M-Sport F36 -> downgrade 400M to 397?

riso1988 · 09-11-2021, 03:05 PM

Hey all -

Recently picked up an '18 440i Gran Coupe M-Sport xDrive to replace my E90. Love it but was never a fan of the 400M rims. The wheels just look so bright/silver and dated.

I live in NYC so I'm very reluctant to go towards the 19" M-Sport rims. Are there any other 18" M-Sport wheel options? I didn't see any.

I do like the orbit or even ferric 397 wheels but I'm reluctant to pull the trigger as they were not available on the M-Sports. Also obvi will be missing the M branding but I'm not sure that's a deal breaker.

Any thoughts? Issues with downgrading to the 397 rims? Am I crazy? Lol open to other suggestions!

Attached a picture of the 440 and the orbit 397's. [IMG][/IMG]

alohasurftoad · 09-11-2021, 05:21 PM

441M ferric grey

tturedraider · 09-11-2021, 06:23 PM

You could have the 400M’s powder coated to a darker shade. Not black, please. Maybe a darker grey.

riso1988 · 09-11-2021, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

441M ferric grey

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Originally Posted by tturedraider

You could have the 400M's powder coated to a darker shade. Not black, please. Maybe a darker grey.

Thanks - the ferric gray looks great.

Do you think it would be possible to powder coat in bmw ferric gray or would I need to just search for a close shade?

quakerroatmeal · 09-12-2021, 10:28 PM

Definitely not a downgrade as I think the 397 wheels are a better wheel as well.

Desertnate · 09-13-2021, 09:08 AM

Have you thought about going aftermarket?

Aftermarket wheels will probably be lighter and stronger, not to mention probably better looking. I've never been a fan of OEM BMW wheels.

There are aftermarket 18" options if you want to go that size.

BEM-S4 · 09-13-2021, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Desertnate

Have you thought about going aftermarket?

Aftermarket wheels will probably be lighter and stronger, not to mention probably better looking. I've never been a fan of OEM BMW wheels.

There are aftermarket 18" options if you want to go that size.

Check Apex.

Moupe · 11-08-2021, 01:35 PM

Late bump but you could also look into the staggered 18" 398 orbit grey wheels fitted to many F30s with the Track Handling Package (THP). They came fitted with Michelin Pilot Supersports as well.

I'm a fan of them myself so there's not much desire to swap these out on my F31.

TheJungatron · 11-15-2021, 08:31 PM

I run 397 18" square 245 40 18 - yes car needs a drop lol

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riso1988 Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 216 Posts Drives: '18 440i xDrive GC, '06 330xi Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Staten Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Hey all - Recently picked up an '18 440i Gran Coupe M-Sport xDrive to replace my E90. Love it but was never a fan of the 400M rims. The wheels just look so bright/silver and dated. I live in NYC so I'm very reluctant to go towards the 19" M-Sport rims. Are there any other 18" M-Sport wheel options? I didn't see any. I do like the orbit or even ferric 397 wheels but I'm reluctant to pull the trigger as they were not available on the M-Sports. Also obvi will be missing the M branding but I'm not sure that's a deal breaker. Any thoughts? Issues with downgrading to the 397 rims? Am I crazy? Lol open to other suggestions! Attached a picture of the 440 and the orbit 397's. [IMG][/IMG] Attached Images
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quakerroatmeal Second Lieutenant 119 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 2018 430i Grand Coupe Join Date: May 2021 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	Definitely not a downgrade as I think the 397 wheels are a better wheel as well.
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TheJungatron Lieutenant 352 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i RWD- USA Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fort Myers, Florida iTrader: (0)	I run 397 18" square 245 40 18 - yes car needs a drop lol Attached Images __________________ 2020 - M340i RWD \| Executive (Retired 2015 - 335i RWD A8 \| MP LSD, BM3, MP Exhaust, M Sport Conversion, 245/35/18 square, VRSF Chargepipe, Rear Brembo upgrade) (Retired - 2010 328i) (Retired - 1987 325i Vert)
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