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03-02-2008, 04:05 PM
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1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Toronto
Posts: 2
Car: 2001 330i
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stay with 17" rims or go with 18"
I currently have pilot sport 17" all season tires, and I think there's still enough tread left, maybe one more season. Should I go with getting new 17" rims or should I upgrade to 18" rims and all season tires? I drive a 330i (2001) and I'm thinking of going with 225/45R18 tires and rims?
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03-02-2008, 04:31 PM
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JUICY J CAN'T
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: T.
Posts: 17,006
Car: S54 titties
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if your all seasons are worn out, keep the 17 inch rims (buy winters for next season) and buy 18's/19's for the summer
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03-02-2008, 10:07 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Boston
Posts: 507
Car: 1993 325is
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good call by the mr proper
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03-04-2008, 10:45 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Creston, Iowa
Posts: 4,180
Car: 1972 Citroen SM
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E46 needs 19"
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03-04-2008, 11:07 AM
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JUICY J CAN'T
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: T.
Posts: 17,006
Car: S54 titties
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^^all cars need 19's, people just kid themselves about it.
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03-04-2008, 02:45 PM
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Addict
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: YYZ / ORD
Posts: 6,524
Car: M5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by propr'one
^^all cars need 19's, people just kid themselves about it.
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The absolute truth. 18s suck 
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03-04-2008, 05:41 PM
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Econobimmer Racing
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Toronto
Posts: 8,368
Car: civic & corolla
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how come im happy with 17s
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03-04-2008, 06:01 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Creston, Iowa
Posts: 4,180
Car: 1972 Citroen SM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BMW_7
how come im happy with 17s
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the inner you isn't too happy about the 17's tho 
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03-04-2008, 11:14 PM
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loudddddd
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: at home
Posts: 2,959
Car: 320, c32 HK
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19s ftw
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03-05-2008, 09:10 AM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mississauga
Posts: 1,571
Car: MK6 GTi
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I had the same dilemma last year. I picked 18's and I'm pretty happy with them. They do look a little small because of the dish but they perform much better in my opinion. That being said, I wouldn't mind to eventually upgrade to 19's only when I get the opportunity to get light ones.
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03-15-2008, 05:01 PM
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1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Mississauga,ON
Posts: 27
Car: 530i
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I have 225/50/17 on my 530i now with all season and can't make up my mind if I should get 17's or staggered 18's for the summer. Too many options!!!
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04-21-2008, 11:54 AM
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4th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Hamilton
Posts: 690
Car: 2002 325i Touring
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bmv69
I currently have pilot sport 17" all season tires, and I think there's still enough tread left, maybe one more season. Should I go with getting new 17" rims or should I upgrade to 18" rims and all season tires? I drive a 330i (2001) and I'm thinking of going with 225/45R18 tires and rims?
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225/45 is the 17" sport package size. On an 18" wheel, these will be too tall.
James
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04-21-2008, 11:35 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Port Perry
Posts: 7,148
Car: God's Chariot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by propr'one
^^all cars need 19's, people just kid themselves about it.
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Gah. I can't be cool with 17s 
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04-22-2008, 10:40 AM
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is BMW crazy
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thornhill
Posts: 14,884
Car: 2 X BMW M5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by propr'one
^^all cars need 19's, people just kid themselves about it.
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I disagree. Diferent cars, required for a different size.
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04-29-2008, 10:29 PM
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Jammin
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Hull Qc
Posts: 572
Car: 1995 320i & M3 1997
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im in the same questioning .. but .. is the road ok with 19 ??? loll we got pot hole the size of yo moma here
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