I cant make up my mind... help!

[malibudave]

Right....my 108s have started to corrode again and so I think it is time for a change however I keep going round and round on what wheels and size of wheels to get. Basically I have narrowed it down to either the 18" CS or 19" CS Y spoke from BM autosport. Most likely in silver. Its definitely a head vs heart job! I thought Id write all of my thoughts down to try and make up my mind. Feel free to help!! :?

Head says 18"
+ Can keep the tyres that I have already.
+ because of above, much much cheaper than going to 19" route.
+ wont affect handling.
+ Not too many people have them
- Sometimes look at the 108s and think they look small, will these do the same?
- Not sure that offset would be enough to make the wheels more flush with the body.

Heart says 19"
+ Looks the bomb
+ If I ever wanted to sell them would probably be able to shift them pretty easily.
- lots of people have them
- May affect handling (tram lining etc)
- Will probably have to fit lowering springs to get the best look.
- Will have to buy a full set of 19" tyres.
- More road noise?
- Rubbing?

Costing it all up to fit the 18s would cost me around the £500, fitting the 19" would mean £1100 (not including fitting lowering springs if I decided it was too high).


Has anyone on here got the 18" CS type wheels (not CSL reps), I'd be really interested to see pics, particularly if they're on an Si.

 

[Jembo]

If I was to change my 108's, it'd be for CSL's in anodised silvery black (forgot the colour name)

Otherwise my 108's have been split, dipped & powder coated in two tone... supa easy to clea & look the mutts nutts

 

[Reevsie]

Otherwise my 108's have been split, dipped & powder coated in two tone... supa easy to clea & look the mutts nutts

I have just had my 108's refurbed and, like you I have two toned them - picked them up this morning and will install this evening.

Any chance you can post some pictures of yours - and I will do the same

Sorry to the OP for hijacking your thread

 

[keejoonc]

If I were you I would just go with 18".
Don't think the extra cost is worth it. If it costs a little more, maybe it's worth it but not when you have to fork out money for new tyres as well.

 

[aquazi]

19's without a doubt... bigger is always better

 

[rookie975]

I upgraded to 19's on my old 330. They looked fantastic, much better than 18's. I asked a similar question on the E46 forum when I took the plunge. I was told by numerous 19" alloy owners that there is hardly a difference in ride/noise etc. If you get told that, don't take it as Gospel! I found the ride suffered for it and they made much, much more noise than the 18's. I personally would not consider putting 19's on a Zed for that reason.

I would recommend trying to go out in a Zed with 19's (if at all possible) to hear/feel the difference between the two before you take the plunge.

 

[malibudave]

That's a good idea, better get myself to the next North West meet!

 

[jimbo1958]

Love my 108's. Best looking wheel on the Roadster IMO.
Do love the Alpina wheels though.


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[Adamski]

Depends on what mielage you're to do. If it's low mileage, go for the 19s.... you won't want to be replacing rubber on the rears very often with 19s...!

 

[Bing]

Otherwise my 108's have been split, dipped & powder coated in two tone... supa easy to clea & look the mutts nutts

I have just had my 108's refurbed and, like you I have two toned them - picked them up this morning and will install this evening.

Any chance you can post some pictures of yours - and I will do the same

Sorry to the OP for hijacking your thread

Hijack continuation... Do you still have your e86 Reevsie, or am I thinking of someone else ?