Poll: What size are your summer wheels?

Blubaron79 · 01-16-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

Slightly in the front maybe, but I still get compliments in any case..

Do you have pictures? I'm curious how it looks.

Dark_Knight_335 · 01-16-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

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Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

Slightly in the front maybe, but I still get compliments in any case..

Do you have pictures? I'm curious how it looks.

What do you drive? The E92 will look different in stance than the E90, obviously. I have an E92. Looking for pics now

Blubaron79 · 01-16-2012, 05:41 PM

I have an E92

Dark_Knight_335 · 01-16-2012, 07:41 PM

Well, for what it's worth, here are some pics. Car is pretty much stock now, but that is what she was in her heyday

Blubaron79 · 01-16-2012, 09:38 PM

19s don't look bad at all on an xDrive.

Dark_Knight_335 · 01-16-2012, 10:20 PM

I didn't think so

I'll admit the slight rake bothered me at first, but I got over it. Hope this helps you bro.

itrocks4u · 01-16-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

I didn't think so

I'll admit the slight rake bothered me at first, but I got over it. Hope this helps you bro.

How did you like the ride?

turb0mik3 · 01-17-2012, 12:03 AM

19s are for people who don't think they are cool enough and need an excuse to think they are... 18s are almost always lighter, look more aggressive, better handling, better ride, less likely to bend, and have cheaper tire options. Quite easy choice in my opinion.

itrocks4u · 01-17-2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mflowt5

19s are for people who don't think they are cool enough and need an excuse to think they are... 18s are almost always lighter, look more aggressive, better handling, better ride, less likely to bend, and have cheaper tire options. Quite easy choice in my opinion.

More than 57% think that as per the poll above.

turb0mik3 · 01-17-2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by itrocks4u

More than 57% think that as per the poll above.

Sad isn't it?

amullo · 01-17-2012, 03:17 AM

I´ve got 17" and that is enough.. my old e46 had 16" and that worked well also. Better quality ride then these 17". I cant understand why people put on 19" or bigger, but maybe its because I´m an old guy.

Pic of
summer setup
summer tires vs winter tires
winter setup (current, but with BMW logos)

Dark_Knight_335 · 01-17-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by itrocks4u

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Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

I didn't think so

I'll admit the slight rake bothered me at first, but I got over it. Hope this helps you bro.

How did you like the ride?

No different than 17"s really, a bit more harsh. Definitely do NOT keep RFTs on em, switch to rubbers for sure.

Just don't drive like an asshole and be fairly careful when you have em- because you WILL do more damage to tires and potentially rims.

iFRANChISe · 01-17-2012, 11:11 AM

I've got 2 sets of 19's and my stock 18" 162's. I interchange them whenever throughout the year/seasons. Weather isn't too much of a factor for me. The 19's fit well for the size of the car. I do like the way 18" wheels ride better than my 19's. I think suspension can play a big role also. Really it's just a matter of personal preference.

Pcemkr · 01-17-2012, 01:41 PM

Wide 18"s for summer, narrow 18"s for winter.
Wide 18"s > generic 19"s

AllBlackBimmer · 01-17-2012, 02:11 PM

can someone post a picture of a sedan with 19s that has the BMW SPORT SUSPENSION?

... then maybe some pics of same setup but with 18s? ( sedan, sport suspension)

thanks.

edirtaynine · 01-17-2012, 02:34 PM

19x8.5 front, 19x9.5 rear. year round

kamek · 01-17-2012, 07:01 PM

19" OEM 359M

Gimmethecash · 01-17-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Taipei-TT

19"

If you are running 17"s and you spend money to upgrade, the 18"s are still going to look too small. I had 17" RFT on my car stock. 19" and regular tires and I can't complain at all about the ride quality.

I spent money to upgrade from my stock 18's to nicer, wider, and lighter 18's and I'm very happy. They don't look too small to me; 19's look too big to me.

To each their own.

itrocks4u · 01-17-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kamek

19" OEM 359M

wow

kamek · 01-17-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by itrocks4u

wow

328xi represent!

badass1g · 01-18-2012, 03:31 AM

While i believe 18 and 20 inch setups are cheaper, 19's simply fit the car perfect... If its a 135 you should go with 18's. And on 5 series you need 20's for sure.

remmib · 01-18-2012, 11:00 AM

20" summers and 17" winters.

View Poll Results: Fill in the blank: I have _______ wheels for my summers
17" or lower	7	4.96%
18"	52	36.88%
19"	77	54.61%
20" or higher	5	3.55%
Voters: 141. You may not vote on this poll

01-16-2012, 05:41 PM	#25
Blubaron79 Brigadier General 1432 Rep 4,723 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I have an E92 __________________ Current: 2021 M340i xDrive Previous: '18 340i xDrive; '15 335 xDrive; '14 435i xDrive; '09 335 E92 xDrive
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01-16-2012, 07:41 PM	#26
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Well, for what it's worth, here are some pics. Car is pretty much stock now, but that is what she was in her heyday Attached Images
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01-16-2012, 09:38 PM	#27
Blubaron79 Brigadier General 1432 Rep 4,723 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	19s don't look bad at all on an xDrive. __________________ Current: 2021 M340i xDrive Previous: '18 340i xDrive; '15 335 xDrive; '14 435i xDrive; '09 335 E92 xDrive
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01-16-2012, 10:20 PM	#28
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	I didn't think so I'll admit the slight rake bothered me at first, but I got over it. Hope this helps you bro.
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01-17-2012, 12:03 AM	#30
turb0mik3 242 Rep 2,781 Posts Drives: E90 335i Racecar Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i [8.90]	19s are for people who don't think they are cool enough and need an excuse to think they are... 18s are almost always lighter, look more aggressive, better handling, better ride, less likely to bend, and have cheaper tire options. Quite easy choice in my opinion. __________________ HG Motorsports \| Motiv Motorsport \| Sparta Evolution \| BBS Motorsports \| Sabelt \| JRZ \| NASA ST1 SoCal --- 554whp/487wtrq --- 3200lbs <<YouTube Channel w/ Race Videos>>
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01-17-2012, 03:17 AM	#33
amullo Swedish F31 lightenthusiast 48 Rep 496 Posts Drives: BMW F31 320d xdrive Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Volvo V60 [0.00] 2010 Ducati Multist ... [10.00]	I´ve got 17" and that is enough.. my old e46 had 16" and that worked well also. Better quality ride then these 17". I cant understand why people put on 19" or bigger, but maybe its because I´m an old guy. Pic of summer setup summer tires vs winter tires winter setup (current, but with BMW logos) Attached Images __________________ //amullo -17 F31 320d xdrive Msport -10 Ducati Multstrada 1200s
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01-17-2012, 11:11 AM	#35
iFRANChISe Private First Class 16 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oklahoma City iTrader: (0)	I've got 2 sets of 19's and my stock 18" 162's. I interchange them whenever throughout the year/seasons. Weather isn't too much of a factor for me. The 19's fit well for the size of the car. I do like the way 18" wheels ride better than my 19's. I think suspension can play a big role also. Really it's just a matter of personal preference. __________________ 2008 E90 BMW 335i BMS-JB4.AR-Design.CODE3.HKS.UR.VOLK.DO
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01-17-2012, 01:41 PM	#36
Pcemkr Pro Hater 49 Rep 1,717 Posts Drives: Low and slow Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: DC iTrader: (1)	Wide 18"s for summer, narrow 18"s for winter. Wide 18"s > generic 19"s
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01-17-2012, 02:11 PM	#37
AllBlackBimmer Colonel 815 Rep 2,869 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 m40i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (-1)	can someone post a picture of a sedan with 19s that has the BMW SPORT SUSPENSION? ... then maybe some pics of same setup but with 18s? ( sedan, sport suspension) thanks. __________________ 2019 X3 m40i:Carbon Black:Executive:Premium:Adaptive:Vernasca:699M:HK: Ambient:IND trim:M Mirrors:15mm spacers:Maxton lip:20% tint windows/pano:dsg paddles:TLG mudflaps 2008 328i E90 Jet Black:6MT:RWD:Premium:Sport:Xenon:MTEC V3 AEs:Front Splitters:CF spoiler:19" VMR FF v710
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01-17-2012, 02:34 PM	#38
edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	19x8.5 front, 19x9.5 rear. year round
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01-17-2012, 07:01 PM	#39
kamek Brigadier General 358 Rep 3,447 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 328xi [8.20]	19" OEM 359M
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01-18-2012, 03:31 AM	#43
badass1g Captain 51 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: utah iTrader: (7)	While i believe 18 and 20 inch setups are cheaper, 19's simply fit the car perfect... If its a 135 you should go with 18's. And on 5 series you need 20's for sure.
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01-18-2012, 11:00 AM	#44
remmib General 1568 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	20" summers and 17" winters. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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