09-24-2018, 05:08 PM | #1 |
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People with 405 M wheels : good or bad experience?
Hi all,
So after posting a thread about the subject I got a good price on a 2018 340i M Performance Edition, I'll probably pick it up Friday. It'll be my first car with 20" wheels. My wife had a 2013 335i with the 19" wheels and only got 2 sidewall bubbles in 3 years, which is good IMO (compared to the C43, which has the stiffest suspension ever). I drive very carefully to avoid potholes but I've seen some bubbles appear out of nowhere, when people didn't recall hitting anything. My question is : those who have the 405 M wheels with the RFT... are you surviving? (In case anyone's wondering I'll have the OEM dedicated winter 18" tires/wheels so winter is not an issue) |
09-24-2018, 06:59 PM | #2 |
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Congrats on deciding to get the 2018 M Perf Edition. You will not be disappointed.
I have had mine for only 6 weeks so can't really comment on the 20" 405M wheels. My previous 340 had 19" wheels, and I don't think the 20s feel much different from the 19s. Like you, I will be running 18" winters. I actually think the 2018 rides better on the 20s with the Pirelli P Zero tires then my previous 340 did on the 19s with Bridgestones. The Pirellis are a better tire. Enjoy your new ride!!
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09-24-2018, 09:05 PM | #4 |
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Hi Guys. I too am considering a 340i mpe. I'd be interested in knowing the good price you got to gauge where my negotiations sit. Unless that's too personal. And my brother in law has told me not to get 20" rf's
So knowing what you plan to use for your non winter tires would be appreciated. Thanks |
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I also have a 340 MPE which I picked up in late April. I have put 9k kms on it so far, and the 20" have been really good. They are forged rims, but I am still really careful over bumps or anything.
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09-26-2018, 01:44 PM | #8 |
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With good roads the 405M 20" on non-RFT are a great, and they look good.
Over the past 5 years all of my four 405M got scratches. I'm almost a pro in fixing them There is just not much rubber between alloy and road. 1/2 inch less then with 19" to be precise. The risk of getting scratches is naturally higher as with 18" or 19". But hey, that's the price for a smile on my face looking at a wheel I like. If you are willing to pay that price/risk then do it. If not, get a smaller wheel.
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