New Shoes, I need your unbiased opinions!

Nixolas · 09-06-2014, 07:33 AM

Hey Guys,

So a while back I picked up some M style 19" rims for my e82. They were extremely way too big and wide (rubbing at almost every speed bump / dip in road). They were 8.5 and 9.5 respectively so you can imagine how far they stuck out.

I decided to downsize the wheels to 18" and they fit just right with the fenders, i practically have no rubbing now. They feel extremely comfortable and smooth on the road, and not heavy at all like my older rims. HOWEVER, I'm not sure how I feel about the style of them. I'm not sure if I like how they look at all and am thinking about going right back to OEM.

Let me know what you guys think. Be completely critical, I want to know your honest opinions! I know I can get the same style of the older ones 18x8 and 18x9 but since I live in the middle east, shipping them here will cost double the price, so I'm not sure if I want to make that plunge.

OLD RIMS 19"

NEW RIMS 18"

mtlwrks · 09-06-2014, 08:12 AM

Like the look of the 19" wheels.
The 18" wheels just don't do it for me. they blend in to much and not a big fan of the spoke design.
If you could do the look of the 19" in an 18" that would look sweet

Just my opinion...

Nixolas · 09-06-2014, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtlwrks

Like the look of the 19" wheels.
The 18" wheels just don't do it for me. they blend in to much and not a big fan of the spoke design.
If you could do the look of the 19" in an 18" that would look sweet

Just my opinion...

That's what I was thinking.. Thanks for confirming my feeling!

bmw1racer · 09-06-2014, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtlwrks

Like the look of the 19" wheels.
The 18" wheels just don't do it for me. they blend in to much and not a big fan of the spoke design.
If you could do the look of the 19" in an 18" that would look sweet

Just my opinion...

+1.

Classic spoke design.

ShocknAwe · 09-06-2014, 10:15 AM

19" wheels weren't the right offset for your car man, that's all. There are plenty of similar options out there that will be proper for your fenders.

The 18" wheels you have on there now don't compliment your car at all.

aspensilver · 09-06-2014, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtlwrks

Like the look of the 19" wheels.
The 18" wheels just don't do it for me. they blend in to much and not a big fan of the spoke design.
If you could do the look of the 19" in an 18" that would look sweet

Just my opinion...

Definitely agree. Old style but in 18s

brocklanders · 09-07-2014, 08:45 PM

I agree both sets just look out of place.

smellyborrelli · 09-09-2014, 04:13 PM

sizes just arent right

Roland135i · 09-12-2014, 12:58 PM

Sorry, the 18" are not worthy of your car

whitebimmer09 · 09-13-2014, 09:01 AM

The new wheels look like they need to be cleaned... I like the look of the 19" wheel. But I wouldn't sacrifice ride quality for anything.

09-06-2014, 07:33 AM	#1
Nixolas Private 18 Rep 70 Posts Drives: F33 435i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (0)	New Shoes, I need your unbiased opinions! Hey Guys, So a while back I picked up some M style 19" rims for my e82. They were extremely way too big and wide (rubbing at almost every speed bump / dip in road). They were 8.5 and 9.5 respectively so you can imagine how far they stuck out. I decided to downsize the wheels to 18" and they fit just right with the fenders, i practically have no rubbing now. They feel extremely comfortable and smooth on the road, and not heavy at all like my older rims. HOWEVER, I'm not sure how I feel about the style of them. I'm not sure if I like how they look at all and am thinking about going right back to OEM. Let me know what you guys think. Be completely critical, I want to know your honest opinions! I know I can get the same style of the older ones 18x8 and 18x9 but since I live in the middle east, shipping them here will cost double the price, so I'm not sure if I want to make that plunge. OLD RIMS 19" NEW RIMS 18"
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09-06-2014, 08:12 AM	#2
mtlwrks New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2013 135i LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central, Illinois iTrader: (0)	Like the look of the 19" wheels. The 18" wheels just don't do it for me. they blend in to much and not a big fan of the spoke design. If you could do the look of the 19" in an 18" that would look sweet Just my opinion...
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09-06-2014, 10:15 AM	#5
ShocknAwe 1Addict 3233 Rep 7,894 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	19" wheels weren't the right offset for your car man, that's all. There are plenty of similar options out there that will be proper for your fenders. The 18" wheels you have on there now don't compliment your car at all. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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09-07-2014, 08:45 PM	#7
brocklanders Major 106 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: the uno, mineral white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston iTrader: (3) Garage List 06 325 [0.00]	I agree both sets just look out of place.
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09-09-2014, 04:13 PM	#8
smellyborrelli Lieutenant 45 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: south jersey iTrader: (3)	sizes just arent right
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09-12-2014, 12:58 PM	#9
Roland135i Roland135i 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: BMW E82 135i JB4 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Sorry, the 18" are not worthy of your car
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09-13-2014, 09:01 AM	#10
whitebimmer09 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 09 135i Auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: South iTrader: (1)	The new wheels look like they need to be cleaned... I like the look of the 19" wheel. But I wouldn't sacrifice ride quality for anything. __________________ Aw/Beige/Walnut, Maddad Whisper, Maddad Mids, VMR 718's 18" Silver.
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