Thoughts on wheel fitment

Espiz4 · Post by **Espiz4** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 5:21 pm

Looking at a pretty good deal for some Breyton GTS wheels that are a square setup - 18x7.5 ET35

I'm thinking these will be a nice upgrade to the stock 16s on my 2004 z4 but wanted to be sure these will fit nicely with some 225/40/18 tires.

The other option I am considering is a staggered set of style 397 wheels 18x8 ET34 and 18x8.5 ET47

Thanks for your input/recommendations.

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:01 pm

If you haven't already, then check any new setups vs stock, here...
https://www.willtheyfit.com/

Espiz4 · Post by **Espiz4** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:44 pm

Thanks - looks like the wheels should fit no problem.

Thoughts on which wheel would look better?

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:46 pm

Well the 397's look more standard/OEM and the Breyton's a bit like CSL copies. Depends on what you like.
What are you gravitating towards?

EDIT: Also, 397's are F model wheels aren't they? For me they would probably be too 'modern' for the E85, but I've been known to have no taste, so feel free to ignore me!

Espiz4 · Post by **Espiz4** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:49 pm

my z4 is red with black top and the style 397s are the bi-color machined/black, which I think could look really good but the breytons are really nice as well and tires would be somewhat cheaper with square 225/40s. Wish i could see a pic of the 397s on the e85 z4.

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:50 pm

Espiz4 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:49 pm my z4 is red with black top and the style 397s are the bi-color machined/black, which I think could look really good but the breytons are really nice as well and tires would be somewhat cheaper with square 225/40s. Wish i could see a pic of the 397s on the e85 z4.

Do you have a photo of your car you could post?

Espiz4 · Post by **Espiz4** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:54 pm

Yep - see below

Espiz4 · Post by **Espiz4** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:55 pm

Either will be a big upgrade to the 16 stockies

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:01 pm

I managed to find a red Z4 picture (unfortunately it seems to have PVR driving it in the flatlands).
Anyway, I very quickly mocked up 397 wheels on it for you. Looks pretty good.

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inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:10 pm

Breyton's look better though, IMO...

: Z4 Breyton.png (1.16 MiB) Viewed 668 times

Espiz4 · Post by **Espiz4** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:15 pm

Thanks for doing that - both look great. This is going to be tough.

Any chance you could update the 397 one to the bi-color black/machined. Have a feeling they would look sportier in that color combo.

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:14 pm

Espiz4 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:15 pm Thanks for doing that - both look great. This is going to be tough.

Any chance you could update the 397 one to the bi-color black/machined. Have a feeling they would look sportier in that color combo.

Not sure what that finish would look like in real life - plus I’ve shut my Mac for the day

Espiz4 · Post by **Espiz4** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:16 pm

haha - no worries, appreciate the help.

Espiz4 · Post by **Espiz4** » Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:28 pm

Very satisfied with how it came out.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Fri Apr 21, 2023 4:10 pm

Espiz4 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:28 pm Very satisfied with how it came out.

Looks nice. Good decision IMHO

Diamond cut wheels are almost impossible to keep nice for long. One chip in the lacquer and the 'whiteworm' gets in.

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