Wheel Size Opinion (09' 335ix coupe)

flyguy · 03-28-2009, 10:19 AM

Live in Minnesota and close to buying wheels/tires, have 17's amd OEM run flats and was going to 18's-non run flats, but as most people rather have 19's from looks perspective. Given our roads in this part of the country are 19's just asking for trouble? All opinions appreciated. thanks much

I335 · 03-28-2009, 12:34 PM

19s look best, but you have to constantly be watching for pot holes. You'd have to do the same with the 18s anyhow so you may as well go with what you like best.

blakjack23 · 03-29-2009, 12:21 AM

I ran 19's last summer and didn't have any issues. I didn't put them on until early June though, so most of the huge pot hole were filled by then. So you'll be fine with 19's in MN as long as you only run them June through October.

flyguy · 03-29-2009, 08:50 AM

Thanks Blakjack23 for the response, much appreciated, another question what do you do for spare tire?

Nebster · 03-29-2009, 01:04 PM

20's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stinger · 03-30-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by I335

19s look best, but you have to constantly be watching for pot holes. You'd have to do the same with the 18s anyhow so you may as well go with what you like best.

+1

Back in a Subie · 03-30-2009, 12:04 PM

i ran 19s all of last summer with no problems. as far as it being an xi you want to make sure that the tire you go with is the same rolling diamiter as your stock tires, off set doesnt matter though. if you go with a runflat tire you dont have to worry about flats as much, otherwise make sure you have roadside assistiance of some sort (through bmw, your insurance or a company like AAA).

you have to figure you normaly drive to some of the same places, on the same roads day in and day out. you probably already have a good idea where the bad potholes are in you daily commute, the only time you need be extra aware of potholes is when driving on unfimilar routs, which is probably a small percent of the time. my summer wheels will probably be on in the comming weeks.

sorry for spelling errors and punctuation, im postimg this from my phone during a boring ass meeting =P

blakjack23 · 03-30-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by flyguy

Thanks Blakjack23 for the response, much appreciated, another question what do you do for spare tire?

I didn't carry one 95% of the time since most of my driving is around the cities and I could easily call someone and run home and get one of my winters to put on as a spare. Otherwise on long trips up to the cabin I threw one of my winters in the trunk along with a jack.

IRL-MN · 03-30-2009, 05:40 PM

I have 18'' wheels with RFTs and ZSP now and I am surprised at how good the ride is - it's actually much better than my previous E90 which had 17'' RFTs and no ZSP!

I think you'll be just fine with 19'' wheels and regular tires. Like another poster said, you will learn where the potholes are pretty quickly!

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I335 Brigadier General 123 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	19s look best, but you have to constantly be watching for pot holes. You'd have to do the same with the 18s anyhow so you may as well go with what you like best.
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blakjack23 Major 33 Rep 1,074 Posts Drives: like a bat out of hell Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (3) Garage List '06 325i [0.00]	I ran 19's last summer and didn't have any issues. I didn't put them on until early June though, so most of the huge pot hole were filled by then. So you'll be fine with 19's in MN as long as you only run them June through October. __________________ '06 325i - AT (bite me!) - Jet Black - Black leatherette - Aluminum Trim - Blacklines - 189's - M3 Spoiler
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flyguy Private 3 Rep 52 Posts Drives: E92 335xi, Alpine White Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rochester,MN iTrader: (0)	Wheel Size opinion Thanks Blakjack23 for the response, much appreciated, another question what do you do for spare tire?
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Nebster Brigadier General 100 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	20's!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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Back in a Subie Captain 81 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 15 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan iTrader: (8) Garage List 2015 Subaru Outback ... [0.00] 2012 Morgan 3 Wheeler [10.00] 2015 Subaru WRX STI ... [9.00]	i ran 19s all of last summer with no problems. as far as it being an xi you want to make sure that the tire you go with is the same rolling diamiter as your stock tires, off set doesnt matter though. if you go with a runflat tire you dont have to worry about flats as much, otherwise make sure you have roadside assistiance of some sort (through bmw, your insurance or a company like AAA). you have to figure you normaly drive to some of the same places, on the same roads day in and day out. you probably already have a good idea where the bad potholes are in you daily commute, the only time you need be extra aware of potholes is when driving on unfimilar routs, which is probably a small percent of the time. my summer wheels will probably be on in the comming weeks. sorry for spelling errors and punctuation, im postimg this from my phone during a boring ass meeting =P __________________ After enjoying 9 years with my BMW I am now Back in a Subie: formerly Mi330xi
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IRL-MN Major 44 Rep 1,151 Posts Drives: F82 \| E30 \| E28 \| E24 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA iTrader: (0)	I have 18'' wheels with RFTs and ZSP now and I am surprised at how good the ride is - it's actually much better than my previous E90 which had 17'' RFTs and no ZSP! I think you'll be just fine with 19'' wheels and regular tires. Like another poster said, you will learn where the potholes are pretty quickly!
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