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What wheel ??????

Alloy wheels and tyre discussion
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What wheel ??????

Post by blackdog » Sun Jun 07, 2020 2:48 pm

So got me z4 end of last year come with 18" splits
Shoved some winter wheels on
Found these on eBay 16" £40 bargain.
Tyres are now getting low
Do I stick with old school 16"
Or swap to 18"
The 16"s are such a nice shape I can't decide ?????
Help needed
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What wheel ??????

Post by mr.tourette » Sun Jun 07, 2020 3:09 pm

18s for me all the way, if you like the style of the 16s there are similar styled 18s and 19s available :thumbsup:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Jun 07, 2020 7:28 pm

Most people prefer bigger wheels like 18s to fill the wheel-arches better, but I like you I think the 5 spoke wheels look good.

The downside of your original wheels is that they tend to corrode around the bolt-heads which lifts the lacquer, and they have to come apart for a proper refurb which can get expensive especially if any of the bolts shear!

Maybe you can find some inspiration here:- viewtopic.php?f=2&t=27575
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Post by buzyg » Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:01 pm

Those look just perfect. :thumbsup:
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