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Wheels upgrades

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Re: Wheels upgrades

Post by A1GSS » Fri Sep 26, 2014 2:45 pm

Thanks, I'm liking these too!

is there a definitive guide to styles and fitment, with photos?
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Re: Wheels upgrades

Post by mr wilks » Fri Sep 26, 2014 2:47 pm

A1GSS wrote::thumbsup:

What's the style number of those OEM wheels?
They are known as MV3's if searching but i doubt you will find any genuine sets going cheap :wink: much sought after wheel so expect to pay around £400/£600 :thumbsup:
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Re: Wheels upgrades

Post by ruggedscot » Fri Sep 26, 2014 7:28 pm

Just a word the the lovers of runflats...... you have not had the issues with the 296 wheels. Run flats and larger 19' alloys just dont mix - go to 18 or even 17's and those dont seem to have the issues with the wheels cracking - I love the idea of run flats great idea but the tyre wheel combo must cope with what the roads throw at them and Im not talking pot holes - Ive had two wheels go and they still roll under the bmw 2mm threshold. Ive spent nearly £900 on replacing two wheels.... next crack it will be a drop in size I afraid, or a chance to 19' forged alloys....
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Re: Wheels upgrades

Post by A1GSS » Fri Sep 26, 2014 7:32 pm

Um. Well, mine are 17" RFTs at the moment so I don't think I'll get cracks, but I don't like (a) noise and (b) ride, if I was to change at all I'd go 18" I think, non-RFTs.
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Re: Wheels upgrades

Post by Angie4m » Fri Sep 26, 2014 8:01 pm

Unfortunately as your bum is almost over the back wheels you won't rid yourself of the road noise but a change in tyre might just help lessen it but you can check what db rating the tyres you want to fit have before choosing.
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Re: Wheels upgrades

Post by Anon » Fri Sep 26, 2014 8:20 pm

VMR VB3s Hyper Black + Michelin Pilot Super Sports

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Re: Wheels upgrades

Post by A1GSS » Fri Sep 26, 2014 9:44 pm

Ooh, I like those too...
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Re: Wheels upgrades

Post by lux » Fri Sep 26, 2014 10:51 pm

ruggedscot wrote:Just a word the the lovers of runflats...... you have not had the issues with the 296 wheels. Run flats and larger 19' alloys just dont mix - go to 18 or even 17's and those dont seem to have the issues with the wheels cracking - I love the idea of run flats great idea but the tyre wheel combo must cope with what the roads throw at them and Im not talking pot holes - Ive had two wheels go and they still roll under the bmw 2mm threshold. Ive spent nearly £900 on replacing two wheels.... next crack it will be a drop in size I afraid, or a chance to 19' forged alloys....
No cracks in 5 years of e89 ownership (18" & 19") dodge the pot holes, simple!
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Re: Wheels upgrades

Post by ronk » Fri Sep 26, 2014 11:06 pm

lux wrote: No cracks in 5 years of e89 ownership (18" & 19") dodge the pot holes, simple!
I hope that's not the kiss o' death !

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Re: Wheels upgrades

Post by A1GSS » Fri Sep 26, 2014 11:37 pm

:lol: no plans there.
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Re: Wheels upgrades

Post by ruggedscot » Sat Sep 27, 2014 4:02 pm

Ive avoided potholes and watched where I have driven - the 296 style do crack on the inside lip. Its a known fault with these wheels....
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Re: Wheels upgrades

Post by Visionist » Thu Oct 02, 2014 10:36 am

Anyone know what style these are? Also are they 18" or 19" in the picture, it's hard to tell. The seller says 18" whilst a chap I know who works for BMW says 19"...

http://www.autoscout24.it/Details.aspx? ... rc=st%7Cas

I'll be looking to switch to 18s if these are 19s, and go non-runflat + higher profile + wider rubber. What is the lightest BMW OEM 18" wheel that will fit the E89? Preferably under 10kg per corner...
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Re: Wheels upgrades

Post by Ozie » Fri Nov 21, 2014 6:32 pm

Here's my sdrive35is with 19" M6 wheels.

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Re: Wheels upgrades

Post by A1GSS » Fri Nov 21, 2014 6:36 pm

Now that I like very much. Don't suppose you're selling the wheels... ??? :poke:
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Re: Wheels upgrades

Post by Ozie » Fri Nov 21, 2014 6:44 pm

A1GSS wrote:Now that I like very much. Don't suppose you're selling the wheels... ??? :poke:
Just bought the car few days ago and changed the tyres from my old E85 Z4.

Wheels are
8,5x19 ET34 with 235/35R19
9,5x19 ET34 with 265/30R19

I think you can get them somewhere closer then from Finland ;)
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