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BMW Z3 (sorry, blingy wheel alert!!)
Nickp - 10/10/15 at 08:03 AM

Hi guys,

I've never bought a new set of wheels in my life, but here goes!!

Bought the wife a Z3 the other day then swiftly took it on a trackday, just to make sure it was OK for her
The thing's screaming out for some better wheels / tyres. The front tyres are old and cracked and the rears are crappy budget things. Then I spoke to a mate and his dad has a set of nearly new Bridgestones off his Z4 (225/40/18 fr, 255/35/18 Rr) going begging so it seems a no brainer to get a set of 18" rims.





I'm fancying these in staggered 8"/9" fitment for there nice retro deep dish and am thinking the black centre with it been a silver car?









Or this as a more track looking wheel?





Sorry again for the blingy nature of this post, I will return to normal soon


SJ - 10/10/15 at 08:32 AM

I prefer the last ones. What size are the standard wheels? From my experience the best way to completely muck up a cars handling is put bigger wheels on it.

Stu


Nickp - 10/10/15 at 08:47 AM

It's currently on 16's (225/50/16) and I'll probably keep them for trackdays tbh, just with some better / safer tyres on the front

I would've probably just gone to 17's but the offer of some cheap 18's brought the Yorkshire/LCB'er out in me


blakep82 - 10/10/15 at 09:58 AM

I've got a set of 5 BMW original BBS alloys taking space in the garage... Will need a refurb tho.
Had thought about getting them refurbed and sell, but if you're interested I'm open to offers
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daniel mason - 10/10/15 at 10:16 AM

I much prefer the last set Nick!


Nickp - 10/10/15 at 10:18 AM

quote:
Originally posted by daniel mason
I much prefer the last set Nick!


What, on the Monte?


Nickp - 10/10/15 at 10:19 AM

quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
I've got a set of 5 BMW original BBS alloys taking space in the garage... Will need a refurb tho.
Had thought about getting them refurbed and sell, but if you're interested I'm open to offers
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[Edited on 10/10/15 by blakep82]


What size / width / offset?

Don't worry I've just bought some.

[Edited on 10/10/15 by Nickp]


Nickp - 10/10/15 at 11:43 AM

Found a day old set of the silver ones on ebay and saved £160, so went for those


loggyboy - 10/10/15 at 12:33 PM

Middle for me. Black silver combo a bit old hat now.


theduck - 10/10/15 at 02:33 PM

From experience these look great at standard right on 17s but need a bit of lowering of going to 18s


Nickp - 10/10/15 at 04:28 PM

quote:
Originally posted by theduck
From experience these look great at standard right on 17s but need a bit of lowering of going to 18s


Ta, I'll be putting some coilovers on it soon. They'll allow me to get the height right but I'm not sure my fillings will thank me!!


DIY Si - 10/10/15 at 05:45 PM

As much as I hate myself for saying this, what does the wife prefer?!


daniel mason - 10/10/15 at 10:04 PM

'Last set' as in the black multi spokes


Nickp - 2/11/15 at 02:26 AM

Gone and done it again!! Through a funny set of circumstances I've now ended up with a Z4 too

At least I've got some nice wheels to put on it

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