Anybody run MV1s?

[Zedebee]

I’ve tried a few different wheels as an alternative to my 203s, including the ubiquitous 108s, which don’t suit the Coupe in my eyes. I picked up this set of MV1s cheap enough to do a full refurb. What do people think (not refurbed yet!)?

[Mr Tidy]

I think they look much better than your 203s, but I wouldn't want to clean them.

But then you seem to have a more dedicated approach to cleaning than me.

And it's always good to see something other than CSLs/Reps!

[Zedebee]

Glad you like, there are a lot of spokes aren’t there. Now we are getting some freedom back, I hope to be doing a bit more driving and a little less cleaning.

[Mr Tidy]

Yes, it's the number of spokes that concerned me!

Just 5 spokes was part of the appeal for the 108s I had on my last 3.0Si but I knew they would deteriorate, so while they were still pretty clean I swapped to 295s from an E89 - both were much less work that the MV2s my 1st 3.0Si had.

And since I saw you last month my MC is now on refurbed 224s, which I hope will be less challenging than the CSL Reps I sold last weekend.

[Zedebee]

Have you cleaned that green stuff off you slam panel yet?

224s on your MC look great BTW. When we met I couldn't believe everyone else was on CSL/Reps. Hence I'm trying something a bit different.

[Mr Tidy]

Have you cleaned that green stuff off you slam panel yet?

224s on your MC look great BTW. When we met I couldn't believe everyone else was on CSL/Reps. Hence I'm trying something a bit different.

No, I probably still have green stuff on the slam panel but I haven't opened the bonnet - what I can't see won't upset me! Especially after my 600+ mile tour around Wales - I definitely prefer driving to cleaning.

But I know exactly what you mean about CSLs/Reps! OE 224s seem rarer! That was why I bought 295s for my previous E86 (that may also have had some greenery).

[Wyldie85]

I think the 203’s are fine but the MV1’s really date the whole look.
I think they belong on a 3 series of that particular era.
Your choice of course. But that’s my two pennies worth,

[Zedebee]

Thanks Wyldie85, I did ask. I’m happy if the car looks a bit “retro”, it is nearly 15 years old after all.

[brillomaster]

I think mv1s look better than mv2s, and better than 108s.
Though not as good as mv3s, or the best z4 wheel hands down, 107s.

[M1k3yC]

Have you considered style 32? In my opinion they offer a slightly more modern multi-spoke look and you don't seem them that often on a Z.

[Zedebee]

I think mv1s look better than mv2s, and better than 108s.
Though not as good as mv3s, or the best z4 wheel hands down, 107s.

I do like the 107s, I’d have 107s on a roadster any day. Not sure they suit a coupe so well.

[Zedebee]

Have you considered style 32? In my opinion they offer a slightly more modern multi-spoke look and you don't seem them that often on a Z.

I agree. The bronze colour style 32s on HU51A_FU’s car (now sold) are my favourite wheels on the forum, although they won’t be to everyone’s taste. I was looking for 32s but they are hard to come by in the correct fitment, whereas these MV1s turned up locally for peanuts on first search.

[Zedebee]

And now for something a bit different . . .