Anyone regret going with 19" wheels?

Transfer · 06-27-2015, 12:14 AM

I think I've spent a good 20+ hours looking at wheels for my upcoming M235i and I'm trying to like 18s but 19s just look so good. An aspect ratio of 30 just makes me think it has to be a rough ride. If you have 19s, any regret? Worth it? My wheel choice front runner is currently V703 in storm grey.

DanG · 06-27-2015, 09:53 AM

I had 19s on my M3. They are very susceptible to curb damage and pothole damage. The ride didn't feel much different.

I'm looking at new wheels but plan on getting 18s. I'm currently leaning towards BBS CS5s.

Transfer · 06-27-2015, 01:57 PM

I had 19" on my E90 M3 but the sidewall was much taller than 19" on 2 series.

DanG · 06-27-2015, 03:18 PM

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I had 19" on my E90 M3 but the sidewall was much taller than 19" on 2 series.

Yes the 30 sidewall on the rears are really shallow.

sputman · 06-27-2015, 08:51 PM

I have 19s. The ride is a little stiffer but still perfectly fine as a daily driver. Just get non-run flat tires.

Icy J · 06-27-2015, 10:47 PM

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225/35, 255/30 (Michelin PSS). Not comfortable in that it's no S Class, but not unbearable either

CaliBlu2 · 06-28-2015, 12:46 PM

I think the 19" fits the 2 series very well and the ride is very close to stock. I'm running 225/35 and 245/35.

Cyberdemon · 06-28-2015, 08:56 PM

If you drove on anything but perfect roads I would stay away from the 19's on this car. If you are lucky enough to live in an area that doesn't see snow or potholes then it's probably fine.

M2Ghost · 06-30-2015, 01:42 PM

The ride quality is very similar, and ofcourse you have to have your head on a swivel for potholes, but I think even with the 18's, a pothole is still going to be a problem. I keep mine at around 45psi to give me a little more cushion between the wheel & the road.

FIRST1 · 07-01-2015, 02:35 PM

Can't you fit like 19" 35 profile on this car? There is so much wheel gap to begin with. Like a 255/35/19 maybe?

tencazzo · 07-01-2015, 04:19 PM

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I think the 19" fits the 2 series very well and the ride is very close to stock. I'm running 225/35 and 245/35.

Could you tell the name of your rims, please?

CaliBlu2 · 07-01-2015, 10:09 PM

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Could you tell the name of your rims, please?

They're M6 Gran Coupe Reps. 19x8.5 square

tigerbun504 · 10-27-2015, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliBlu2

They're M6 Gran Coupe Reps. 19x8.5 square

What offset are on those replicas, please?

CaliBlu2 · 10-28-2015, 11:54 AM

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What offset are on those replicas, please?

35 et. https://www.usarim.com/

M235iCA-guy · 10-28-2015, 02:32 PM

For me...I'd stay with 18", because 19" will increase the car ride height just a tad and affects performance and handling as well. Car may feel a bit slower too.

Csmoove195 · 10-29-2015, 05:51 AM

I do like the looks of 19's more vs 90% of 18's out there. I can't speak for 18's but you have to be careful and pretty much dodge potholes. Personally I dont mind being a little more careful. Im in New England, still stuck with 19's, and I don't know why. Probably for looks.
Oh and ditch the run flats, the cabin noise difference between RF's and NRF'S should sway you away in itself.

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Transfer Major General 5250 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	Anyone regret going with 19" wheels? I think I've spent a good 20+ hours looking at wheels for my upcoming M235i and I'm trying to like 18s but 19s just look so good. An aspect ratio of 30 just makes me think it has to be a rough ride. If you have 19s, any regret? Worth it? My wheel choice front runner is currently V703 in storm grey.
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DanG Major General 10567 Rep 6,914 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	I had 19s on my M3. They are very susceptible to curb damage and pothole damage. The ride didn't feel much different. I'm looking at new wheels but plan on getting 18s. I'm currently leaning towards BBS CS5s.
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Transfer Major General 5250 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	I had 19" on my E90 M3 but the sidewall was much taller than 19" on 2 series.
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sputman Private 22 Rep 85 Posts Drives: '15 M235i xDrive + '21 Z4 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Burlington, ON iTrader: (0)	I have 19s. The ride is a little stiffer but still perfectly fine as a daily driver. Just get non-run flat tires.
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CaliBlu2 Private 23 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 228i Msport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	I think the 19" fits the 2 series very well and the ride is very close to stock. I'm running 225/35 and 245/35. Attached Images Last edited by CaliBlu2; 10-28-2015 at 02:30 PM..
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Cyberdemon Brigadier General 1538 Rep 3,331 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i, 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (3)	If you drove on anything but perfect roads I would stay away from the 19's on this car. If you are lucky enough to live in an area that doesn't see snow or potholes then it's probably fine. __________________ Current: '20 X5, '18 M3 ZCP Previous: '11 E90 335i, '11 E90 M3, '16 VW GTI, '15 M235i, '13 335i, '08 TL-S, '00 Corvette
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M2Ghost Enlisted Member 25 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: West Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	The ride quality is very similar, and ofcourse you have to have your head on a swivel for potholes, but I think even with the 18's, a pothole is still going to be a problem. I keep mine at around 45psi to give me a little more cushion between the wheel & the road. __________________ 2015 Alpine White M235i with 19" White VMR 703's
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FIRST1 Major 109 Rep 1,048 Posts Drives: '15 M235i Melbourne Red Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (5)	Can't you fit like 19" 35 profile on this car? There is so much wheel gap to begin with. Like a 255/35/19 maybe?
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M235iCA-guy New Member 1 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2015 M235ix & X5d Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA iTrader: (0)	For me...I'd stay with 18", because 19" will increase the car ride height just a tad and affects performance and handling as well. Car may feel a bit slower too.
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Csmoove195 Private First Class 89 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2013 335is AW/CR 6 Speed Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: West Haven CT iTrader: (0)	I do like the looks of 19's more vs 90% of 18's out there. I can't speak for 18's but you have to be careful and pretty much dodge potholes. Personally I dont mind being a little more careful. Im in New England, still stuck with 19's, and I don't know why. Probably for looks. Oh and ditch the run flats, the cabin noise difference between RF's and NRF'S should sway you away in itself. Last edited by Csmoove195; 10-29-2015 at 05:56 AM..
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