Which new silver 19" wheels for my 35iS, please?

B21 · Post by **B21** » Tue Jun 24, 2025 9:33 pm

437M…the only forged wheel that BMW had made that fits the E89 perfectly…simples..

Obviously needs specific tyres and maybe a small spacer or so ..varies by specific E89

matsmith749 · Post by **matsmith749** » Tue Jun 24, 2025 9:35 pm

How do you know?

B21 · Post by **B21** » Tue Jun 24, 2025 10:00 pm

matsmith749 wrote: Tue Jun 24, 2025 9:35 pm How do you know?

Cause I asked BMW experts in Germany and I asked several people who deal with alloy wheel repairs if they ever had seen more than one iteration of the design..and..there’s no index revision number associated with a product change..good enough?

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Tue Jun 24, 2025 10:06 pm

IRD wrote: Tue Jun 24, 2025 6:24 pm I do like the look of the 326s but I know what the problems are. I had these on my first e89.

They remind me of Style 32s. I really like them.

matsmith749 · Post by **matsmith749** » Tue Jun 24, 2025 10:27 pm

B21 wrote: Tue Jun 24, 2025 10:00 pm
matsmith749 wrote: Tue Jun 24, 2025 9:35 pm How do you know?
Cause I asked BMW experts in Germany and I asked several people who deal with alloy wheel repairs if they ever had seen more than one iteration of the design..and..there’s no index revision number associated with a product change..good enough?

No idea.

We are all just people chatting on a forum. Spouting opinions as if they are facts.

You could be right or wrong, no way to say.

I like the 326m wheel & think it looks great.

Had on 2x 35is, total of 5 years, 20k miles.

No problems.

But I ran non run flats & avoid pot holes where I can.

That's it.

john-e89 · Post by **john-e89** » Tue Jun 24, 2025 10:37 pm

I have gen 437M’s on my 35is, struggle to think of anything else that looks as good, but that’s just me.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Tue Jun 24, 2025 10:45 pm

matsmith749 wrote: Tue Jun 24, 2025 10:27 pm We are all just people chatting on a forum. Spouting opinions as if they are facts.

No no no. One person on here only spouts facts, determined by an inordinate amount of spare time and a short cut to Google HQ. Of course if the 'fact' happens to be wrong (often) he then back-pedals and blames something else. It's a gift!

matsmith749 · Post by **matsmith749** » Tue Jun 24, 2025 11:00 pm

Shrug.

I use Google sometimes to search - you've got me there. I use chatGPT as well on occasion.

I disagree with some opinions stated here, and do look for actual verification online.

Don't see anything wrong with that.

James35i · Post by **James35i** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 10:25 am

You can order a full set of custom wheels from China for around £1,000.00 delivered, to the exact specifications you want. They will send you renders and photos of the wheels as they are being made. You just need to choose a good supplier, WOA Forged have great reviews.

Gwest44 · Post by **Gwest44** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 10:43 am

matsmith749 wrote: Tue Jun 24, 2025 9:22 pm bmw14.jpgGoogle AI may be making it up then - I'm no expert on it. Does say they were revised, but doesn't quote specifics.

I see some stamped as made in 2008, so they're were early 326m wheels out there somewhere.

My 2010 35is had them.

Just checked my build sheet - 326m wheels were available from launch for the 2010 35is.

I have the receipt for mine

The 326 wheels first appeared on the Z4 price list in 2010 - the upcharge on the 35is was £745 on the other variants (23i, 30i & 35i) it was £515 but only offered on the M Sport variant of those models

Fady · Post by **Fady** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 3:00 pm

James35i wrote: Wed Jun 25, 2025 10:25 am You can order a full set of custom wheels from China for around £1,000.00 delivered, to the exact specifications you want. They will send you renders and photos of the wheels as they are being made. You just need to choose a good supplier, WOA Forged have great reviews.

The problem with going down that route is that it would become a real PITA should you ever need to get a single replacement. I remember that sort of issue when I had a Japanese imported MR2 turbo with trick wheels and having to bin 3 good but totally unique wheels for a whole new different set.

James35i · Post by **James35i** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 4:06 pm

Fady wrote: Wed Jun 25, 2025 3:00 pm
James35i wrote: Wed Jun 25, 2025 10:25 am You can order a full set of custom wheels from China for around £1,000.00 delivered, to the exact specifications you want. They will send you renders and photos of the wheels as they are being made. You just need to choose a good supplier, WOA Forged have great reviews.
The problem with going down that route is that it would become a real PITA should you ever need to get a single replacement. I remember that sort of issue when I had a Japanese imported MR2 turbo with trick wheels and having to bin 3 good but totally unique wheels for a whole new different set.

Yes, that would be a pain in the proverbial! I may ask WOA if they offer single one-off wheels; it would be good to know.

Reamesy · Post by **Reamesy** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:44 pm

ARCS wrote: Tue Jun 24, 2025 9:08 pm 437m gets my vote, but still think the 326's look great on the e89 too.

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Ill second that. Best wheels in my opinion. Wider rears and fronts also improve ride quality. 275/30/19 rears
235/35/19 front Fit is perfect.

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