Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

225/40/18 from 3-Serie

Alloy wheels and tyre discussion
Post Reply
User avatar
Zeddicus
Member
Member
Posts: 247
Joined: Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:46 am
Location: France

225/40/18 from 3-Serie

Post by Zeddicus » Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:37 am

Hi All,

I have two questions about a set of spare wheels coming from a 3-Serie:
These are 225 40 18 8J18EH2 ET34 with Michelin Alpin tires, they are obviously not original BMW wheels.

1) Can they be mounted on a Z4 E86 SE without issue?
2) As I plan to pick them up at their location, will I manage to fit the 4 wheels in the boot / on the passenger seat of the Z4 coupe?

Thank you!
Attachments
2c0e857a461ad13b835ccab96432109090a7c5df.jpg
2c0e857a461ad13b835ccab96432109090a7c5df.jpg (104.86 KiB) Viewed 1804 times
ce0b205220cfc3e2088fb9f68d1464ad2532b4fc.jpg
ce0b205220cfc3e2088fb9f68d1464ad2532b4fc.jpg (62.28 KiB) Viewed 1804 times
Z4 3.0si Coupe 2007 - Sapphire Black

Online
IRD
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 2625
Joined: Sat Apr 15, 2017 5:41 pm
Location: Lincoln

225/40/18 from 3-Serie

Post by IRD » Mon Sep 03, 2018 11:38 am

Can’t help with the fitting question but I bought a set of 18 inch 108s and tyres from a guy with an E86 coupe. We met half way between his home and mine. He just managed to squeeze the wheels into his car but it was a tight fit. He travelled on his own and also used the front seat I think. Good luck with your purchase.

User avatar
philbo909
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1072
Joined: Fri Apr 28, 2017 4:46 pm
Location: SN8

225/40/18 from 3-Serie

Post by philbo909 » Mon Sep 03, 2018 1:18 pm

8j et34 should fit all round on the z4, as for fitting them in the car, two in the boot, one in passenger footwell and one on the seat I would think
Sapphire black z4 coupe 135,000miles young

rally-chris
Member
Member
Posts: 696
Joined: Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:32 pm
Location: Newbury, Berks UK

225/40/18 from 3-Serie

Post by rally-chris » Mon Sep 03, 2018 1:33 pm

They should fit your car OK - they are the same width as a normal E85/6 staggered 18" front wheel but will sit 16mm further outboard at the front. I run 8.5" wide 18" rims with ET35 so the outside edge is approx 5mm further out still and have no problems with rubbing etc.

Chris
08 Z4 3.0si Sport Coupe in Montego Blue

User avatar
Zeddicus
Member
Member
Posts: 247
Joined: Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:46 am
Location: France

225/40/18 from 3-Serie

Post by Zeddicus » Mon Sep 03, 2018 1:43 pm

Thanks for the info!

I may also try to fit four 17" tires that I kept from the Peugeot, this might just give me just an idea before going for a 230 miles journey to pick up the new wheels!
Z4 3.0si Coupe 2007 - Sapphire Black

Post Reply