the 18s and I think they look pretty good.

HyperM3 · 10-02-2007, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_stranger

i am not sure how the 19s look. I have never seen them in person. Did you see them? How do they look when compared to the 18s? I have seen the 18s and I think they look pretty good.

Honestly, I havent seen the 19's you are referring to. If you could post a pic of both on here for us to see and compare that would help. Me, I honestly liked the look of the 18's that came on the car (style 162). But I recently upgraded to 19's and non RFT tires.

the_stranger · 10-02-2007, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperM3

Honestly, I havent seen the 19's you are referring to. If you could post a pic of both on here for us to see and compare that would help. Me, I honestly liked the look of the 18's that came on the car (style 162). But I recently upgraded to 19's and non RFT tires.

The first one is with 19s and the second is with 18s.

HyperM3 · 10-02-2007, 02:22 PM

Ahh, didnt realize you were talking coupe. Im honestly not a fan of the 18s on the coupe. I like the 19's better. But its your car in the end and you have to be happy with your choice.

the_stranger · 10-02-2007, 02:26 PM

Thanks a lot for your suggestion man. I will give it a thought before making a decision. Thanks a lot for your help.

HyperM3 · 10-02-2007, 02:32 PM

FWIW, try to find a dealership that has cars with both wheels available for a test drive. Then you can see if theres any difference in ride quality. That might change your mind away from looks.

the_stranger · 10-02-2007, 02:45 PM

ya, may be i should do that.

10-02-2007, 10:34 AM	#1
the_stranger Captain 37 Rep 926 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	19OEM or 18OEM??? I am planning on gettin a 335i in the US. I was browsing through some pictures and the 19s offered here dont look all that great in the pictures. What do you guys think? Which looks better? 18s or 19s? __________________ 2008 e92 M3 6MT AW/BLACK (SOLD) 2009 e92 M3 6MT AW/FR
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

10-02-2007, 10:36 AM	#2
HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 342 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	Are you planning on changing the wheels anyway? Get the 18's and use the money you would have put towards upgrading to the 19's and get the ones you really want aftermarket. __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-02-2007, 10:36 AM	#3
the_stranger Captain 37 Rep 926 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	I dont really like to change anything after buying it. So, which do you think looks better and what are the tire sizes in each of them? __________________ 2008 e92 M3 6MT AW/BLACK (SOLD) 2009 e92 M3 6MT AW/FR
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-02-2007, 10:39 AM	#4
HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 342 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	Well, then which one appeals to you more? What kind of roads will you be driving on? What kind of driving style do you do? When you have to replace your tires, will you feel the anxiety of opening your wallet for pricier 19" options? __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-02-2007, 10:39 AM	#5
mkeds Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 242 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: nowhere iTrader: (0)	Do you mean the style 230s? Those look great in person.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-02-2007, 10:41 AM	#6
the_stranger Captain 37 Rep 926 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	I would prefer getting the ones with greater handling but I dont really want to get those which spoil the look of the car. __________________ 2008 e92 M3 6MT AW/BLACK (SOLD) 2009 e92 M3 6MT AW/FR
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-02-2007, 11:03 AM	#8
the_stranger Captain 37 Rep 926 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	i am not sure how the 19s look. I have never seen them in person. Did you see them? How do they look when compared to the 18s? I have seen the 18s and I think they look pretty good. __________________ 2008 e92 M3 6MT AW/BLACK (SOLD) 2009 e92 M3 6MT AW/FR
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-02-2007, 02:22 PM	#11
HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 342 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	Ahh, didnt realize you were talking coupe. Im honestly not a fan of the 18s on the coupe. I like the 19's better. But its your car in the end and you have to be happy with your choice. __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-02-2007, 02:26 PM	#12
the_stranger Captain 37 Rep 926 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	Thanks a lot for your suggestion man. I will give it a thought before making a decision. Thanks a lot for your help. __________________ 2008 e92 M3 6MT AW/BLACK (SOLD) 2009 e92 M3 6MT AW/FR
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-02-2007, 02:32 PM	#13
HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 342 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	FWIW, try to find a dealership that has cars with both wheels available for a test drive. Then you can see if theres any difference in ride quality. That might change your mind away from looks. __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-02-2007, 02:45 PM	#14
the_stranger Captain 37 Rep 926 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	ya, may be i should do that. __________________ 2008 e92 M3 6MT AW/BLACK (SOLD) 2009 e92 M3 6MT AW/FR
	Appreciate 0 Quote