18" or 19"

mercedesc63 · 08-28-2016, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ppendyck

Just ordered an M3 in mineral gray with 19" Black alloy wheels. I am having 2nd thoughts and am debating the 18". I kind of like the look of that wheel and the added comfort would be nice (I'm an old fart).
The 19" definitely looks sportier.
I have only driven an M4 with the 19s
Any other views out there?

I like the price and the way the 18's look.

I actually have 19's and if I could do it all again would get the 18s.

DL3 · 08-28-2016, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NavyBeeker

For me, I'd choose 18" over 19" for both looks and comfort... 19"s just don't do it for me. But I ordered the COMP Pkg so I'm getting 20".... think I'll love the look in short order, the videos online really look nice. And Comp Pkg suspension setup seems very nice / bump-absorbing from those many who have driven both with and without CP.

Keep us posted on those 20's (999) Would like to read your thoughts.

DL3 · 08-28-2016, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ATX_M3

One more...

MG with 999'ers work well.

FC4 · 08-28-2016, 08:15 PM

The 18s are the best looking factory wheels for these cars. Had they been available for the ZCP cars, I'd get them without hesitation.

al3xander · 08-28-2016, 08:20 PM

Love my 18's. Comfort is amazing as well

horsepower_and_hounds · 08-28-2016, 08:24 PM

18's look great......

davem3fan · 08-28-2016, 08:30 PM

The factory 18" wheels are one of my favorite things about the car. Go for it!

///M4ster Yoda · 08-28-2016, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ehagerty

18's look great......

I have your cars twin

lippy · 08-28-2016, 08:32 PM

I ordered the black 19s with my SO M4. But with your color, I like the 18s. Plus the tires are cheaper and they ride better.

Ultimate Driving Giraffe · 08-29-2016, 04:15 PM

I'm a big fan of the 18" wheels on this car -- I've got the 18" on my Alpine White M3, and I think they look really purposeful, with a lot of subtle design work and nice dished look. IMHO, better than the 19" wheels, which is why I did not opt for the 19s.

I would choose between the stock OEM options primarily on looks. I've got the adaptive suspension, and I don't think that there is much to the "ride comfort" argument, except perhaps on relatively big bumps and potholes. The lighter weight of the 18" wheels is a nice bonus, but probably not terribly noticeable in day-to-day driving.

ecf34 · 08-29-2016, 06:27 PM

I would go with 18s because:
-Every other M3/4 has 19s, 18s stand out more
-They're lighter than the 19s, the F8X owners around me all track with 18s
-The grey color hides brake dust a little better
-You save $1200
-Ride quality is better, although the difference is minimal and really has more to do with whether or not you have adaptive suspension
-Less chance of curbing your rims (in theory, but they're both low profile enough that a standard sidewalk would curb them)

Plus just look at them!

ppendyck · 08-29-2016, 08:50 PM

Just changed to 18s. Thanks for all your input.

E21E46F83 · 08-29-2016, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ppendyck

Just ordered an M3 in mineral gray with 19" Black alloy wheels. I am having 2nd thoughts and am debating the 18". I kind of like the look of that wheel and the added comfort would be nice (I'm an old fart).
The 19" definitely looks sportier.
I have only driven an M4 with the 19s
Any other views out there?

Never regretted getting the 18's and I think it looks great with mineral gray

ppendyck · 08-29-2016, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by E21E46F83

Never regretted getting the 18's and I think it looks great with mineral gray

Yes really good.

ppendyck · 08-31-2016, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by yaymitch

I got the 18's because they look better, ride better and the wheels are actually lighter as well. Plus there is less chance of scratching the wheels (not as low profile) and everyone else has the black 19's.

Yaymitch. Your car looks amazing. Do you have a ceramic product on it? If so which one?
Thanks
Paul

yaymitch · 08-31-2016, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ppendyck

Yaymitch. Your car looks amazing. Do you have a ceramic product on it? If so which one?
Thanks
Paul

Modesta BC-05. Car looks amazing when it's clean and it is super easy to wash now. I did CQuartz on another car and it is awesome as well. Modesta is supposed to last longer.

ppendyck · 08-31-2016, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by yaymitch

Modesta BC-05. Car looks amazing when it's clean and it is super easy to wash now. I did CQuartz on another car and it is awesome as well. Modesta is supposed to last longer.

Do you have any clear film like Xpel on it?

yaymitch · 08-31-2016, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ppendyck

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Originally Posted by yaymitch

Modesta BC-05. Car looks amazing when it's clean and it is super easy to wash now. I did CQuartz on another car and it is awesome as well. Modesta is supposed to last longer.

Do you have any clear film like Xpel on it?

I don't. In hindsight, I probably should've put xpel on the front and hood.

Ian1973 · 08-31-2016, 07:19 PM

I don't mind the look of the 18's, but I hate the chunky sidewall.

JDE92M3 · 09-01-2016, 02:13 AM

Personally I would go with the 437M 19". Don't get me wrong the 18" wheels look amazing. But for the price the 19" really set off the car, and it is the ideal size for the F80/82 body. And if you decide you hate them, sell them for $2500-2800 all day on the forum, and pick up the 18" going for $1400-1600.

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ppendyck · 09-01-2016, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JDE92M3

Personally I would go with the 437M 19". Don't get me wrong the 18" wheels look amazing. But for the price the 19" really set off the car, and it is the ideal size for the F80/82 body. And if you decide you hate them, sell them for $2500-2800 all day on the forum, and pick up the 18" going for $1400-1600.

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Thanks for the tip. I could also do it the other way around.

08-28-2016, 08:15 PM	#26
FC4 Brigadier General 2674 Rep 3,403 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: May 2014 Location: US iTrader: (0)	The 18s are the best looking factory wheels for these cars. Had they been available for the ZCP cars, I'd get them without hesitation.
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horsepower_and_hounds Brigadier General 1836 Rep 4,203 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	18's look great...... Last edited by horsepower_and_hounds; 02-13-2024 at 02:30 PM..
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lippy Private First Class 61 Rep 123 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I ordered the black 19s with my SO M4. But with your color, I like the 18s. Plus the tires are cheaper and they ride better.
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Ultimate Driving Giraffe Private 73 Rep 83 Posts Drives: F80 Alpine White M3 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The 808 iTrader: (0)	I'm a big fan of the 18" wheels on this car -- I've got the 18" on my Alpine White M3, and I think they look really purposeful, with a lot of subtle design work and nice dished look. IMHO, better than the 19" wheels, which is why I did not opt for the 19s. I would choose between the stock OEM options primarily on looks. I've got the adaptive suspension, and I don't think that there is much to the "ride comfort" argument, except perhaps on relatively big bumps and potholes. The lighter weight of the 18" wheels is a nice bonus, but probably not terribly noticeable in day-to-day driving.
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ecf34 Lieutenant 304 Rep 583 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Manhattan iTrader: (4)	I would go with 18s because: -Every other M3/4 has 19s, 18s stand out more -They're lighter than the 19s, the F8X owners around me all track with 18s -The grey color hides brake dust a little better -You save $1200 -Ride quality is better, although the difference is minimal and really has more to do with whether or not you have adaptive suspension -Less chance of curbing your rims (in theory, but they're both low profile enough that a standard sidewalk would curb them) Plus just look at them!
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ppendyck Private First Class 47 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2022 M550 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Just changed to 18s. Thanks for all your input.
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JDE92M3 Major 874 Rep 1,030 Posts Drives: 2016 YMB M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Personally I would go with the 437M 19". Don't get me wrong the 18" wheels look amazing. But for the price the 19" really set off the car, and it is the ideal size for the F80/82 body. And if you decide you hate them, sell them for $2500-2800 all day on the forum, and pick up the 18" going for $1400-1600. JD
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