Merlot Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Just finishing off the spec but I don't like spending £ so wondered about not getting the 19" wheels. The press seem to say that the 18" wheels are fine and I'm not bothered about the look. Also keen to save some £ up front and then later on tyre replacement. On the flip side the last M3 is worth £1k less on 18" than 19" so will the E92 follow this lead with the 19" upgrade cost essentially being free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Don't be silly, get the 19's on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 In the Autocar article it it mentions that the chassis engineers said the 19" alloys kill the ride / handling of the M3. I know everyone will want them for the looks and image in the UK but the car hasn't be optimised for them so it would seem. I'm not sure if I've seen the 19"s but if I new it had such an effect for the car I'm not sure I'd want them anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted July 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 I'm getting EDC anyway so the wheel choice should not matter too much viz a viz ride comfort. Overall I'm pretty much against the UK push for bigger and bigger wheels. I guess it all depends on how long I keep the car. If its less than a year then 19" for resale are the way to go but if its longer then I should choose it more for myself (with the lower tyre cost of 18"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 The 19 inch wheels look far better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabus Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Come re-sale, you'll want the 19s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted July 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 I know, I know.....thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] In the Autocar article it it mentions that the chassis engineers said the 19" alloys kill the ride / handling of the M3. I know everyone will want them for the looks and image in the UK but the car hasn't be optimised for them so it would seem. [/ QUOTE ] That's what they said about the E46 and I couldn't tell the difference between them in terms of ride quality and performance. Unless you're Fernando Alonso, I very much doubt you'll notice much of a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobarr Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 I drive with the 18"s and have driven the 19"s on a mates. Personally i think the car rides better on 18's it seems less jarring on bumps feels more 'natural'. At the ring is 3 sec quicker too. I drive track days alot so cant be arsed to change to 19's. 18's for GO, 19's for show my man.... Drivers know the difference! Agree with the re-sell prices though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] That's what they said about the E46 and I couldn't tell the difference between them in terms of ride quality and performance. Unless you're Fernando Alonso, I very much doubt you'll notice much of a difference. [/ QUOTE ] Even I couldn't tell the difference. Get the 19", they look much better. Your sincerely, Ferndinand Alonso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 [ QUOTE ] At the ring is 3 sec quicker too [/ QUOTE ] Then why did they put 19" on the CSL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] At the ring is 3 sec quicker too [/ QUOTE ] Then why did they put 19" on the CSL? [/ QUOTE ] Because it would have looked shite on 18's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Cant argue with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobarr Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 oh dear....... I think this is the wrong site for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 [ QUOTE ] oh dear....... I think this is the wrong site for me [/ QUOTE ] Why ... not everyone is like Woppum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 I can't understand anyone spending such a huge amount of money on an M3 and then not putting 19's on it. It makes no sense at all in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] oh dear....... I think this is the wrong site for me [/ QUOTE ] Why ... not everyone is like Woppum. [/ QUOTE ] Make my life easier. If everyone was like me, it would be hard to raise the bar again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] oh dear....... I think this is the wrong site for me [/ QUOTE ] Why ... not everyone is like Woppum. [/ QUOTE ] Make my life easier. If everyone was like me, it would be hard to raise the bar again! [/ QUOTE ] ...except in regard to spelling/punctuation and grammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobK Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 [ QUOTE ] ...except in regard to spelling/punctuation and grammer [/ QUOTE ] Or grammar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] ...except in regard to spelling/punctuation and grammer [/ QUOTE ] Or grammar [/ QUOTE ] Rob-don't be a silly..it was a test for Wopps Perhaps it was too obscure that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] ...except in regard to spelling/punctuation and grammer [/ QUOTE ] Or grammar [/ QUOTE ] Rob-don't be a silly..it was a test for Wopps Perhaps it was too obscure that one? [/ QUOTE ] Silly boy! It may be spelt wrong but at least I have something intresting to say (I like to believe!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobarr Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Look i'm not saying that the 19's dont look better they do. But if they compromise the setup and you have to never have read any reviews or listen to anyone involved in motorsport/racing to think otherwise. That is with the exception of the CSL (CS) magnesium 19's which have different rack and set up. These offer the best of both worlds great looks and handling. Then I guess your just buying the car more for it's looks than how it drives. Which is the opposite of what I look for in car. But we all different, which is what makes the world such a special place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 You just look for how many cars you can own in a year!! Four in this last year isnt it, mind you all good fun, bar the crappy A3 2.0T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobarr Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 dis' is true my man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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