Considering new 18" wheels for the E92

EB89 · 06-20-2017, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mayuri Krab

Am I the only one here with oem 17"s? Lol

Must have an e90?

Fundguy1 · 06-20-2017, 07:44 AM

17s were optional on e92/93 so not necessarily.

e36mmm · 06-21-2017, 04:56 AM

18s can look good as 19s with the right tyre profile. You can try 40 profile all round and it will fill the gaps nicely. If you're worried about harshness of your current 19s and you run rft's, try them with non rfts and you will most likely be surprised and hang on to 19s. Rfts are terrible on aussie roads as the sidewalls are so stiff but they handle great. I have been running 19s with non rft tyres for about 3 years now and they are really comfortable. Good luck with your choice.

Socket · 06-21-2017, 06:21 AM

+1 E

Fundguy1 · 06-21-2017, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by e36mmm

18s can look good as 19s with the right tyre profile. You can try 40 profile all round and it will fill the gaps nicely. If you're worried about harshness of your current 19s and you run rft's, try them with non rfts and you will most likely be surprised and hang on to 19s. Rfts are terrible on aussie roads as the sidewalls are so stiff but they handle great. I have been running 19s with non rft tyres for about 3 years now and they are really comfortable. Good luck with your choice.

You shouldn't do the same profile front and rear if you have staggard setup. You'll have much more sidewall rear and it'll be jacked up in the rear. Bad for handling too.

donR · 06-22-2017, 07:26 AM

I have the 19" GTCs shown in your photo. No problems with them. Wouldn't normally have been my choice but they really grow on you and do look great.

Check out my garage for picks.

Mayuri Krab · 06-23-2017, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by EB89

Must have an e90?

Yep, a early non-M sport one with the very grandpa spec 225/45/17 tires

Actually looking at it, besides comfort access it looks like the original owner (from Melbourne) didn't tick any extra options (have no USB input, no BT-music streaming, crap base stereo, no sun roof, no heated seats etc etc).

Fundguy1 · 06-23-2017, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayuri Krab

Yep, a early non-M sport one with the very grandpa spec 225/45/17 tires

Actually looking at it, besides comfort access it looks like the original owner (from Melbourne) didn't tick any extra options (have no USB input, no BT-music streaming, crap base stereo, no sun roof, no heated seats etc etc).

Did they check the 335i box?

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Fundguy1 Major General 2035 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	17s were optional on e92/93 so not necessarily.
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06-21-2017, 04:56 AM	#25
e36mmm Major 190 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	18s can look good as 19s with the right tyre profile. You can try 40 profile all round and it will fill the gaps nicely. If you're worried about harshness of your current 19s and you run rft's, try them with non rfts and you will most likely be surprised and hang on to 19s. Rfts are terrible on aussie roads as the sidewalls are so stiff but they handle great. I have been running 19s with non rft tyres for about 3 years now and they are really comfortable. Good luck with your choice.
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06-21-2017, 06:21 AM	#26
Socket Lieutenant General 4634 Rep 11,945 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	+1 E
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06-22-2017, 07:26 AM	#28
donR Captain 99 Rep 826 Posts Drives: E91 335i, B5 RS4, F31 330i, i4 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3) Garage List 2024 BMW i4 [0.00] 2016 F31 330i M Spo ... [9.00] 2019 718 GTS [0.00] 2001 Audi RS4 SOLD [0.00] 2008 E91 335i SOLD [0.00]	I have the 19" GTCs shown in your photo. No problems with them. Wouldn't normally have been my choice but they really grow on you and do look great. Check out my garage for picks.
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