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[stinsy]

Have a 335i Sport on order and I'm not sure the 189 style 18's will look good enough. There are plenty of BMW 19's that look awesome to me, but I don't want to pay 5 grand for the wheel package. Where should I look? Is this a good move? Which rims/tires should I pick?

[KL2DC]

I'm going to save you harsh comments from other members (who'd be chiming in very shortly) to advise you to look through the many, many, many photo and wheel specific threads to give you ideas on what you may like on your car. Many of those threads have detailed info on size, fitment and supply source in addition to pricing. ALso take a look at the classifieds for good deals.

[mikeokimster]

alufelgen CS7's

[scottp999]

Originally Posted by mikeokimster

alufelgen CS7's

Agree. Great quality wheels for a great price.

[ALUFELGEN]

Originally Posted by stinsy

Have a 335i Sport on order and I'm not sure the 189 style 18's will look good enough. There are plenty of BMW 19's that look awesome to me, but I don't want to pay 5 grand for the wheel package. Where should I look? Is this a good move? Which rims/tires should I pick?

If you are looking for a nice 19" wheel with true OEM look and quality you must take a look at our CS7 wheels as the previous posts suggest. Send us a PM for more details and we`ll provide all the necessary advice to get you setup with a proper package.

[stinsy]

Seems like the CSL's are the only ones anyone's discussing. What about the 19's on the M3 or those new 19's on the 335i performance package? Are those listed on a website anywhere? Anyone in new England think 19's with runflats are a bad idea? I may put snows on the 18's that come with the car. Those too big for winter and RWD?

I appreciate anyone's input.

[scottp999]

Originally Posted by stinsy

What about...those new 19's on the 335i performance package?

The OEM BMW Performance Package wheels with tires are $4000 shipped.

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

Here is an M3 replica deal for $1150 + shipping. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150072

It's all personal preference.


The CSL style wheel looks better to me. Your preference might be different. It took almost 2 years for me to decide that CSL's were for me. I ran M6 replicas before and I don't prefer them any more.

I got the Alufelgen CSL (CS7) replica's for $999 and they are outstanding quality.

I do not like run flats @ 19", it's about upgrading to better performance tires (non-run flat). If I would drive my car in the winter I would have kept the stock 189 wheels for winter and mounted some Bridgestone Blizzaks on them.

Good luck with your choice.

[stinsy]

Good links. Still not sure what type to get but let me ask you this. If you get 19's w/out runflats, do you get a spare too? Is that possible? I'm coming of an RS4 which didn't have runflats and i only discovered it didn't have a spare after getting a flat and looking in vain for the spare in the trunk. I hate not having a spare (and getting stranded with a can of "goop") and I thought runflats would at least (partially) solve that problem.

Any solutions? Are there temporary spares out there?

[scottp999]

Originally Posted by stinsy

Good links. Still not sure what type to get but let me ask you this. If you get 19's w/out runflats, do you get a spare too? Is that possible? I'm coming of an RS4 which didn't have runflats and i only discovered it didn't have a spare after getting a flat and looking in vain for the spare in the trunk. I hate not having a spare (and getting stranded with a can of "goop") and I thought runflats would at least (partially) solve that problem.

Any solutions? Are there temporary spares out there?

I got a conti comfort kit (pump and sealer) that I keep in the trunk when I am running around locally (99% of the time): http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=38

If I am headed out of town, I found a spare tire solution for less than $200 (BMW jack kit extra):
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86651