Rims: 18 or 19 ?

Lessthanzero · 07-02-2014, 04:28 PM

So, I too broke down and ordered an M3, and was struck by how hard they pushed the 19" rims. The sales guy was telling me all sorts of stories about how I could resell them in the aftermarket at a profit, etc.

While the 19" ones look more aggressive, my thinking was that 18" are more subtle. I also live in DC, which has a lot of potholes.

Thoughts?

(I'm new here, but I did try search first.)

Walt Dockery · 07-02-2014, 04:53 PM

I ordered the 19s. In some recent pics though the 18s look pretty good. 18" is more subtle and should ride more smoothly and save you some $. Some people think the wheel gap is too big on the 18, I think I would have to see them in person.

Maybe it's different for an M-car, but OEM wheels listed on ebay, craigslist etc. generally go for fairly cheap IME, as people look to trade to aftermarket wheels. I wouldn't get the 19" if the goal was to save money by "selling them for a profit", sounds like car salesman BS to me.

Sedan_Clan · 07-02-2014, 04:59 PM

Donk it! You need some 34's.

modkrazy · 07-02-2014, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Donk it! You need some 34's.

That poor car. We really need to get together and push through a petition to nuke Florida.

dhoggm3 · 07-02-2014, 05:46 PM

I went for 18's for the PA potholes and 2 compressed disks. I doubt I'll suffer for it.

Sedan_Clan · 07-02-2014, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhoggm3

I went for 18's for the PA potholes and 2 compressed disks. I doubt I'll suffer for it.

Motorcycle rider or circus acrobat?

phear_me · 07-02-2014, 05:51 PM

19 inch black (to match the roof). Don't even hesitate.

nicknaz · 07-02-2014, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lessthanzero

struck by how hard they pushed the 19" rims

Funny, I discussed an M3 order with a sales person yesterday and the same thing came up, with the sales person asking me specifically if I wanted the 19" wheel option.

My GUESS is that option is very profitable and they have coached the sales people to pitch it to all customers.

Sedan_Clan · 07-02-2014, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicknaz

My GUESS is that option is very profitable and they have coached the sales people to pitch it to all customers.

They've pitched 19's since 2000.

1stm3f80 · 07-02-2014, 05:57 PM

19's look better. //M car with tiny wheels. No thanks. It's $1,200 bucks.

shortseller · 07-02-2014, 06:00 PM

Both have the same footprint, the 18" just has more sidewall I believe. So if you don't favor the cost or the look of the 19", no big! BMW has been pushing bigger and bigger for a while now, 20" on the M6 I believe? Doesn't make sense for track but I guess it sells well on the street.

18" are fine.

JTO24 · 07-02-2014, 06:51 PM

I like that the 19's are kind of light and forged this go-around.. are the 18's forged too?

DieGrüneHölle · 07-02-2014, 07:03 PM

Order 18's, use them as track wheels.

Since the 19's are hideous, you can just pick out something from the aftermarket for the street.

shortseller · 07-02-2014, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTO24

I like that the 19's are kind of light and forged this go-around.. are the 18's forged too?

Yes.

JTO24 · 07-02-2014, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortseller

Yes.

Oh noice! I'm a fan of the 18's myself.. I like a meaty sidewall lol. With a mostest drop and spacers, cars with 18's would look incredible!

M3WC · 07-03-2014, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicknaz

Funny, I discussed an M3 order with a sales person yesterday and the same thing came up, with the sales person asking me specifically if I wanted the 19" wheel option.

My GUESS is that option is very profitable and they have coached the sales people to pitch it to all customers.

They push it because the majority of BMW's are leased. They want lease returns with the right options so they will sell on their pre-owned lot.

pr0gi · 07-11-2014, 11:35 AM

is there any difference in the weight of the 18" and the 19" wheels?

StageIIGroup · 07-11-2014, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pr0gi

is there any difference in the weight of the 18" and the 19" wheels?

There will always be a weight difference going up to a bigger or smaller wheel

tooch · 07-13-2014, 08:57 PM

18's to small for this car looks pretty weak

MaynardZed · 07-13-2014, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blipit_

Order 18's, use them as track wheels.

Since the 19's are hideous, you can just pick out something from the aftermarket for the street.

Ordered mine with the 19" cuz I think they look a little better. I'd like a set of the 18" though for the track too. A lot more track tire options in 18". Anyone price the 18" set out from the dealer?

StageIIGroup · 07-14-2014, 01:51 PM

Go 19''s for every day driving and 18'' for winter or track setup.

-Frank

07-02-2014, 04:28 PM	#1
Lessthanzero Private First Class 31 Rep 140 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Rims: 18 or 19 ? So, I too broke down and ordered an M3, and was struck by how hard they pushed the 19" rims. The sales guy was telling me all sorts of stories about how I could resell them in the aftermarket at a profit, etc. While the 19" ones look more aggressive, my thinking was that 18" are more subtle. I also live in DC, which has a lot of potholes. Thoughts? (I'm new here, but I did try search first.)
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

07-02-2014, 04:53 PM	#2
Walt Dockery Private First Class 20 Rep 198 Posts Drives: na Join Date: May 2014 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I ordered the 19s. In some recent pics though the 18s look pretty good. 18" is more subtle and should ride more smoothly and save you some $. Some people think the wheel gap is too big on the 18, I think I would have to see them in person. Maybe it's different for an M-car, but OEM wheels listed on ebay, craigslist etc. generally go for fairly cheap IME, as people look to trade to aftermarket wheels. I wouldn't get the 19" if the goal was to save money by "selling them for a profit", sounds like car salesman BS to me.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-02-2014, 04:59 PM	#3
Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 24981 Rep 22,266 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	Donk it! You need some 34's.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-02-2014, 05:46 PM	#5
dhoggm3 Major 269 Rep 1,282 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	I went for 18's for the PA potholes and 2 compressed disks. I doubt I'll suffer for it. __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-02-2014, 05:51 PM	#7
phear_me Private 8 Rep 98 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	19 inch black (to match the roof). Don't even hesitate.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-02-2014, 05:57 PM	#10
1stm3f80 First Lieutenant 48 Rep 380 Posts Drives: F80 ///M3 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	19's look better. //M car with tiny wheels. No thanks. It's $1,200 bucks.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-02-2014, 06:00 PM	#11
shortseller Brigadier General 1003 Rep 3,396 Posts Drives: ‘18 ABM F80ZCP/dct Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	Both have the same footprint, the 18" just has more sidewall I believe. So if you don't favor the cost or the look of the 19", no big! BMW has been pushing bigger and bigger for a while now, 20" on the M6 I believe? Doesn't make sense for track but I guess it sells well on the street. 18" are fine. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-02-2014, 06:51 PM	#12
JTO24 never could compete with Lloyd Braun 5272 Rep 5,378 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (7)	I like that the 19's are kind of light and forged this go-around.. are the 18's forged too? __________________ 2022 G80 M3 6MT \| Skyscraper Gray \| Kyalami Orange 2018 F87 M2 6MT \| Alpine White (sold) 2016 981 Cayman 6MT \| Jet Black (sold) 2015 F80 M3 DCT \| Tanzanite Blue \| Gold Brown (sold) 2013 E92 M3 6MT \| Mineral White \| Fox Red/Black (sold)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-02-2014, 07:03 PM	#13
DieGrüneHölle Colonel 1309 Rep 2,787 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: bmw iTrader: (0)	Order 18's, use them as track wheels. Since the 19's are hideous, you can just pick out something from the aftermarket for the street.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-11-2014, 11:35 AM	#17
pr0gi Second Lieutenant 95 Rep 261 Posts Drives: G05 40i, X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Plovdiv iTrader: (0)	is there any difference in the weight of the 18" and the 19" wheels? __________________ Nothing's worse than regret.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-13-2014, 08:57 PM	#19
tooch Captain 112 Rep 806 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NOR-CAL iTrader: (0)	18's to small for this car looks pretty weak __________________ 96 E31 JB 07 E92 AW F82 BSM
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-14-2014, 01:51 PM	#21
StageIIGroup 2 Rep 32 Posts Drives: BMW M Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Gabriel, CA iTrader: (0)	Go 19''s for every day driving and 18'' for winter or track setup. -Frank
	Appreciate 0 Quote