F30POST
F30POST
2012-2015 BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Today's Posts
BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST > 2012-2019 BMW 3 and 4-Series Forums > General F30 Sedan / F32 Coupe / F36 Gran Coupe Forum > 440I GC x-drive - new vehicle configuration 19" vs 18"
Extreme Powerhouse
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      03-25-2018, 08:21 AM   #1
mrich1353
Private First Class
13
Rep
124
Posts

Drives: 2018 X3 M40I
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: York, PA

iTrader: (0)

440I GC x-drive - new vehicle configuration 19" vs 18"

Sorting through a build on a 2019 440I X-Drive. I drive 20K plus miles a year.
It will be a pretty loaded M-Sport.

1. I am trying to decide whether to go with 19" wheels for the better look versus 18"s which I think ultimately handle better.

2. The other decision I wrestle with is Track Handling Package (definitely 19"s if I go this route, not a fan of the 18" wheels in this package). Cosmetically I really like the no fog light look (wish I could simply delete fog lights as stand alone!), but worry about excessive brake dust from the M-Sport brakes (I believe BMW has finally cut back brake dust on standard brakes). If I don't go Track Handling, I'll add add adaptive suspension (hopefully - as it doesn't slow up as optional on current configuration tool).
__________________
2018 X3 M40I - Alpine White with Cognac, Premium, Executive, 21" Wheels, Adaptive Suspension...
Gone - 2017 Genesis G80 Ultimate (OOPS); 2013 335I
X-Drive - M-Sport; 2011 535I X-Drive M-Sport; 2010 535I RWD Sport Pkg; 2006 530XI
Appreciate 0
      03-25-2018, 08:55 AM   #2
Billfitz
Lieutenant General
Billfitz's Avatar
United_States
8218
Rep
16,054
Posts

Drives: '15 328iX GT
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: New Hampshire

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by mrich1353 View Post
19" wheels for the better look versus 18"s which I think ultimately handle better.
That's your answer. 18" are less likely to suffer pothole damage as and ride better as well.
Quote:
wish I could simply delete fog lights as stand alone!
Only drive in the daytime?
Appreciate 0
      03-25-2018, 09:38 AM   #3
mdai245
First Lieutenant
United_States
104
Rep
340
Posts

Drives: 440i XDrive
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: NJ

iTrader: (1)

Dont waste money on 19" wheels. They are very very heavy and can be replaced with some lightweight aftermarket or OEM M4 wheels. Get the adaptive suspension as that can not be retrofited later and is a relatively cheap and impactful option.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:10 PM.




f30post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST