Pics of the new wheels
Discussion
I've spoken about them but nobody has seen them yet!
Sorry for the crap picture, just got back from a long trip to collect etc so snapped one as I got out on my mobile.
Nothing interesting really but will take some on the camera tomorrow when I have cleaned it in case anyone is interested.
Sorry for the crap picture, just got back from a long trip to collect etc so snapped one as I got out on my mobile.
Nothing interesting really but will take some on the camera tomorrow when I have cleaned it in case anyone is interested.
kds keltec said:
SJobson said:
I've no idea of the fitment, but the CSL alloys which people put on Z4Ms are staggered, I think.
Correct like this one below ! 
They are BMW fitment but same front and rear - like the OEM alloys they replaced.
I dont understand why you would want to replace genuine staggered wheels with fake ones which are not staggered? Surely you are compromising something here, there must be a reason BMW specified the factory wheels with staggered sizes?
They are nice wheels but I really don't like the idea of replicas. Could you not have held out for some used genuine wheels?
They are nice wheels but I really don't like the idea of replicas. Could you not have held out for some used genuine wheels?
Fox- said:
I dont understand why you would want to replace genuine staggered wheels with fake ones which are not staggered? Surely you are compromising something here, there must be a reason BMW specified the factory wheels with staggered sizes?
They are nice wheels but I really don't like the idea of replicas. Could you not have held out for some used genuine wheels?
I didnt replace genuine staggered wheels...They are nice wheels but I really don't like the idea of replicas. Could you not have held out for some used genuine wheels?
BMW did not specify the factory wheels with staggered sizes...
Therefore I am not compromising anything.
Genuine CSL staggered wheels are expensive, decent condition with new tyres you are looking at £2k+ i would imagine. These have already been t
tted into the kerb since yesterday by a woman.Therefore, £300 on these things with brand new decent tyres doesnt seem like such a bad deal.
They are italian replicas with a good reputation.
But I do thank you for your concern.
I thought the Z4 had staggered wheels? Ours certainly does and they are the OEM wheels?
£300 for the wheels with tyres? What tyres did you get for that money? I thought just a decent set of rubber alone for the Z4 was in the region of £500? You've paid £200 less AND got wheels? How can they possibly be anything approaching good quality for that little?
£300 for the wheels with tyres? What tyres did you get for that money? I thought just a decent set of rubber alone for the Z4 was in the region of £500? You've paid £200 less AND got wheels? How can they possibly be anything approaching good quality for that little?
Edited by Fox- on Sunday 19th April 21:17
Fox- said:
I thought the Z4 had staggered wheels? Ours certainly does and they are the OEM wheels?
£300 for the wheels with tyres? What tyres did you get for that money? I thought just a decent set of rubber alone for the Z4 was in the region of £500? You've paid £200 less AND got wheels? How can they possibly be anything approaching good quality for that little?
Mine had 17's as standard and they weren't staggered. Trust me on that. It's a fact.£300 for the wheels with tyres? What tyres did you get for that money? I thought just a decent set of rubber alone for the Z4 was in the region of £500? You've paid £200 less AND got wheels? How can they possibly be anything approaching good quality for that little?
Edited by Fox- on Sunday 19th April 21:17
They are not brand new wheels, I spotted them on ebay not too long ago and noticed that there were no bids on them, couldn't see any obvious reason other than they were collection only and in a far corner of the UK.
So i arranged to take a look.
They have 225/40/18 Kumho Ecsta 712 (pretty sure thats what they are called?) that are brand new, were replaced just before the chaps wife fell pregnant and he sold his Z4.
When I arrived, they were in good condition - few small kerb marks but fine with me as I may get them refurbed when the missus gets her own car. The seller came with me to have them put on, and they balanced up great with not a hint of structural damage.
Quite often you will get a bargain on ebay, this time was one of them.
So I hope this answers your question regarding how they can be anything approaching good quality.
It's nice that you can't even post a picture of your car up here without someone thinking they know what they are talking about more than I do, considering I did my research before I picked them up.
I am happy with them and they look far better than any standard Z4 alloy does.
Don't think they did too well on tyrereviews.
No they didn't 59% !
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Grid/
Just head towards the bottom
No they didn't 59% !
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Grid/
Just head towards the bottom
Edited by ipwn on Monday 20th April 00:16
ipwn said:
Don't think they did too well on tyrereviews.
No they didn't 59% !
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Grid/
Just head towards the bottom
Having done a little digging... http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-tests?term=kumho-ecst...No they didn't 59% !
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Grid/
Just head towards the bottom
Edited by ipwn on Monday 20th April 00:16
It's not them as they dont have the rim protector.
I will take a look tomorrow.
However, the run flats completely ruin the Z4 as a drivers car anyway. It's in a different league with these tyres so a definite improvement regardless.
AB said:
It's nice that you can't even post a picture of your car up here without someone thinking they know what they are talking about more than I do
Clearly we do, you told us you'd bought good quality wheels and tyres whereas it seems you've bought cheap fake wheels off Ebay with some Kumho tyres on them.Please, leave the cheap reps to the barryboy E36 squad - you've got a great car, modify it properly or leave it stock. I wonder what you've done to the unsprung weight!
Fox- said:
AB said:
It's nice that you can't even post a picture of your car up here without someone thinking they know what they are talking about more than I do
Clearly we do, you told us you'd bought good quality wheels and tyres whereas it seems you've bought cheap fake wheels off Ebay with some Kumho tyres on them.Please, leave the cheap reps to the barryboy E36 squad - you've got a great car, modify it properly or leave it stock. I wonder what you've done to the unsprung weight!
If I could be bothered to take a wheel off, I would weigh it. The 17's that just came off complete with the run flats were heavier than those that have gone back on.
Clearly you know which wheels it is that I have bought, clearly you know the weight of them, clearly you know the exact type of tyres that are on them and clearly you know that they are bad tyres.
The car looks better, and it drives better. Perfect for the weather we are having.
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