224 Alloy wheels and tyres

drummachine · Nov 25, 2018

Hi guys

After fitting a set of CSLs this weekend I now have for sale my 224s. They have been sprayed black but these were done before I bought the car. Details below...

Front conti Sport contact 2 - 5mm
Front mich pilot sport 4 - 6mm
Rear cont sport contact - 4mm
Rear cont sport contact - 2mm

3 of the wheels have a couple of small chips on - see photos

£500 - collection from GL10 Gloucestershire

Chris

Jembo · Nov 25, 2018

Unless you need the cash, like to suggest considering to keeping them for whenever you may come to sell, as often you wouldn’t get too much more with CSL’s fitted, whereas selling CSL’s separately with a car in org spec would yield more... just a thought.

rally-chris · Nov 25, 2018

Looks more like Anthracite or Gun metal than Black?

kis · Nov 26, 2018

Jembo said:
Unless you need the cash, like to suggest considering to keeping them for whenever you may come to sell, as often you wouldn’t get too much more with CSL’s fitted, whereas selling CSL’s separately with a car in org spec would yield more... just a thought.

Maybe true if they were OEM silver... but not as black IMO

drummachine · Nov 26, 2018

Yes sorry was in autopilot - definitely anthracite.

If they don't sell i'm more than happy to keep them for the time being.

Zedtastic · Dec 6, 2018

Nice set of wheels Chris. I'm interested, but a bit concerned about the tyre sizes. Can I ask a dummies question?

I'm a noobie so please forgive me. If I'm not mistaken the OE size for a Z4 (non M model) is 225/40/18 at the front and 255/35/18 at the rear. Yours, having 45 series at the front and 40 at the rear has a bit more side wall. This obviously fits your Z4M, but did this cause any rubbing issues? Would these be a straight fit onto a 3.0Si ?

Tyreman · Dec 6, 2018

Zedtastic said:
Nice set of wheels Chris. I'm interested, but a bit concerned about the tyre sizes. Can I ask a dummies question?

I'm a noobie so please forgive me. If I'm not mistaken the OE size for a Z4 (non M model) is 225/40/18 at the front and 255/35/18 at the rear. Yours, having 45 series at the front and 40 at the rear has a bit more side wall. This obviously fits your Z4M, but did this cause any rubbing issues? Would these be a straight fit onto a 3.0Si ?

I have previously ran these on a non M car without issue

kis · Dec 6, 2018

You also have the added reassurance since they're not new tyres (so already slightly smaller in overall diameter).
Then when you're down to wear indicators you can always switch back to OEM sizes

drummachine · Dec 7, 2018

Tyreman said:
Zedtastic said:

Nice set of wheels Chris. I'm interested, but a bit concerned about the tyre sizes. Can I ask a dummies question?

I'm a noobie so please forgive me. If I'm not mistaken the OE size for a Z4 (non M model) is 225/40/18 at the front and 255/35/18 at the rear. Yours, having 45 series at the front and 40 at the rear has a bit more side wall. This obviously fits your Z4M, but did this cause any rubbing issues? Would these be a straight fit onto a 3.0Si ?

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I have previously ran these on a non M car without issue

Perfect - sounds like the guys answered your questions for me

I have to say, since fitting the CSL's its made me realise how much better these felt on the road!

Jembo · Dec 7, 2018

drummachine said:
Tyreman said:

Zedtastic said:

Nice set of wheels Chris. I'm interested, but a bit concerned about the tyre sizes. Can I ask a dummies question?

I'm a noobie so please forgive me. If I'm not mistaken the OE size for a Z4 (non M model) is 225/40/18 at the front and 255/35/18 at the rear. Yours, having 45 series at the front and 40 at the rear has a bit more side wall. This obviously fits your Z4M, but did this cause any rubbing issues? Would these be a straight fit onto a 3.0Si ?

Click to expand...

I have previously ran these on a non M car without issue

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Perfect - sounds like the guys answered your questions for me

I have to say, since fitting the CSL's its made me realise how much better these felt on the road!

Hummmm - I was about to invest in new rubber for my new 19”ers.

I think I’ll wait till next year, see if I like the ride then go from there

Zedtastic · Dec 7, 2018

Tyreman said:
Zedtastic said:

Nice set of wheels Chris. I'm interested, but a bit concerned about the tyre sizes. Can I ask a dummies question?

I'm a noobie so please forgive me. If I'm not mistaken the OE size for a Z4 (non M model) is 225/40/18 at the front and 255/35/18 at the rear. Yours, having 45 series at the front and 40 at the rear has a bit more side wall. This obviously fits your Z4M, but did this cause any rubbing issues? Would these be a straight fit onto a 3.0Si ?

Click to expand...

I have previously ran these on a non M car without issue

Thanks for confirming that Tyreman. Was yours lowered or standard ride height?

Tyreman · Dec 8, 2018

Zedtastic said:
Tyreman said:

Zedtastic said:

Nice set of wheels Chris. I'm interested, but a bit concerned about the tyre sizes. Can I ask a dummies question?

I'm a noobie so please forgive me. If I'm not mistaken the OE size for a Z4 (non M model) is 225/40/18 at the front and 255/35/18 at the rear. Yours, having 45 series at the front and 40 at the rear has a bit more side wall. This obviously fits your Z4M, but did this cause any rubbing issues? Would these be a straight fit onto a 3.0Si ?

Click to expand...

I have previously ran these on a non M car without issue

Click to expand...

Thanks for confirming that Tyreman. Was yours lowered or standard ride height?

That car was standard ride height.

Player 1 · Dec 9, 2018

Is there any chance you'd be able to measure the inside diameter of these please?
I'm just trying to figure out if they'll clear my brakes!

drummachine · Dec 10, 2018

Yes no problem - will do it this evening.

Nictrix · Dec 10, 2018

Player 1 said:
Is there any chance you'd be able to measure the inside diameter of these please?
I'm just trying to figure out if they'll clear my brakes!

I saw a pic on here the other day of an E89 with 224s.
Not sure on the model or exactly where on the forum it was though.
Edit. Found it in this thread
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=110876&start=15

Player 1 · Dec 11, 2018

Nictrix said:
Player 1 said:

Is there any chance you'd be able to measure the inside diameter of these please?
I'm just trying to figure out if they'll clear my brakes!

Click to expand...

I saw a pic on here the other day of an E89 with 224s.
Not sure on the model or exactly where on the forum it was though.
Edit. Found it in this thread
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=110876&start=15

That's fine but they don't have four piston calipers and 370mm front discs :wink:
I need an absolute minimum of 410mm inside the wheel to clear everything

drummachine · Dec 13, 2018

Not sure how much the photos help as the diameter decreases inside the wheel - perhaps someone more technical than me can advise?

Z4C_er · Dec 13, 2018

I'm not sure if I'm answering the right question, but the diameter decreases because the inside face tapers to allow it to come out of the mold. It's called draft.

Player 1 · Dec 14, 2018

That's ideal thank you. Looks like the measurement nearest the face of the wheel is between 400 and 410mm which I think won't quite clear everything unfortunately!

JonLeeper · Dec 27, 2018

Are these still available?

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