18" M359s too small?

Martyn76 · 03-31-2016, 07:08 AM

Hi

Need to get some new wheels as my MV3s are cracked (again!), tried getting hold of MV3 rep via CM Wheels but they're out of stock, they do have M359 wheels, what I'm not sure of is will they look too small in 18"?

Thoughts and advice welcome...

AWSAWS · 03-31-2016, 07:16 AM

I don't think so. I've gone for 18's in a very similar style for a slightly higher tyre sidewall. Probably a small benefit is a lower unsprung mass as well.

Google 18" M359, images

AWSAWS · 03-31-2016, 07:20 AM

Thermobaric · 03-31-2016, 08:14 AM

Here's my E92 with 18" M359 reps from ********. Winter tyres so slightly higher profile.

Martyn76 · 03-31-2016, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AWSAWS

Now that looks good!

ahmedb · 03-31-2016, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by AWSAWS

That sits really nice. What are the wheel width/offsets, any spacers and are you lowered?

Wayne-G · 03-31-2016, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Thermobaric

Here's my E92 with 18" M359 reps from ********. Winter tyres so slightly higher profile.

Those are CSL reps not 359's!

Here are 2 threads with E90's and 18" AG 359's

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=730508

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=917271

Wayne.

Thermobaric · 03-31-2016, 10:06 AM

Yeah. I meant M359 style. I mean, they're pretty similar. Advertised as M359 CSL style e.t.c.

ahmedb · 03-31-2016, 10:52 AM

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Yeah. I meant M359 style. I mean, they're pretty similar. Advertised as M359 CSL style e.t.c.

In my opinion, the CSL style look good on pre-FL E90. The 359's look good on the LCI E90's. Both are nice styles

CapnCook · 03-31-2016, 11:17 AM

I had 18" CSL reps on my E46 and I always regretted it, they do look to small. IMHO the ones on that black one above also look too small.

The CSL 'style' is a great looking wheel, but it's meant to be a 19 (The black ones on that white E90 above are 19")

The dish, and general look does not look right with a smaller rim.

I could have taken pics at certain angles that made them look good, but in the flesh they just didn't look right. Anything that looks similar to the CSL style is 19" only IMO.

Make your own mind up:

Thermobaric · 03-31-2016, 11:20 AM

Yeah. If there weren't just cheap, winter wheels, I would have gone with proper Avant Garde 19"s.

mr-modster · 03-31-2016, 01:14 PM

I have 19s on mine I definitely wouldn't go smaller wouldn't look right IMO.

AWSAWS · 03-31-2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ahmedb

That sits really nice. What are the wheel width/offsets, any spacers and are you lowered?

It's not actually mine, I just googled for 18" AG 359 wheels.

Got to say it does look nice!

Aragorn30d · 03-31-2016, 02:03 PM

I bought 18" M359's for mine from CM Wheels. Not fitted yet, but i dont think they're too small.

Its a personal thing though. I run 17" winters (steels) and 18" summers. MV3's before and now the 359's as soon as i get a minute to get them sorted out with tyres and fitted to the car.

The 19's just have too little tyre for me. Yes, they might look slightly better, but poorer ride and are more susceptible to damage etc. The 18 still looks decent. My brother runs 17's on his (Style 194's) and even those dont look small.

Bear in mind, the M3 was sold with 18" wheels, and they look fine. The M3 even runs taller tyres than the normal E90's, which can have the effect of making the wheels look smaller still.

E90325iM-SPORT · 03-31-2016, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CapnCook

I had 18" CSL reps on my E46 and I always regretted it, they do look to small. IMHO the ones on that black one above also look too small.

The CSL 'style' is a great looking wheel, but it's meant to be a 19 (The black ones on that white E90 above are 19")

The dish, and general look does not look right with a smaller rim.

I could have taken pics at certain angles that made them look good, but in the flesh they just didn't look right. Anything that looks similar to the CSL style is 19" only IMO.

Make your own mind up:

That silver one is mine and I advise 359s in 19" only.

Wolf 335 · 03-31-2016, 03:41 PM

I have 359s and at the time of purchase I was going through the same dilemma, 18s or 19s.

After seeing two E92s side by side with the same wheel but different size, the decision was very easy at that point. 19s is the way to go for this style of wheel, but you will feel the bumps.

Juz5i · 03-31-2016, 04:39 PM

19's! Go for it and feel the joy of making the correct decision

Digitalize · 03-31-2016, 08:47 PM

M359 should be OEM or Avant Garde only, the rest are too small/thin.

CapnCook · 04-01-2016, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ahmedb

That sits really nice. What are the wheel width/offsets, any spacers and are you lowered?

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Originally Posted by AWSAWS

It's not actually mine, I just googled for 18" AG 359 wheels.

Got to say it does look nice!

Those wheels are actually 19" (or more) though not 18", that's why they look really good.

AWSAWS · 04-01-2016, 06:52 AM

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Those wheels are actually 19" (or more) though not 18", that's why they look really good.

I don't think so. They've used the image on lots of places but they look like the 18" profile to me.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1016076

Another image of 18's from a private listing for sale.

I think 18's look better. More like the M car profiles.

Iyrix · 04-01-2016, 07:04 AM

Personal i think they look good on my m sport, 19's do fill it out a bit more, but a little extra drop is needed.

Martyn76 · 04-01-2016, 09:16 AM

Next problem is finding some 18s! Seem to be 19"+ available at the moment, all in the timing eh?

If anyone knows of anywhere please let me know.

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AWSAWS Colonel 279 Rep 2,340 Posts Drives: E92 GC Turbos, FBO, 335i DCT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Valhalla iTrader: (0)	I don't think so. I've gone for 18's in a very similar style for a slightly higher tyre sidewall. Probably a small benefit is a lower unsprung mass as well. Google 18" M359, images __________________ GC Turbos, FBO, JB4, DCT, Port Meth injection, BMS Charge Pipe, NGK plugs. EBC brakes and pads, LED Angel lights, LED foglights, LCI rears OCC, Braided brake lines. Custom Diff Lockdown Kit, VTT inlets, TMAP, stage 2+ fuel pump 11.79@119mph (stock turbos) 11.74@129mph (GC Turbos)
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Thermobaric Captain 62 Rep 664 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bucks iTrader: (1)	Here's my E92 with 18" M359 reps from ********. Winter tyres so slightly higher profile.
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Thermobaric Captain 62 Rep 664 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bucks iTrader: (1)	Yeah. I meant M359 style. I mean, they're pretty similar. Advertised as M359 CSL style e.t.c.
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CapnCook Gibbon 34 Rep 192 Posts Drives: E91 LCI 320d Touring Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Wolverhampton, UK iTrader: (1)	I had 18" CSL reps on my E46 and I always regretted it, they do look to small. IMHO the ones on that black one above also look too small. The CSL 'style' is a great looking wheel, but it's meant to be a 19 (The black ones on that white E90 above are 19") The dish, and general look does not look right with a smaller rim. I could have taken pics at certain angles that made them look good, but in the flesh they just didn't look right. Anything that looks similar to the CSL style is 19" only IMO. Make your own mind up: __________________ Past Cars: Mini Cooper 1.6 / VX220 2.2 / Z4 3.0i / E46 320CD / E53 X5 3.0D Last edited by CapnCook; 03-31-2016 at 11:27 AM..
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Thermobaric Captain 62 Rep 664 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bucks iTrader: (1)	Yeah. If there weren't just cheap, winter wheels, I would have gone with proper Avant Garde 19"s.
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mr-modster Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 08 aw e92 335d m sport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: kent iTrader: (0)	I have 19s on mine I definitely wouldn't go smaller wouldn't look right IMO.
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Aragorn30d Lieutenant Colonel 169 Rep 1,596 Posts Drives: E90 330d Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fife iTrader: (0)	I bought 18" M359's for mine from CM Wheels. Not fitted yet, but i dont think they're too small. Its a personal thing though. I run 17" winters (steels) and 18" summers. MV3's before and now the 359's as soon as i get a minute to get them sorted out with tyres and fitted to the car. The 19's just have too little tyre for me. Yes, they might look slightly better, but poorer ride and are more susceptible to damage etc. The 18 still looks decent. My brother runs 17's on his (Style 194's) and even those dont look small. Bear in mind, the M3 was sold with 18" wheels, and they look fine. The M3 even runs taller tyres than the normal E90's, which can have the effect of making the wheels look smaller still.
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Wolf 335 Brigadier General 2565 Rep 3,663 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I have 359s and at the time of purchase I was going through the same dilemma, 18s or 19s. After seeing two E92s side by side with the same wheel but different size, the decision was very easy at that point. 19s is the way to go for this style of wheel, but you will feel the bumps.
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Juz5i Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 252 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cheshire UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 F87 [0.00]	19's! Go for it and feel the joy of making the correct decision
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Digitalize Photographer 407 Rep 2,635 Posts Drives: 320D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	M359 should be OEM or Avant Garde only, the rest are too small/thin.
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Iyrix Lieutenant 103 Rep 472 Posts Drives: F30 330d & 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Personal i think they look good on my m sport, 19's do fill it out a bit more, but a little extra drop is needed.
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Martyn76 Private 14 Rep 66 Posts Drives: LeMans Blue E91 330D Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Corby, Northants iTrader: (0)	Next problem is finding some 18s! Seem to be 19"+ available at the moment, all in the timing eh? If anyone knows of anywhere please let me know.
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