18'' wheels thread

Akras · 03-22-2009, 09:32 AM

Hi

Could you post pics of yours 18''?

Please write also width and ET, and a size of tires!!

Very big thanks!

juicedcubed · 03-22-2009, 09:33 AM

dont get 18's. i have 18s and im hating life with them.

stick with 19's.

Tallest · 03-22-2009, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juicedcubed

dont get 18's. i have 18s and im hating life with them.

stick with 19's.

good advice until you realize that not everyone is driving on glass smooth roads and if you go to track anything above 18 is a bit too much on our cars.

OR

are you nuts? go for 20s, 19s are so yesterday.

J BONE · 03-22-2009, 09:39 AM

Current situation right now are the 18" Miro M6 reps with Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D's 225/40R18. ET-38. Switching to 19" Miro M6 reps soon. Yes, the car is getting a drop!!

Akras · 03-22-2009, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juicedcubed

dont get 18's. i have 18s and im hating life with them.

stick with 19's.

I know that 19'' looks great but... I use my car for riding, not only for watching ;-)

Blue335i · 03-22-2009, 11:04 AM

These work well, lite. Been to the track a few times and autocross alot (A6's and now Toyo R888, though now on stock rims as I like the OZ look for the street.)

Details:
Front
18X8 5-120 ET40 EFS OZ ULTRA
Offset: 40mm
Weight: 18.6lbs.
Tire: 225/40ZR-18 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position (not in pic)

Rear
18X9 5-120 ET40 EFS OZ ULTRA
Offset: 40mm
Weight: 20.8lbs.
Tire: 255/35ZR-18 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position (not in pic)

Hoosier A6's in pic..

Proper Motion LLC · 03-22-2009, 11:45 AM

Here is J86's car.

They are 18x8.5 +32 and 18x9.5 +35 on Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec 235/40/18 and 265/35/18

I plan on the exact same setup only +32 front and +25 rear

srcstc · 03-24-2009, 05:53 PM

baron's Volk RE30

18x8.5 +35
18x9.5 +35

Craig@SupremePower · 03-24-2009, 08:12 PM

I'd go 19's for the look as well...

ak335 · 03-24-2009, 08:16 PM

and yes i was stuck lmao

MusclezMarinara · 03-24-2009, 09:07 PM

come on man get the x drive

blue2fire · 03-24-2009, 10:00 PM

Probably better to stick with stock wheels at this size IMO.

Amir87 · 03-24-2009, 10:45 PM

260M Reps
18x8.5 ET35 and 18x9.5 ET42.
5mm/12mm spacer= ET30 all around.

225/40/18 and 255/35/18 - A tad bit stretched.

RicoSuave · 03-27-2009, 07:57 PM

There definitely aint many people with 18s on this forum, but since I drive a lot and may I mention on some pretty crappy roads (i.e. Detroit, Chicago, etc...) I need them.

Details:
Front
18X8.5 ET40 VMR Hyperblack CSL Reps
Offset: 40mm
Tire: 235/40R18 Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport

Rear
18X9.5 ET45 VMR Hyperblack CSL Reps
Offset: 35mm w/ H&R 10mm Spacers
Tire: 255/35R18 Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport

SoCali E36 · 03-27-2009, 08:03 PM

if you go with 18's make sure u have some big fat tires to go on them just like the non sport package M3's

srcstc · 03-27-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCali E90

if you go with 18's make sure u have some big fat tires to go on them just like the non sport package M3's

There are no "non sport package M3's"... they all have it.

SoCali E36 · 03-27-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srcstc

There are no "non sport package M3's"... they all have it.

So what package are the M3's with the 18's missing?

SoCali E36 · 03-27-2009, 08:41 PM

ejazbmw · 03-27-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCali E90

i think those are the stock ones and you can upgrade to 19's....

SoCali E36 · 03-27-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ejazbmw

i think those are the stock ones and you can upgrade to 19's....

ya i no but there is a package that you need to purchase that includes the 19s

SoCali E36 · 03-27-2009, 09:00 PM

nvm chked out bmwusa and it looks like IT IS an option and not part of a package.

ejazbmw · 03-27-2009, 09:35 PM

IMO 18's are more suitable to daily driving i don't care what people say about 19's being comfortable thats complete BS your running a low profile tire regardless of them bing non rft. When i had my 19's i felt every stupid rock on the road and 3 months later a rim cracked. I will agree 19's look good and all but for me I don't think I'll ever get 19's again not unless i move somewhere with nice road at least.

03-22-2009, 09:32 AM	#1
Akras Enlisted Member 6 Rep 35 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	18'' wheels thread - please show your wheels! Hi Could you post pics of yours 18''? Please write also width and ET, and a size of tires!! Very big thanks!
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03-22-2009, 09:33 AM	#2
juicedcubed Phantom at large 35 Rep 1,997 Posts Drives: 2013 e92 m3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Agoura Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	dont get 18's. i have 18s and im hating life with them. stick with 19's. __________________ 2008 335i Black Sapphire\| Black Interior\| Navi\| Silver Aluminum Trim \|Tint l BMS intake l JB3 l Riss Racing downpipes \| Miro Staggered Hyper Silver 19 inch CSL Reps \|Nitto 555's *RIP 2011 335i Jet Black\| Red Interior\| Bone Stock *RIP 2013 M3 Space Gray\|Carbon Tint\| Matte Black Eurotek CSL Wheels\| Nokya White Halos\| AFE Stage 2 intake\| AFE Power Pulley\| Reflector Delete\|
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03-22-2009, 09:39 AM	#4
J BONE The Boss 110 Rep 4,948 Posts Drives: %E2%80%9816 F15 X6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 335xi [9.00]	Current situation right now are the 18" Miro M6 reps with Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D's 225/40R18. ET-38. Switching to 19" Miro M6 reps soon. Yes, the car is getting a drop!! Attached Images __________________ 2016 F16 X6 2015 F15 X5- Retired 2013 F10 535xi- Retired 2011 E92 M3- Retired 2011 E90 335- Retired 2008 E92 335- Retired
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03-22-2009, 11:04 AM	#6
Blue335i Blue335i 1 Rep 50 Posts Drives: Blue 335i Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	OZ & Pole Positions These work well, lite. Been to the track a few times and autocross alot (A6's and now Toyo R888, though now on stock rims as I like the OZ look for the street.) Details: Front 18X8 5-120 ET40 EFS OZ ULTRA Offset: 40mm Weight: 18.6lbs. Tire: 225/40ZR-18 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position (not in pic) Rear 18X9 5-120 ET40 EFS OZ ULTRA Offset: 40mm Weight: 20.8lbs. Tire: 255/35ZR-18 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position (not in pic) Hoosier A6's in pic.. Attached Images Last edited by Blue335i; 03-22-2009 at 11:05 AM.. Reason: spelling
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03-22-2009, 11:45 AM	#7
Proper Motion LLC Custom Powder Coater 147 Rep 2,784 Posts Drives: White 335i Sedan Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County CA iTrader: (2)	Here is J86's car. They are 18x8.5 +32 and 18x9.5 +35 on Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec 235/40/18 and 265/35/18 I plan on the exact same setup only +32 front and +25 rear __________________ www.propermotion714.com
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03-24-2009, 05:53 PM	#8
srcstc Major 82 Rep 1,365 Posts Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (9)	baron's Volk RE30 18x8.5 +35 18x9.5 +35
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03-24-2009, 08:12 PM	#9
Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1000 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	I'd go 19's for the look as well...
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03-24-2009, 08:16 PM	#10
ak335 Lieutenant Colonel 117 Rep 1,564 Posts Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Va iTrader: (3)	and yes i was stuck lmao
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MusclezMarinara Banned 262 Rep 5,018 Posts Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [9.22] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [9.34]	come on man get the x drive
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Amir87 Gruppe Titan 262 Rep 2,839 Posts Drives: 08 E92 SG/Coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (37) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00]	260M Reps 18x8.5 ET35 and 18x9.5 ET42. 5mm/12mm spacer= ET30 all around. 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 - A tad bit stretched. __________________
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RicoSuave Do It 9 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 2014 535xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Plymouth, MI iTrader: (1)	There definitely aint many people with 18s on this forum, but since I drive a lot and may I mention on some pretty crappy roads (i.e. Detroit, Chicago, etc...) I need them. Details: Front 18X8.5 ET40 VMR Hyperblack CSL Reps Offset: 40mm Tire: 235/40R18 Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport Rear 18X9.5 ET45 VMR Hyperblack CSL Reps Offset: 35mm w/ H&R 10mm Spacers Tire: 255/35R18 Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------- 2014 535xi Retired: '07 328i
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SoCali E36 BMW Client Advisor 1000 Rep 3,526 Posts Drives: X5 40e/e36 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where the road takes me... iTrader: (10)	if you go with 18's make sure u have some big fat tires to go on them just like the non sport package M3's __________________
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SoCali E36 BMW Client Advisor 1000 Rep 3,526 Posts Drives: X5 40e/e36 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where the road takes me... iTrader: (10)	nvm chked out bmwusa and it looks like IT IS an option and not part of a package. __________________
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03-27-2009, 09:35 PM	#22
ejazbmw blahhh 302 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	IMO 18's are more suitable to daily driving i don't care what people say about 19's being comfortable thats complete BS your running a low profile tire regardless of them bing non rft. When i had my 19's i felt every stupid rock on the road and 3 months later a rim cracked. I will agree 19's look good and all but for me I don't think I'll ever get 19's again not unless i move somewhere with nice road at least.
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