F10 Discussion Anything and everything to do with the F10 5 Series. The F10 made it's debut in 2010 as a MY2011.

It has come to a duel

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-01-2010, 09:48 AM
  #1  
Contributors
Thread Starter
 
Ricracing's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Posts: 7,790
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Default

I'm having a battle with myself of the summer wheels for my new F10.

The tires will be non-RF Dunlop SP Sport Maxx's, they are simply great.

I have now come down to two choices.

19" V or 20" W? Please help!
Attached Thumbnails It has come to a duel-styling-v-speiche-19%E2%80%9D-311.jpg   It has come to a duel-styling-w-speiche-312-20%E2%80%9D.jpg  
Old 05-01-2010, 10:27 AM
  #2  
Contributors
 
swajames's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Jose, California, USA
Posts: 4,119
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
Default

Both good choices, but personally I'd take the 19" wheels. Ride tends to suffer as wheel sizes grow and/or sidewalls get smaller.

Good choice on the tire, too.
Old 05-01-2010, 10:39 AM
  #3  
Contributors
 
sdg1871's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: New York, New York
Posts: 10,301
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: See my signature
Default

In terms of appearance, to me the 312 is the clear winner. But 19s are better if the roads where you are are potholed.
Old 05-01-2010, 11:46 AM
  #4  
Members
 
sfbayguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: SF Bay Area, CA, USA
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: Ordered: 2011 535i
Default

Originally Posted by Ricracing
I'm having a battle with myself of the summer wheels for my new F10.

The tires will be non-RF Dunlop SP Sport Maxx's, they are simply great.

I have now come down to two choices.

19" V or 20" W? Please help!
I like the cleaner, less busy design of the 19" and the bonus is a better ride.
Old 05-01-2010, 12:32 PM
  #5  
Senior Members
 
Moopai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 872
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 545i TITANIUM GREY II on Black Dakota Lthr, Comfort Seats, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Active/Dynamic Drive, NAV, Winter Package.
Default

I would go with the 19" V


Originally Posted by Ricracing
I'm having a battle with myself of the summer wheels for my new F10.

The tires will be non-RF Dunlop SP Sport Maxx's, they are simply great.

I have now come down to two choices.

19" V or 20" W? Please help!
Old 05-01-2010, 01:29 PM
  #6  
Contributors
 
flyingpuck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Thousand Oaks, California
Posts: 11,084
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills. Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Default

Is there a 19"W?? That would seem to be the best of BOTH worlds!
Old 05-01-2010, 02:33 PM
  #7  
Contributors
 
JETBLACK530I's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 854
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 jet black 530I, M-tech body kit, ac shnitzer roof and trunk spoiler. kelleners sport exhaust and pully kit on its way from germany.
Default

Originally Posted by flyingpuck
Is there a 19"W?? That would seem to be the best of BOTH worlds!
+1
That would be the way to go
Old 05-01-2010, 03:45 PM
  #8  
Members
 
Furious_g's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Personally I would go for the 20" W. They just look far better IMO.
Old 05-01-2010, 04:05 PM
  #9  
Contributors
 
Howitzer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Chicago
Posts: 4,410
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

20's. I think 19" will look too small on the F10.
Old 05-01-2010, 09:24 PM
  #10  
Members
 
Sealobo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

The one of the right.

But there are better aftermarket alternatives.


Quick Reply: It has come to a duel



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:21 AM.