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Originally Posted by Carl L
Strength of the wheel in question is more important than 18" vs 19". My M3 (and M5) is 19" and has covered some of the crappiest city roads around for many years now. My friend with an E63 AMG with stock 18s has had THREE wheels replaced which bent. Reminds me of the 18s on the B5 RS4 which also used to wilt at the mere sight of a pothole.
All else being equal (including the tire height), a forged 18" BMW wheel will resist damage better than the same wheel in a 19". But unless tire pinch is your concern I wouldn't shy away from the stock 19"...it's what I'm going for again.
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Were the 07 335i wheels forged? Those dented like crazy when I had her in 07. I can't imagine the 19's holding up any better if produced the same way?