Introducing me and my 2009 Space Grey 125i Coupe

[BMWRX]

Back to the wheels, will it greatly affect ride quality putting the 18" wheels on? Or is it a negligible difference over the 17"?

[GR3G]

Originally Posted by BMWRX

Thanks Spacegrey. You've answered a question I've been struggling with the last couple days. I've ordered my car in space grey, but had never actually seen one in the 125i, so I was very close to changing to black sapphire metallic. However, after seeing the photos of your car I was blown away. I HAVE to get the space grey now. That looks H.A.W.T. hawt!!!?

Thanks BMWRX! It's the amazing colour! You won't regret choosing it. fatboy is right, looks even better in person.

Everyone who sees the car always comment on how beautiful the colour is. I love how the creases create shadows in different light. Easy to keep clean too

Originally Posted by BMWRX

Now, the question remains - do I stick with the standard M Sports 17" wheels, or get the 261's?

You have to get the 261s! Although a little bit extra now, heaps cheaper than upgrading later.

Originally Posted by takahashi

What an upgrade from a Mazda 3! Did you have an SP23?

I think the steering on this thing will be heavier. My wife used to have a silver SP23 sedan.

It is way more luxury and more refine in a 125i me think.

I actually had a 3 Neo! And yes it was a huge jump to the 1, work has been going well It was a great little car but was no Beamy. I use to take my foot of the accelerator when going around corners while the 1 begs me to put my foot down hehe

[GR3G]

Originally Posted by BMWRX

Back to the wheels, will it greatly affect ride quality putting the 18" wheels on? Or is it a negligible difference over the 17"?

I haven't tested the 17" so can't compare sorry. I think the run flats and stiff sports suspension impacts the ride more that the diameter? Maybe someone else has tested both...

[dr.bmw]

I'd recommend sticking with the 17" wheels, mainly because sports suspension is stiff enough as is. 17" 125i sports suspension wheels are a lot more rare than the 261's and you win on tyre cost as well.
18" 261's look hot though!

[dr.bmw]

spacegrey, welcome and sorry to hear about your recent misadventures. i guess now it is really "broken in" and i would not fix the scratches until you decide to sell it - they don't make your car go any slower
I too have switched from a mazda 3 and yet to regret the extra money spent. Fantastic car, great value, congratulations!