Need help deciding between 18" or 19" wheels for 335i

djmoniz · 02-16-2008, 06:31 PM

I am placing my order for a sparkling graphite 335i coupe and can't decide between the 18" wheels that comes with the sport package versus the 19" style 230 wheels. For all of you that had the 18's and switched to 19's, can you tell me just how much of a difference there is in ride stiffness and noise between the two? I know the 230's will cause a stiffer ride and will be noisier (and more expensive to replace the tires), but just how much?

I did a search on the 230's but couldn't find a good thread that really compared the two sizes. If I overlooked the thread, please point me to it. Otherwise, I would appreciate your input.

Thanks in advance!

gtrokin330 · 02-16-2008, 07:40 PM

19s man.....the 18s will look redic small for the e92

BMW MotorSport · 02-16-2008, 08:34 PM

NO OEM 18 or 19's. Go with aftermarket 19 inch wheels.
The 18 inch wheels look too small on such big cars as our BMW's.

1WickedE90 · 02-16-2008, 09:32 PM

You can always sell the OEM ZSP 18" wheels here. If you really like the style 230s, here is a link with the cost:

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

Of course, you need to buy tires, TPMS & have the whole set mounted & balanced on the wheels.

For cost on tires, you can PM one of the vendors here or just browse on www.tirerack.com to see your options.

02-16-2008, 06:31 PM	#1
djmoniz New Member 1 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2005 330i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Panama City, Florida iTrader: (0)	Need help deciding between 18" or 19" wheels for 335i I am placing my order for a sparkling graphite 335i coupe and can't decide between the 18" wheels that comes with the sport package versus the 19" style 230 wheels. For all of you that had the 18's and switched to 19's, can you tell me just how much of a difference there is in ride stiffness and noise between the two? I know the 230's will cause a stiffer ride and will be noisier (and more expensive to replace the tires), but just how much? I did a search on the 230's but couldn't find a good thread that really compared the two sizes. If I overlooked the thread, please point me to it. Otherwise, I would appreciate your input. Thanks in advance!
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gtrokin330 Brigadier General 150 Rep 3,865 Posts Drives: TT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LI iTrader: (7)	19s man.....the 18s will look redic small for the e92
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BMW MotorSport Banned 100 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 95 Avus M3 and 07 E90 Fam Car! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So Cal, Simi Valley iTrader: (4)	NO OEM 18 or 19's. Go with aftermarket 19 inch wheels. The 18 inch wheels look too small on such big cars as our BMW's.
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1WickedE90 Major 198 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: 2022 330i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CA, USA iTrader: (1)	You can always sell the OEM ZSP 18" wheels here. If you really like the style 230s, here is a link with the cost: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462 Of course, you need to buy tires, TPMS & have the whole set mounted & balanced on the wheels. For cost on tires, you can PM one of the vendors here or just browse on www.tirerack.com to see your options. __________________
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