18" vs 19" diameter rims

lordbmw · 10-28-2016, 07:17 PM

What are the advantages/disadvantages of 19" vs 18" diameter rims/wheels.

To me it seems that 19" wheels have the disadvantage of a harsher ride and more expensive tires.

So other than looks, I don't see why anyone would get 19" wheels.

TomD335xicoupe · 10-28-2016, 07:43 PM

I agree, 18 can still fill the well and will be a softer ride and cheaper rubber, go square to kill some of the built in under-steer.

THANK YOU Mr. Tasty for your correction, Tom

Mkze90 · 10-28-2016, 08:47 PM

there is nothing wrong with 18's I love how they look on my car.

But then I also have 19's that will be going on the car once I figure out which tires I want

Mr. Tasty · 10-29-2016, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TomD335xicoupe

I agree, 18 can still fill the well and will be a softer ride and cheaper rubber, go square to kill some of the built in under-steer.

fixed.

asquared · 10-30-2016, 01:40 PM

I'd much rather have 18s over 19s. More meat on the tires looks more aggressive to me than more rim and super low profile tires. But it all just depends what your goals are and what direction you want for your car.

Fundguy1 · 10-30-2016, 01:46 PM

18s will handle slightly better. 19s are more firm and look better to me. I got 19s because i prefer the look and ride.

Riceball777 · 10-30-2016, 04:30 PM

18s are way better for this car because this car is designed to run a 25inch tire. A 25 inch tire has way too little side wall for a 19 inch rim. 19 are great for most other car which are designed to run a 26-28 inch tire.

Fundguy1 · 10-30-2016, 05:09 PM

Subjective. I had 18s and 19s. I prefer 19s. My rears were 25.6" 275s and fronts 25.5 235s. Close enough. Actually made speedo almost perfect. 85 speedo was 84 mph.

TrAcK TRaP · 10-30-2016, 06:38 PM

19's here and happy with it..

AtlasM · 10-31-2016, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by asquared

I'd much rather have 18s over 19s. More meat on the tires looks more aggressive to me than more rim and super low profile tires. But it all just depends what your goals are and what direction you want for your car.

I have 19s for looks but I made sure to find some light weight ones to help from killing the ride too badly. Also with the width of the tires I don't find them to be super skinny sidewalls.

Fundguy1 · 10-31-2016, 09:49 AM

My 19s had 3.25" and 3.3" sidewalls. Factory 18" is 3.5" but on run flat tires. The 19s actually run softer and weight is the same or less if you use non rft.

asquared · 10-31-2016, 11:41 AM

There is definitely more options in the bolt pattern and offsets we need if you go with 19s. At least that's what I encountered shopping for a setup. It all boils down to preference like previously mentioned.

tcphoto · 10-31-2016, 11:42 AM

I remember when I went from Style 44's to 197's on my E46, it looked so much better and the ride was a little firmer. Now that I have an E92, I like the Style 189's but think 225's or 269's would be a nice upgrade. I think it would hurt a 328's performance but the 335 has enough to spare. Only you can decide if 18's or 19's strikes a balance between performance and esthetics.

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lordbmw Captain 270 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335xi Coupe (AT) Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	18" vs 19" diameter rims What are the advantages/disadvantages of 19" vs 18" diameter rims/wheels. To me it seems that 19" wheels have the disadvantage of a harsher ride and more expensive tires. So other than looks, I don't see why anyone would get 19" wheels.
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TomD335xicoupe First Lieutenant 319 Rep 378 Posts Drives: 08 335XI me ,19 x3 M40 wife Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (1)	I agree, 18 can still fill the well and will be a softer ride and cheaper rubber, go square to kill some of the built in under-steer. THANK YOU Mr. Tasty for your correction, Tom Last edited by TomD335xicoupe; 10-31-2016 at 10:07 AM..
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Mkze90 Private First Class 20 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 330i Sport PKG 3 pedals Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	there is nothing wrong with 18's I love how they look on my car. But then I also have 19's that will be going on the car once I figure out which tires I want
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asquared E39 134 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2000 540i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	I'd much rather have 18s over 19s. More meat on the tires looks more aggressive to me than more rim and super low profile tires. But it all just depends what your goals are and what direction you want for your car.
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Fundguy1 Major General 2032 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	18s will handle slightly better. 19s are more firm and look better to me. I got 19s because i prefer the look and ride.
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Riceball777 Lieutenant 163 Rep 466 Posts Drives: S2000 618whp/ e90 335i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	18s are way better for this car because this car is designed to run a 25inch tire. A 25 inch tire has way too little side wall for a 19 inch rim. 19 are great for most other car which are designed to run a 26-28 inch tire. __________________ 2007 e90 335i pure stage 2 DD turbos, rb inlets
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Fundguy1 Major General 2032 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Subjective. I had 18s and 19s. I prefer 19s. My rears were 25.6" 275s and fronts 25.5 235s. Close enough. Actually made speedo almost perfect. 85 speedo was 84 mph. Last edited by Fundguy1; 10-30-2016 at 05:16 PM..
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TrAcK TRaP bOrN To DiE 413 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0)	19's here and happy with it..
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Fundguy1 Major General 2032 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	My 19s had 3.25" and 3.3" sidewalls. Factory 18" is 3.5" but on run flat tires. The 19s actually run softer and weight is the same or less if you use non rft.
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asquared E39 134 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2000 540i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	There is definitely more options in the bolt pattern and offsets we need if you go with 19s. At least that's what I encountered shopping for a setup. It all boils down to preference like previously mentioned.
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tcphoto Brigadier General 3537 Rep 3,049 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	I remember when I went from Style 44's to 197's on my E46, it looked so much better and the ride was a little firmer. Now that I have an E92, I like the Style 189's but think 225's or 269's would be a nice upgrade. I think it would hurt a 328's performance but the 335 has enough to spare. Only you can decide if 18's or 19's strikes a balance between performance and esthetics.
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