19" 326ms. To upgrade or not?

BeardyJon · Post by **BeardyJon** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 12:41 am

So, I've become a member of the E89 club as of Sunday and the car came with every single option I wanted except the 19" 326m alloys.

In doing my research and investigating, I've read a LOT about problems with cracking on these alloys in particular. However it only seems to occur (or at least most often) with runflat tyres.

So my question is:

Owners of 326ms with non-runflat tyres - have you run into cracking problems or do you find them to be fine with non-runflats?

jimbo1958 · Post by **jimbo1958** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 2:38 am

3 years on non runflats and no cracks.

bob4333 · Post by **bob4333** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 7:24 am

Same here. 2014 35i, 3 years come November but only 11,200 miles. No cracks.

I don't believe cracking is inevitable. I changed my wheels for aesthetics and the run flats were a bit noisy.

Pbondar · Post by **Pbondar** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 8:35 am

Hello, I’m about to list my 326 with Bridgestones RF if you want to have first dibs...

trevorpitt · Post by **trevorpitt** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 8:43 am

I've had 3 years on 326 runflats with no problems - except discomfort! Wish I'd had 18" instead of 19".

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:18 am

trevorpitt wrote: ↑Wed Oct 04, 2017 8:43 am I've had 3 years on 326 runflats with no problems - except discomfort! Wish I'd had 18" instead of 19".

Try a 255 35 rear when time for tyres / makes a massive difference & further protection for the rims

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:20 am

Get a set Op , they just are THE wheel for 89s , just had my set custom finished & a set of Uniroyal Rs3s to go on them should ensure a comfy ride & help against splits .

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 10:04 am

Are they shadow chrome Andy? They look similar to mine

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mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 10:12 am

Smartbear wrote: ↑Wed Oct 04, 2017 10:04 am Are they shadow chrome Andy? They look similar to mine
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Similar Rob but hyper chrome over black ; basically shadow chrome with a extra coat of silver to top off .
Probably see the finish better on the car .

Busterboo · Post by **Busterboo** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 10:31 am

Pretty wheels, mr wilks, but delicate, you must admit.

Get some 18" 295s, BeardyJon. Stronger, more agile, a better ride and cheaper on tyres.

Pastry · Post by **Pastry** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 10:48 am

Busterboo wrote: ↑Wed Oct 04, 2017 10:31 am Pretty wheels, mr wilks, but delicate, you must admit.

Get some 18" 295s, BeardyJon. Stronger, more agile, a better ride and cheaper on tyres.

Those wheels will look great.... from inside the car

no doubt inflated to 500psi

Busterboo · Post by **Busterboo** » Wed Oct 04, 2017 11:28 am

Whatever they look like, 18"s work very well on a 35iS, especially with XL-wall non-RFTs.

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