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      01-16-2013, 05:33 AM   #19
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Originally Posted by R1robot View Post
This sounds like a nightmare. I will be getting an E89 soon and i would rather not have this problem.

So what is a sensible solution?
get non RFT on 19 inch 326 style or get 18 inch with RFT?

I hear the car handles better with non RFT and understandably so since it shaves off weight on each wheel. Can anyone shed more info on this?
Its not the weight that makes the real difference, its the rigidity of the sidewalls. You can have any wheel with NON RFTs, even the 296. But the 296 is more susceptible to cracks with RFTs on. The 326 are not escaping this issue, I have a friend who has had to replace two 326 wheels due to cracking also.

18" are a good option for peace of mind, they just don't look as good IMHO.
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