04-17-2012, 10:17 AM | #1 |
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New here....19" wheels are only available on the 335?
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I'm looking into leasing either a 335 or a 328 Sportline (yes I know I'm terrible at making decisions). From my research I've noticed that the 19" wheels are only available on the 335 here in the US, however in Europe you can get them with the 320d and the 328(?). Why is that? I was always under the impression car manufacturers made the bigger wheel and tire packages for us 'Mericans who like everything bigger. |
04-17-2012, 10:22 AM | #2 |
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If I had to guess I'd say it's because our roads suck here in "merica"... More rubber between wheel and road helps offset the bumps and decrease potential for cracking rims. I've had two instances where a pothole has cracked an aluminum rim.
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04-17-2012, 10:42 AM | #4 | |
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It's always been that way, and for most manufacturers for that matter... Better wheel options with the bigger engine. |
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04-17-2012, 11:57 AM | #6 |
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04-17-2012, 12:03 PM | #7 |
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I think (based upon the documentation) that the 328i and 335i M-Sport package will both get 19" wheels as an option.
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04-17-2012, 12:14 PM | #8 | |
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Yea but for a ridiculous price AFAIK the 328i in the US does not get the 19" wheel and tire package. It will probably get it with the M-Sport package however that isn't being released here until September and I need a new car |
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04-17-2012, 01:41 PM | #11 |
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