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18/19" vs. 19/20" wheels pros and cons
The base model comes with 18/19" wheels with 19/20" wheels optional. For a daily driver, what are the reasons to choose one vs. the other, other than the obvious $1300 charge?
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Doesn't seem to answer the question, does it?
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12-10-2020, 03:26 PM | #7 |
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Really flirting with the idea of going with the smaller standard wheels. Better streetability and comfort, probably less noise, less likely to damage. Cheaper tires and cheaper initial cost. 25 series sidewall....
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12-10-2020, 03:35 PM | #8 |
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I'd personally do 19/20 as the 18s are hideous and look like a winter wheel. If you want to track the car pick up something lighter anyway that you don't mind beating on like an Apex Arc-8R. They make 19x9.5s and up to 18x11s if you need more grip. Square setup would be a hoot. I'd go with 18s for the track but not sure how they'll look on this car. It's sort of bulky.
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It's one of those things where you have to balance what's most important to you as appearance, handling, ride varies based on wheel size. Cars these days had been styled to play off larger wheels and 18" wheels look undersized even on compact vehicles such as a Golf R. However we know that 18's are going to ride better and in a lot of cases make for a better handling car. Personally I'm fine with 18's for winter but like a larger wheel for summer.
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For a DD I would go 18/19. The 19/20 set up will be stiffer and shorter side walls. Not sure where you live or conditions of the roads where you are but here in North Jersey, definitely a higher risk for bent rims or blown tires.
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This may be dumb question but if 18 inch wheels provide better handling then why would bmw spec the competition model, which im assuming is made for track purposes, with 19/20 inch wheels? Last question....why is it that the sidewalls for the front tires are bigger than the rears?....275/35/19 and 285/30/20 i think.....my chimp brain thinks its bc of better turn in and bc its a front engine car so most of weight is up front .....more cushion?
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I'm probably going to go with the 18/19 combination. The primary reason is NJ potholes. More cushion means less chance of buying new wheels.
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If you want semi-slicks, you are probably better off getting a lighter aftermarket wheel squared so you can rotate your track rubber.
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