06-18-2012, 10:08 PM | #1 |
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400M 18" vs 403M 19"
Which ones did you pick? I am not sure what to do . the 403M come with summer performance tires and I heard they last about 10k miles + i will need winter tires as well since i live in Chicago and the 400M come with the all season tires. What do you guys suggest??? Thanks I personally like the 403M more but I don't feel like spending about $1600 every year on tires
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I would pick the 19s
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You have the choice for either tire type with the 18s. I live in FL, so summer tires all year round.
I prefer the look of the 18s. My preference added to the fact that 18s are cheaper to replace and have more sidewall for comfort confirmed my decision. Search reveals this post for additional reading: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=663942
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18"wheels on an M sport F30 look too small imo. For me, summertyres and switching to winters when necessary. Reading a few posts, it's not only a matter of taste and sportiness but more a matter of money. Which isn't a bad thing, it's the real world, but remember there are cheaper ways of transportation than a BMW Cheers Robin |
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I went with the 18 staggered setup, but I'm also going back and forth with the 19"s. I don't live in chicago much of the time any more, but having lived in chicago for many years, I'd go with the 18"s. I'd more worry about the ride and damaging the rims on potholes.
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Don't want to knock anyone else's ride, but 18's on this car just doesn't look right (asthetically) IMO. 19's was the only option. 20s make the car look "gangsta" which is also NOT a look I want. 19s seems to be the right look for the car. That said, I understand practicality sometimes over rides asthetics. I will also be getting 19" winters (which are also quite pricey). Live in Toronto, so Winters are a must.
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I'm always torn between maintaining good looks and getting better traction on my winter set ups, but usually go down a size even with AWD vehicles. |
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Didn't try, but I know they are available [on the 335]. There are more tire options for winter and all seasons in the 18s size too. Staggered or not, it was the same number of options since the sizes are fairly standard. It also depends if you have space to store an extra set of wheels too. (if that is the route you want to take).
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I think I will just get the 19's and by these http://www.michelinman.com/tire-sele...s/tire-details same size as the ones that come stock
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Some people drive BMWs for performance, others for looks. IMO, 18" or 19" is not that big a difference unless you're entering your car into auto events where this stuff matters. For those of us in more dynamic climates, all-seasons makes practical sense. Especially if you don't have a garage to store winter tires or the ability to drag them to the shop to get them switched out every winter. I say if you live in the sunbelt, summer tires are easily a viable option. BMWs are already expensive. I don't want to have to worry about tires if I don't have to.
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They're sort of machine polished I think. I haven't seen them in person. They do remind me of the finish on E46 M3s, if you know what I'm talking about.
I'm thinking of ordering the 18s since I think they look better, I'm not as much a fan of the polished look. |
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