19 inch M sport alloys

sheps · 03-16-2010, 11:00 AM

I had 225M's on my M Sport.
Covered 36k miles with no problems.
Present owner has added another 4k to the tally, still no issues.
I swapped from runflats to Michy PS2's at about 22k miles.

BGM · 03-16-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BIGTIME

Yeh BGM that's what I was going to do. If it comes with 225's and they do crack I'd get a set of 230's.

no no, replace with aftermarket!

MB London · 03-16-2010, 02:02 PM

you cant put 230's on an M sport car, would look stupid

toxicnerve · 03-16-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MB London

you cant put 230's on an M sport car, would look stupid

Never one to mince words are you MB?!

I think someone here already did it, looked pretty nice IIRC.

Jules6 · 03-16-2010, 03:43 PM

Ocean BMW in Plymouth have had no 225 wheels crack, or so they tell me, but I have no reason to disbelieve them.
I have colleagues with 225s and theirs haven't cracked.
Maybe we have fewer speed humps and potholes down here.

Basically where I'm coming from is that whilst there have been an unusually high number of these wheels cracking it is still only relative.

I wouldn't worry unduly about it besides which if you want an MSport you haven't got much choice unless you want to pay out for a different set.

Alternatively if it worries you that much then look for an SE with 230s which also can crack albeit fewer cases. There are plenty of SEs with 230s so you shouldn't have trouble getting one. The 230 is a lovely wheel for the E92.

MB London · 03-16-2010, 04:24 PM

I have had my 225's for about 6 months, I have also hit some pretty large pot holes and they are fine.

I dont think anyone (maybe bmw) has any real bone-fide stats on 225's, but I would suggest it is still a nominal amount that have cracked. Whatever the amount is, it is clearly too many but I think it is still the minority.

BIGTIME · 03-17-2010, 04:11 AM

Thanks for all the replies. Looks like it's definately going to be a 335i in white.

dxb335d · 03-17-2010, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MB London

you cant put 230's on an M sport car, would look stupid

MB London · 03-17-2010, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

its the truth

dxb335d · 03-17-2010, 04:38 AM

No its not. Ive seen plenty of 230's on Msport and they look great.

MB London · 03-17-2010, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

No its not. Ive seen plenty of 230's on Msport and they look great.

No they dont

dxb335d · 03-17-2010, 05:38 AM

Yes they do

BGM · 03-17-2010, 06:03 AM

lol^ :P

MB London · 03-17-2010, 06:06 AM

I’ think you’ll find they don’t

dxb335d · 03-17-2010, 06:09 AM

I think you'll find they do.

MB London · 03-17-2010, 06:18 AM

not

dxb335d · 03-17-2010, 06:27 AM

DO

MB London · 03-17-2010, 06:54 AM

Carlos, you are starting to act childish now

dxb335d · 03-17-2010, 06:57 AM

and your not?!

MB London · 03-17-2010, 07:14 AM

I’ll do you a deal, I will accept that 230’s look good on a M sport trim, if you agree that a 335i is quicker than a 335d (stock for stock)

mark64 · 03-17-2010, 01:55 PM

mine failed first mot, cracked rear, only done 22,000mls

zltm089 · 03-17-2010, 03:17 PM

Go for aftermarket!....would look nicer! and won't crack!...;-)

03-16-2010, 11:00 AM	#23
sheps Colonel 73 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK iTrader: (2)	I had 225M's on my M Sport. Covered 36k miles with no problems. Present owner has added another 4k to the tally, still no issues. I swapped from runflats to Michy PS2's at about 22k miles. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.
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MB London Come as you are 136 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: M4 SSll Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	you cant put 230's on an M sport car, would look stupid
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Jules6 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 243 Posts Drives: F31 330d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Devon iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 G21 330i M Spo ... [0.00]	Ocean BMW in Plymouth have had no 225 wheels crack, or so they tell me, but I have no reason to disbelieve them. I have colleagues with 225s and theirs haven't cracked. Maybe we have fewer speed humps and potholes down here. Basically where I'm coming from is that whilst there have been an unusually high number of these wheels cracking it is still only relative. I wouldn't worry unduly about it besides which if you want an MSport you haven't got much choice unless you want to pay out for a different set. Alternatively if it worries you that much then look for an SE with 230s which also can crack albeit fewer cases. There are plenty of SEs with 230s so you shouldn't have trouble getting one. The 230 is a lovely wheel for the E92. __________________ F31 330d M Sport Previous Cars: E36 318is Coupe, E46 323ci, E46 M3, E92 325d M Sport
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MB London Come as you are 136 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: M4 SSll Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I have had my 225's for about 6 months, I have also hit some pretty large pot holes and they are fine. I dont think anyone (maybe bmw) has any real bone-fide stats on 225's, but I would suggest it is still a nominal amount that have cracked. Whatever the amount is, it is clearly too many but I think it is still the minority.
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03-17-2010, 04:11 AM	#29
BIGTIME Lieutenant 27 Rep 498 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT - Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the replies. Looks like it's definately going to be a 335i in white.
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03-17-2010, 04:38 AM	#32
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03-17-2010, 06:03 AM	#35
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03-17-2010, 06:06 AM	#36
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MB London Come as you are 136 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: M4 SSll Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	not
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03-17-2010, 06:54 AM	#40
MB London Come as you are 136 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: M4 SSll Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Carlos, you are starting to act childish now
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MB London Come as you are 136 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: M4 SSll Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I’ll do you a deal, I will accept that 230’s look good on a M sport trim, if you agree that a 335i is quicker than a 335d (stock for stock)
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03-17-2010, 01:55 PM	#43
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03-17-2010, 03:17 PM	#44
zltm089 Banned 243 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	Go for aftermarket!....would look nicer! and won't crack!...;-)
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