Has anyone bent / cracked a stock 19" rim?

[teefive]

Going back and forth between the stock 18s and 19s -- prefer the design of the 18s, prefer the size of the 19s. Sticking with passive suspension and not overly concerned with ride quality; most concerned with driving over the awful potholes and landmines that riddle the Northeast and potentially bending/cracking rims. The extra sidewall on the 18s would certainly help, but since both are forged, the 19s may be strong as is. Any input?

[teefive]

Anyone?

[BwoodBMW]

From what people have said that have hit major obstacles the 19s appear to hold up well.

[hockey21]

also interested because i'm debating the wheel & tire package.

[teefive]

ttt

What about tire damage with 35 tires (vs the 40s on 18s?)

Thanks

[BMW9]

Originally Posted by teefive

Going back and forth between the stock 18s and 19s -- prefer the design of the 18s, prefer the size of the 19s. Sticking with passive suspension and not overly concerned with ride quality; most concerned with driving over the awful potholes and landmines that riddle the Northeast and potentially bending/cracking rims. The extra sidewall on the 18s would certainly help, but since both are forged, the 19s may be strong as is. Any input?

On my E60 m5 I cracked 2 front wheels. I have only 4k miles so far on the M4 with 19s, too soon to tell. I hope BMW has improved strength and quality. They are forged so that's a good thing. If you're going to track and looks aren't so important, go with 18s. They are lighter, cheaper to replace and more choices in tires.