19" vs 20" inch wheels on 640 GC

[DR1er]

I just ordered a 640i GC for ED in February. I'm still thinking which wheels to get.
Any thoughts on advantages/disadvantages on the 351M 19" vs 373M 20"? are the 20s too rough of a ride? I'm also ordering adaptive drive

Thanks in advance!

[///M3THOD]

Originally Posted by DR1er

I just ordered a 640i GC for ED in February. I'm still thinking which wheels to get.
Any thoughts on advantages/disadvantages on the 351M 19" vs 373M 20"? are the 20s too rough of a ride? I'm also ordering adaptive drive

Thanks in advance!

I have the 351M's on my car, I personally think they look too small.

I think a 20" wheel fills the wheel well better. The GC is a large car.

[DR1er]

Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

If most of your driving will be done in FL, then I would go with the 20's with performance tires if I were in your shoes.

The 20's definitely look better, and if the 20's on my GC can handle the treacherous roads of NYC (in comfort plus of course), then I doubt you will have any regrets using those wheels in beautiful Florida.

Thanks Samurai! yes most of my driving will be here in FL... I doubt I will do any long road trips on it.

It's so difficult to deal with these first world problems!

[Samurai of 2day]

Originally Posted by DR1er

Thanks Samurai! yes most of my driving will be here in FL... I doubt I will do any long road trips on it.

It's so difficult to deal with these first world problems!

Lol... 1st world problems are the worst!

[DR1er]

Originally Posted by ///M3THOD

19's with Runflats are harsher than 20's with performance tires.

and I guess you mean NON runflats Performance 20s, right?

I ordered the 20s. My car started production yesterday even though I was told by customer service a couple days ago that it was scheduled for production on week 2 of January!

[GannyCy]

I ordered mine with the 19" but plan on removing them as soon I get home from the dealer and replacing them with 20" 464M style wheels that I purchased and had shipped to my home. Then I plan on selling my new 19" wheel set - anyone know what they should sell for?

[///M3THOD]

Originally Posted by DR1er

and I guess you mean NON runflats Performance 20s, right?

I ordered the 20s. My car started production yesterday even though I was told by customer service a couple days ago that it was scheduled for production on week 2 of January!

Performance Runflats = oxymoron

Yes, I mean standard sidewall performance tires. PS2's, PSS's, etc

[templarklimek]

I have an M6 with 19 inch rims. Very pleased with them. I prefer them as they help avoid pothole damage. I belive 19 inch have less unsprung weight as well. BUT either way get performance tires, not runflats.

[///M3THOD]

Originally Posted by templarklimek

I have an M6 with 19 inch rims. Very pleased with them. I prefer them as they help avoid pothole damage. I belive 19 inch have less unsprung weight as well. BUT either way get performance tires, not runflats.

Looks great. Love the Singapore Grey, definitely my favorite color.

[Samurai of 2day]

Originally Posted by ///M3THOD

Looks great. Love the Singapore Grey, definitely my favorite color.

I agree with Singapore Gray being the hottest color out right now. I wanna see an X6M in that color

[templarklimek]

Thanks Guys, I only wanted a manual tranny M6. It was kismet. I was ready to order a Singapore Grey with Sakir leather. The only manual tranny M6 in the U.S. had the exact options I wanted. Even badge delete. I got lucky. I had the rims painted gloss black though.

Coming from an V8 M3 I couldn't give up the V8 sound and power!

[Samurai of 2day]

Originally Posted by templarklimek

Thanks Guys, I only wanted a manual tranny M6. It was kismet. I was ready to order a Singapore Grey with Sakir leather. The only manual tranny M6 in the U.S. had the exact options I wanted. Even badge delete. I got lucky. I had the rims painted gloss black though.

Coming from an V8 M3 I couldn't give up the V8 sound and power!

That sounds like an awesome color combo.... would you be willing to post up some interior pics..? Sakir orange interior with Singapore Gray exterior sounds like something I would LOVE to own!

[LSM]

20's all the way, 19's look way too small. I had 20s on my previous 640 GC M sport. I didnt think the ride was rough at all...And btw the 20's come with performance run flats not regular tires you would have to switch those after

[BillCB]

I agree with LSM. I love my 20s. (Right now I have 18s on for my winter tires - looks are poor but traction is excellent!)

[DR1er]

I did go with the 20s. I'm scheduled for ED on Feb 8th. Counting the days!!

[btbossman]

The 20's look amazing!!!