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[**335i**]

hi

i was wondering what is the difference betwen these 2 rims: 8 J x 19 225/35 R 19, 9 J x 19 Zoll, 255/30 R 19, and 8 J x 18 Zoll, 225/40 R 18, 8,5 J x 18
255/35 R 18, i would like to know when you have rims 18 inches and if you have rims 19 inches, and what is the difference when you driving on a road is there any kind of not soft driving, maybe you can feel big shake when you going with 19 inches and if you drive 18 inches its more comfortable???

Thank You for answering

p.s i am making attachment

[woody2223]

from my experience your not going to have any different ride quality going with the 19's instead of 18's.an inch just isn't going to make that big of a difference.

[Private50]

dont listen to them....believe me it does make a difference, i own them

[Alabama_Man]

19'' will be harsher. 17'' will actually provide the best performance.

[addy85]

20's look the best though

[**335i**]

Originally Posted by Alabama_Man

19'' will be harsher. 17'' will actually provide the best performance.

thank you guys for helping, so you say that 19 inches is not so good, 18 inches maybe then is best? Maybe you have 335i coupe with 19 iches? My brother has SUBARU WRX impreza and this car is harsher, so you say that 335i can become like subaru, i mean you can feel like you driving subaru?

@woody2223 and Private50


do u have 335i coupe? what inches rims?

[PaulBailey@ltbmw]

Originally Posted by addy85

20's look the best though

I like 19's. . . But 20's are nice too

[Alabama_Man]

Originally Posted by **335i**

thank you guys for helping, so you say that 19 inches is not so good, 18 inches maybe then is best? Maybe you have 335i coupe with 19 iches? My brother has SUBARU WRX impreza and this car is harsher, so you say that 335i can become like subaru, i mean you can feel like you driving subaru?

@woody2223 and Private50


do u have 335i coupe? what inches rims?

18'' is a good mix of looks and performance. Probably little difference than 17'', but there's a reason that for press touring BMW uses a 17'' wheel, it just feels smooth.

A lot of it also depends on the type of tire you use. Don't cheap out on tires. For any car from $1000 to $100,000, four pieces of rubber connect it to the road. Don't cheap out.

[Jobu]

I've blistered 2 right front tires in less than 4k miles with my stock 18's Winters in the NE are brutal. I love the look of the 19's but would think twice.

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by Alabama_Man

A lot of it also depends on the type of tire you use. Don't cheap out on tires. For any car from $1000 to $100,000, four pieces of rubber connect it to the road. Don't cheap out.

+1,000

A car's only as good as the rubber that connects it to the ground.

[Alabama_Man]

Yeah, I find it funny people will spend $3500 on their wheels then buy $120 all weather tires. That's just stupid.

[**335i**]

i see, so i think 18 inches will be best for me, i can use it also in winter

[BMW MotorSport]

Originally Posted by Private50

dont listen to them....believe me it does make a difference, i own them

+1, there is NO difference in ride quality from 18 to 19. At least not that a street driver can notice. Especially if you are NOT a professional.

[**335i**]

well 18 is cheaper then 19, and with 19 you can go in winter, so i think i will go for 18, maybe in a near future i will try also 19, but at the moment ordering 335i i will order my bmw with 18 inches

[BimmerFan61]

Originally Posted by **335i**

well 18 is cheaper then 19, and with 19 you can go in winter, so i think i will go for 18, maybe in a near future i will try also 19, but at the moment ordering 335i i will order my bmw with 18 inches

You'll wish you had ordered 19s

[**335i**]

maybe those who owns 19 those and saying that i should get 19, but in my opinion 18 inches between 18 and 19 best is 18

[Excellence]

18 is the best of both worlds. People say oh theres no difference from 18 or 19. Get the same tires and test them on the 19 and 18 rims. The 18 feels much better. IMO.