18" or 19" wheel

Shamim · 01-18-2011, 12:10 AM

So im selling my wheels currently and looking for a new set up once they are gone. It may seem like a dumb question but just how different is the appearance of a 19" and 18"? I am trying to get bbs ch blacks and im hesitating because they are 18". Would the different in size change the overall look?Input would be greatly appreciated

John_01 · 01-18-2011, 12:38 AM

If you want big impressive looking wheels you probably need the 19". It just depends what your priorities are.

Shamim · 01-18-2011, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by John_01

If you want big impressive looking wheels you probably need the 19". It just depends what your priorities are.

BBS CH's is the wheels im trying to get. So it makes that big of a difference between those two wheel sizes?

John_01 · 01-18-2011, 05:40 AM

To me 18" rims are perfectly fine because I accept the looks as a trade off for other benefits. If you can get the wheels at the right price and they will fit well on your car, then maybe you will be happy too.

The BBS CH is a fairly complex design with a lot of spokes, so I expect the difference between 18" and 19" will be quite noticable (at least as much as other styles). On the positive side, 18" rims make the size of the brake discs look a bit bigger if you are not going to get a big brake kit.

VMRWheels · 01-18-2011, 05:13 PM

Its all going to boil down to what you prefer to look at everyday... Most members on this board prefer 19's for the E9x body.

Depending on what you'll be doing with the car and the environment you have to work with, 18's are also a great route to go.

-Charles@VMRWheels

mfewart · 01-18-2011, 05:19 PM

If you have really bad roads where you live go for 18's, otherwise 19's look better.

deanmc · 01-18-2011, 05:21 PM

Aftermarket 18" wheels look small to me, but the OEM 18" look fine. I would go with 19"s.

EZ_TUR90 · 01-18-2011, 05:22 PM

I personally think 18s look a bit to small for the e9x. but logically the 18s would make so much more sense to buy living in socal. You wouldnt be as paranoid about potholes and rought roads since your tires would have a higher profile. I think the m3s 18s looks awesome, I have a feeling the chs might look as good. Give it a try, if your dont like it i dont think it would be hard to sell.

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Shamim Captain 61 Rep 619 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SFV 818 iTrader: (9)	18" or 19" wheel So im selling my wheels currently and looking for a new set up once they are gone. It may seem like a dumb question but just how different is the appearance of a 19" and 18"? I am trying to get bbs ch blacks and im hesitating because they are 18". Would the different in size change the overall look?Input would be greatly appreciated
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John_01 Colonel 236 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	If you want big impressive looking wheels you probably need the 19". It just depends what your priorities are.
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John_01 Colonel 236 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	To me 18" rims are perfectly fine because I accept the looks as a trade off for other benefits. If you can get the wheels at the right price and they will fit well on your car, then maybe you will be happy too. The BBS CH is a fairly complex design with a lot of spokes, so I expect the difference between 18" and 19" will be quite noticable (at least as much as other styles). On the positive side, 18" rims make the size of the brake discs look a bit bigger if you are not going to get a big brake kit.
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EZ_TUR90 Ez tur90 197 Rep 3,193 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (11)	I personally think 18s look a bit to small for the e9x. but logically the 18s would make so much more sense to buy living in socal. You wouldnt be as paranoid about potholes and rought roads since your tires would have a higher profile. I think the m3s 18s looks awesome, I have a feeling the chs might look as good. Give it a try, if your dont like it i dont think it would be hard to sell. __________________
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