F30 Wheel Size

buckybadger · 08-21-2014, 01:22 AM

Hi All,

For the M-sport package, I'm looking into two cars having slightly different configuration in terms of wheel size. One is 18 (400M) and the other is 19 (403M). I was wondering if you are all happy with either? Any issues with going with a 19 in terms of road noise and ride quality? It should be a little stiffer I guess but does the stiffness add to the driving pleasure given the light steering? Just curious, thanks!

bmwauug · 08-21-2014, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by deznium

Hi All,

For the M-sport package, I'm looking into two cars having slightly different configuration in terms of wheel size. One is 18 (400M) and the other is 19 (403M). I was wondering if you are all happy with either? Any issues with going with a 19 in terms of road noise and ride quality? It should be a little stiffer I guess but does the stiffness add to the driving pleasure given the light steering? Just curious, thanks!

Mine came with 18" 400m all season square set up. I swapped to 19"s staggered with summer tires. No doubt the summer set ups on 19s is better. No ride quality issues. I do plan to use the 18"s for my winter setup.

I would go with the 19"s.

G30 B58 · 08-21-2014, 06:09 AM

OP, San Diego?, I'd go 19" in a heartbeat.

Be aware that replacement tires might be a bit more $$ but you probably know that.

AweSam8 · 08-21-2014, 06:55 AM

I ordered mine with the 400m 18" wheels, but mine are staggered. Very happy with mine. I might be one of the few who dislike the appearance of the 403m. I would rather get some aftermarket wheels.

RoundelM3 · 08-21-2014, 07:26 AM

I've still got my "stock" staggered 18" wheels and summer tires (runflats); when the runflats wear out, I may get some CSL-style wheels, again in 18", due to their lower cost and better ride, not to mention less susceptibility to damage from road hazards. I'll be replacing the runflats with non-runflats and an M-mobility kit (I kept the one I had in my previous car).

Fronzdan · 08-21-2014, 08:38 AM

I have 18's square setup. I wish I had gotten the 19's. I may do what bmwauug said...buy some 19 staggered for Summer and use the 18's for Winter.

335i_4D · 08-21-2014, 11:21 AM

Have the 403M, and even looking to get some 20".
No issues with the 19"

shivaswrath · 08-21-2014, 11:31 AM

Love the 400M's in 18....use them on street and track, 18x8 in front and 18x8.5 in rear, and I opted for this over 19" because of road noise/pot holes in northeast (my wife's already bent 2 from last winter!)
With a drop, looks hot:

nicknaz · 08-21-2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by F32 N55

OP, San Diego?, I'd go 19" in a heartbeat.

Be aware that replacement tires might be a bit more $$ but you probably know that.

+1

I have the staggered 19s on my 335 and like them a lot. I think the staggered 18s would be nice too. a bit lighter and cheaper tires.

I definitely would avoid the 18 square setup with 225 wide tires. Not enough traction and the tires look too narrow for the car when look from the rear

paulbrenneman · 08-21-2014, 02:17 PM

Love the 403Ms on 335 m sport, my only complaint is the ride can be a bit harsh (don't have DHP). Pilot super sports will be my next tire, they will be around $850

buckybadger · 08-21-2014, 03:38 PM

So looks like most people are okay with either. I will probably test drive both cars back to back and then think about it. Thanks for replying everyone!

falar · 08-21-2014, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

Love the 400M's in 18....use them on street and track, 18x8 in front and 18x8.5 in rear, and I opted for this over 19" because of road noise/pot holes in northeast (my wife's already bent 2 from last winter!)
With a drop, looks hot:

I went with the 18" 400m on my mineral grey car as well and love the look.

I also don't have to worry about bubbles in the RFTs as much and when new tire time comes around 18s have a larger selection than 19s.

I also can't stand ultra low profile tires in either road feel or looks.

AweSam8 · 08-21-2014, 08:38 PM

Did you paint your calipers or are those m performance brakes? Looks good!

falar · 08-22-2014, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AweSam8

Did you paint your calipers or are those m performance brakes? Looks good!

Those are the M-Performance Brakes.

JarleM3turbo · 08-22-2014, 05:48 AM

I have 403 and HRE 20" in the summer and 400 in the winter.go for 403!no problem with 19 or Even 20".

shivaswrath · 08-22-2014, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by AweSam8

Did you paint your calipers or are those m performance brakes? Looks good!

LOL painting them would've been so tacky...M Perf Brakes baby!

nyc2sd30 · 08-22-2014, 10:05 AM

I am riding on 19s and the biggest improvement in ride quality came when I switched out the run flat tires. Literally felt like a different car.

Agamemnon · 08-22-2014, 02:57 PM

I have the 19 inch on my M-sport and definitely feel that the car looks better. No problems with the roads around here - haven't buried any wheels in potholes or anything.

Keep in mind that the summer performance tires allow for the car to be programmed for the higher speed limiter if that is important to you. Never would see it, but it is nice to think that the car could run to 155 mph if there was room enough. 18 inch all seasons would result in a 130 mph limiter.

08-21-2014, 01:22 AM	#1
buckybadger BMW forever! 1387 Rep 2,418 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	F30 Wheel Size - 400M Vs. 403M Hi All, For the M-sport package, I'm looking into two cars having slightly different configuration in terms of wheel size. One is 18 (400M) and the other is 19 (403M). I was wondering if you are all happy with either? Any issues with going with a 19 in terms of road noise and ride quality? It should be a little stiffer I guess but does the stiffness add to the driving pleasure given the light steering? Just curious, thanks! __________________ 2020 BMW X5 2019 BMW M2C 2014 BMW 335i 2009 BMW 328i
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G30 B58 Pace Car Driver 1548 Rep 3,164 Posts Drives: '22 AW G30 B58 M-Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: my garage in PA iTrader: (0)	OP, San Diego?, I'd go 19" in a heartbeat. Be aware that replacement tires might be a bit more $$ but you probably know that.
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08-21-2014, 06:55 AM	#4
AweSam8 Super Spectacular Awesome Dude 69 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 2010 E70 X5M, 2014 F30 335i M Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I ordered mine with the 400m 18" wheels, but mine are staggered. Very happy with mine. I might be one of the few who dislike the appearance of the 403m. I would rather get some aftermarket wheels.
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RoundelM3 Major General 1835 Rep 6,990 Posts Drives: 15 F80 M3, 22 G01 X3 30i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clayton, NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 [9.83] 2015 BMW M3 [6.50]	I've still got my "stock" staggered 18" wheels and summer tires (runflats); when the runflats wear out, I may get some CSL-style wheels, again in 18", due to their lower cost and better ride, not to mention less susceptibility to damage from road hazards. I'll be replacing the runflats with non-runflats and an M-mobility kit (I kept the one I had in my previous car). __________________ 2015 F80 ///M3 Sedan 7DCT Tanzanite, 2022 X3 sDrive30i 8AT Brooklyn Grey
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Fronzdan Lieutenant Colonel 303 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: '24 M240 xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I have 18's square setup. I wish I had gotten the 19's. I may do what bmwauug said...buy some 19 staggered for Summer and use the 18's for Winter.
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335i_4D Now in the dark side ! 65 Rep 1,136 Posts Drives: 2011 911S 997.2 Cab Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Great North iTrader: (3)	Have the 403M, and even looking to get some 20". No issues with the 19" __________________ Present: 2011 Porsche Carrera S Cab, white (Now on the dark side!) BMW X3 M40i (wifey) Past:2012 335i Sport Black, 20" 356 wheels, M Sport Aero, MPE (Sold -kinda missed) 2010 X5 35d Black fully loaded (Sold) 2007 335i sedan Antracite (Sold and missed !)
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shivaswrath Brigadier General 649 Rep 4,323 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lost in NJ iTrader: (3)	Love the 400M's in 18....use them on street and track, 18x8 in front and 18x8.5 in rear, and I opted for this over 19" because of road noise/pot holes in northeast (my wife's already bent 2 from last winter!) With a drop, looks hot: __________________ CURRENT: 2017 RS3 (miss you guys) SOLD: 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Exhaust/Brakes/Suspension/LSD\|Bav Stage 1/AMP\|\|ER CP/IC/DP/OC \| Dinan CAI/N55 PWG BIG TURBO\|BMWF30.com
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paulbrenneman Private 1 Rep 93 Posts Drives: Mineral Grey 335i M-Sport ZF Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Love the 403Ms on 335 m sport, my only complaint is the ride can be a bit harsh (don't have DHP). Pilot super sports will be my next tire, they will be around $850
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08-21-2014, 03:38 PM	#11
buckybadger BMW forever! 1387 Rep 2,418 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	So looks like most people are okay with either. I will probably test drive both cars back to back and then think about it. Thanks for replying everyone! __________________ 2020 BMW X5 2019 BMW M2C 2014 BMW 335i 2009 BMW 328i
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AweSam8 Super Spectacular Awesome Dude 69 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 2010 E70 X5M, 2014 F30 335i M Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Did you paint your calipers or are those m performance brakes? Looks good!
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JarleM3turbo Private 25 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 328i Xdrive Touring Join Date: May 2014 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	I have 403 and HRE 20" in the summer and 400 in the winter.go for 403!no problem with 19 or Even 20".
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nyc2sd30 BMW Addict 50 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 2014 435i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0)	I am riding on 19s and the biggest improvement in ride quality came when I switched out the run flat tires. Literally felt like a different car. __________________ 2010 335i MSport / 2011 535i / 2014 435i M Sport
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Agamemnon Captain 175 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 2016 m3 ss2 zcp full leather Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Richmond BC iTrader: (0)	I have the 19 inch on my M-sport and definitely feel that the car looks better. No problems with the roads around here - haven't buried any wheels in potholes or anything. Keep in mind that the summer performance tires allow for the car to be programmed for the higher speed limiter if that is important to you. Never would see it, but it is nice to think that the car could run to 155 mph if there was room enough. 18 inch all seasons would result in a 130 mph limiter.
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