replacing wheels and rims

drodriguez31 · 07-13-2013, 10:12 PM

So I'm not particularly sure how 19'' rims will look on 2010 e90, I currently have 18'' rims and I was hoping some one could help out to understand what are some of the differences that the 19'' rims will do on the e90.

marshall834 · 07-13-2013, 10:15 PM

If you go to this thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=12

there is a calculator that will allow you to put in your current and your prospective tire sizes. It will then calculate the impact it has on the speedometer.

Give that a shot, anything else I'm not too familiar with.

drodriguez31 · 07-13-2013, 11:16 PM

thanks!

kdbryce · 07-14-2013, 10:49 AM

19s are much better. many people will tell you that the ride quality will suffer a bit, but going from 18 to 19 really will not make a difference. I've gone from 17 to 19 before, and it actually felt better because I ditched the run flats.

in any case, there will be no real noticeable difference except for looks. I would do it.

AzureHaze · 07-15-2013, 10:00 AM

I've always been told 18" is the sweet spot.

19" aren't even an option for me, especially with the crappy SoCal roads.

jrs130 · 07-15-2013, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzureHaze

19" aren't even an option for me, especially with the crappy SoCal roads.

growing up in Boston I always thought Cali the best roads since no snow/ice to damage the roads...but now that I live here in LA.....I think I agree with you

D's Bimmer · 07-15-2013, 06:07 PM

Only go with 19's if you can afford some high quality wheels. You want some forged, lightweight and very well built. Otherwise, stick with the 18's.

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marshall834 Captain 87 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M2 Comp Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (8)	If you go to this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=12 there is a calculator that will allow you to put in your current and your prospective tire sizes. It will then calculate the impact it has on the speedometer. Give that a shot, anything else I'm not too familiar with. __________________ Past: 2015 A3 E90 335i E46 323ci B6 Audi S4
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kdbryce I have to return some video tapes 362 Rep 4,712 Posts Drives: e70 X5M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	19s are much better. many people will tell you that the ride quality will suffer a bit, but going from 18 to 19 really will not make a difference. I've gone from 17 to 19 before, and it actually felt better because I ditched the run flats. in any case, there will be no real noticeable difference except for looks. I would do it. __________________ 13 Carbon Black e70 X5M - 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi
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AzureHaze Lieutenant Colonel 69 Rep 1,766 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	I've always been told 18" is the sweet spot. 19" aren't even an option for me, especially with the crappy SoCal roads. __________________ JBD @ 100% \| KW ST Coilovers \| M3 rep. front bumper \| 888Concepts AE Upgrade \| GP Thunder 7500k fogs \| Cyba 4" carbon tips \| BSW Stage 1 \| APEX ARC-8 W/ Michelin PSS \| Ziza LED interior \| Weisslicht LED side lenses \| Sprint Booster \| Euro side mirrors \| M-Sport semi-conversion \| Coded \| LOTS of carbon fiber
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D's Bimmer Major 235 Rep 1,343 Posts Drives: 2016 340 Xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Only go with 19's if you can afford some high quality wheels. You want some forged, lightweight and very well built. Otherwise, stick with the 18's.
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