E89 ‘Wheels’ thread.... post your pic’s

craigdm · Post by **craigdm** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:29 am

Amg01 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 08, 2021 9:15 pm My car has failed it’s MOT due to both rear wheels having cracks (326 type) and due to the number of cracks and previous welds they cannot be repaired. eBay only has wheels that are already cracked or very expensive so am looking at a new set of alloys to get me through the MOT. I am only planning to keep the car until March 2022 so don’t want to go too expensive. I like the look of these https://www.wheelbasealloys.com/alloy-w ... bmw/z4/e89 would I be able to swap my current tyres over to the new alloys?

I'm selling a full set of 326M, no cracks or repairs. Advertised on the Forum.

True-Blue · Post by **True-Blue** » Wed Mar 29, 2023 1:21 pm

Nictrix wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:15 pm
True-Blue wrote: ↑Sun Mar 12, 2023 3:44 pm These are BMW Performance Style 269’s in 19’’, 12mm spacer on front, nothing on rear… could probably do with 8mm front and 10mm rear…

I really like the wheels, but not convinced on my car - very different to the 5 spoke 325m’s

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How do you find cleaning the part behind the spokes where it meets the rim?
My new car has this type of design and it's proving difficult to get anything in there to keep it clean.

Not going to be able to report on long term cleaning difficulties with these as I have sold them…. Very, very nice wheels but just not quite right on my car for me.

I’m liking the look of the Apex Arc 8 copies from Strom, the Veemann VSF25’s or possibly a five spoke option as the E89 does seem to suit 5 spoke wheel styles.

Dazza4 · Post by **Dazza4** » Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:54 am

Well I finally ditched the RFTs and also got some new wheels, Veeman V-FS33s and Conti Sport 7s.

Went to BM Autosport - the folks there were really good - knowledgable, friendly and easy to do business with. Recommend.

Really pleased with the look and the ride quality is oh soooo much better

I can attest that the Contis are good in the wet, it rained all day, so no chance to get the roof down

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Sat Apr 01, 2023 2:27 pm

Dazza4 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:54 am Well I finally ditched the RFTs and also got some new wheels, Veeman V-FS33s and Conti Sport 7s.

Went to BM Autosport - the folks there were really good - knowledgable, friendly and easy to do business with. Recommend.

Really pleased with the look and the ride quality is oh soooo much better

I can attest that the Contis are good in the wet, it rained all day, so chance to get the roof down

They look nice!

Can’t go wrong with a 5 spoke design on the E89!

True-Blue · Post by **True-Blue** » Sat Apr 08, 2023 5:07 pm

Some style 401’s, a temporary wheel set (probably) need a spacer on the front if they stay, 15mm rear spacer

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Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Sat Apr 08, 2023 5:39 pm

True-Blue wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2023 5:07 pm Some style 401’s, a temporary wheel set (probably) need a spacer on the front if they stay, 15mm rear spacer

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I like them, they fill the arches well

True-Blue · Post by **True-Blue** » Sat Apr 08, 2023 5:48 pm

Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2023 5:39 pm
True-Blue wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2023 5:07 pm Some style 401’s, a temporary wheel set (probably) need a spacer on the front if they stay, 15mm rear spacer

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I like them, they fill the arches well

Thanks Andy, want to be sure before buying 10mm spacers for the front and replacing the tires.

They were cheap and in virtually unmarked condition, so thought they’d be a temporary fix that I could move on if needed

True-Blue · Post by **True-Blue** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:11 am

Temporary 401’s off (and in the classifieds), my favourite so far; Genuine Style 641M M3 winters in 19” staggered

Need to sort the tires, as square winter 255/35/19, but really liking the OEM+ look.

Look better in the metal than in the pics.

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Busterboo · Post by **Busterboo** » Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:13 am

Silverstar wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 2:27 pm They look nice! Can’t go wrong with a 5 spoke design on the E89!

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ...

No, that definitely looks like 10.

Busterboo · Post by **Busterboo** » Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:16 am

Dazza4 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:54 am Well I finally ditched the RFTs and also got some new wheels, Veeman V-FS33s and Conti Sport 7s.

Went to BM Autosport - the folks there were really good - knowledgable, friendly and easy to do business with. Recommend.

Really pleased with the look and the ride quality is oh soooo much better

I can attest that the Contis are good in the wet, it rained all day, so no chance to get the roof down

Which wheel centre caps are you using? And how do you manage to have so few stone chips?

Phoenixboy · Post by **Phoenixboy** » Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:39 am

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Baza · Post by **Baza** » Mon Apr 24, 2023 3:25 pm

My Favorite alloys

jenniferlouise · Post by **jenniferlouise** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:33 am

After much deliberation, we have stayed with the OEM 19” 326’s and have had them refurbished by Wheel Genie (Huntingdon) in shadow chrome. The Bridgestone RFT has gone and replaced with Continental SC 7’s. still on 225/35 and 255/30 profiles. A world of difference though.

The ‘jubilee’ picture was taken before the rims were refurbished, so are slightly lighter. Someone previously had attempted to give her a shadow chrome finish but to be honest the quality of finish is night and day. And I only started considering a refurb to try to match a stock replacement rear wheel (those dreaded cracking issues).

Great to see that different options people have taken on h wheels. It does ensure each Zed has its own distinct look.

Busterboo · Post by **Busterboo** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 9:45 am

Baza wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 3:25 pm My Favorite alloys

And the best - in strength (i.e. no cracks), size (18" - not boy racer & uncomfortable 19s) and easy-to-cleanness (so my Romanians tell me) - in this thread.

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Fri Jun 09, 2023 3:32 pm

Giving the 294s some love:

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