19 vs 18 opinions wanted

csquared013 · 01-31-2012, 03:33 PM

I drive a 330xi and was just wondering if I\'ll regret it if I put 19\'s on my car and leave the stock suspension since I don\'t have the money for that yet. Would it be smarter to go with some 18\" style 162 rims and call it a day?

All opinions welcome!

CamelBiscuit · 01-31-2012, 04:48 PM

I think 19 look better but they are more susceptible to damage. They are also a little rougher of a ride than 18's.

CamelBiscuit · 01-31-2012, 04:49 PM

Also tires on 19's are a little more expensive.

rayguy24 · 01-31-2012, 04:57 PM

I say go by your priorities. If looks is on the top, then definitely 19's. If ride comfort and price is on top, the 18's. Best advice I can give is to go with what you feel you would regret more if you didn't do. You'll have less to second guess

BTW - I've got 19's wrapped in some Goodyear Asymetrics lowered on Eibach Pro-kits and controlled by BMW Perf Dampers. My wife at first didn't notice the difference in ride quality and has yet to complain once!

itrocks4u · 01-31-2012, 05:08 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=635858

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632884

I ended up buying the 19s. I figured that if it wasn't about the looks, I'd just stick to my 16s lol. After the summer, I'll know whether it was a good or bad decision.

csquared013 · 02-01-2012, 01:37 PM

Thanks guys! I think the 19" setup needs to happen then since I'm just looking to make my car stand out from the others I see every day.

I am however, worried that since I have stock XI suspension that the 19" rims would make the car look like its sitting on a lift kit. Pictures can be a little misleading so i was wondering if any of you have first hand experience seeing a XI on 19s without a drop? will it look odd?

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csquared013 Private First Class 26 Rep 152 Posts Drives: Arctic metallic 2006 330xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (1)	19 vs 18 opinions wanted I drive a 330xi and was just wondering if I\'ll regret it if I put 19\'s on my car and leave the stock suspension since I don\'t have the money for that yet. Would it be smarter to go with some 18\" style 162 rims and call it a day? All opinions welcome!
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CamelBiscuit Banned 20 Rep 632 Posts Drives: 11 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 702 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E92 335i [10.00]	I think 19 look better but they are more susceptible to damage. They are also a little rougher of a ride than 18's.
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CamelBiscuit Banned 20 Rep 632 Posts Drives: 11 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 702 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E92 335i [10.00]	Also tires on 19's are a little more expensive.
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rayguy24 the mod bug is crawling in my brain 44 Rep 576 Posts Drives: e90 tiag aka "luna" Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCAL iTrader: (15)	I say go by your priorities. If looks is on the top, then definitely 19's. If ride comfort and price is on top, the 18's. Best advice I can give is to go with what you feel you would regret more if you didn't do. You'll have less to second guess BTW - I've got 19's wrapped in some Goodyear Asymetrics lowered on Eibach Pro-kits and controlled by BMW Perf Dampers. My wife at first didn't notice the difference in ride quality and has yet to complain once!
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itrocks4u Colonel 639 Rep 2,428 Posts Drives: F80, F36, E90 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=635858 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632884 I ended up buying the 19s. I figured that if it wasn't about the looks, I'd just stick to my 16s lol. After the summer, I'll know whether it was a good or bad decision.
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csquared013 Private First Class 26 Rep 152 Posts Drives: Arctic metallic 2006 330xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (1)	Thanks guys! I think the 19" setup needs to happen then since I'm just looking to make my car stand out from the others I see every day. I am however, worried that since I have stock XI suspension that the 19" rims would make the car look like its sitting on a lift kit. Pictures can be a little misleading so i was wondering if any of you have first hand experience seeing a XI on 19s without a drop? will it look odd?
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