X5 rims on the Z, for all those who thought it cant be done!
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Wow they have got the shock factor if nothing else 
I think they'll actually be lighter than they look, maybe.
The unsprung weight is the first thing I thought when I saw themdario said:
I think they'll actually be lighter than they look, maybe.
I've got mixed feelings. On the one hand, they add a kind of 'muscle supercar' flavour to the car, which is definitely good. On the other hand, they remind me of Fred Flintstone's wheel setup, but that might be down to the sheer colour contrast.
As for the unsprung weight, does anyone have the weight data? It would be interesting to compare them with the OEM set, because mere looks could be deceiving.
The shock factor is there, as Wondermike has already said!
As for the unsprung weight, does anyone have the weight data? It would be interesting to compare them with the OEM set, because mere looks could be deceiving.
The shock factor is there, as Wondermike has already said!
neilthomas
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They look AWSOME!!!
cheers for the replies, glad theres different opinions, I knew they wouldnt be everyones cup of tea, but nice to see what people think
As for the weight of the wheels im going to weigh my old 108s & these and ill let you know, I dont think there going to be too much in it!
they will be coming off shortly as they need painting and balancing. once ive given it a proper run ill also let you how it handles, but at the moment its 10 times better as im not running run flats anymore
Yes they are 19x9 front & 19x10 rears
The concave rears are the main reason I wanted these wheels! I love wheels like that
Hopefully once the wheels are painted the attention wont be completely on the wheels, im thinking gloss black or a darker silver or anthracite colour, unsure exactly yet
Ray ive got a run about for winter so the Z4 gets tucked away in the garage untill its a little warmer or i get bored
Woody id have put the tiger claws on, but couldnt find a decent set :wink:
As for the weight of the wheels im going to weigh my old 108s & these and ill let you know, I dont think there going to be too much in it!
they will be coming off shortly as they need painting and balancing. once ive given it a proper run ill also let you how it handles, but at the moment its 10 times better as im not running run flats anymore
Yes they are 19x9 front & 19x10 rears
The concave rears are the main reason I wanted these wheels! I love wheels like that
Hopefully once the wheels are painted the attention wont be completely on the wheels, im thinking gloss black or a darker silver or anthracite colour, unsure exactly yet
Ray ive got a run about for winter so the Z4 gets tucked away in the garage untill its a little warmer or i get bored
Woody id have put the tiger claws on, but couldnt find a decent set :wink:
corsaire77 said:I've got mixed feelings. On the one hand, they add a kind of 'muscle supercar' flavour to the car, which is definitely good. On the other hand, they remind me of Fred Flintstone's wheel setup, but that might be down to the sheer colour contrast.
As for the unsprung weight, does anyone have the weight data? It would be interesting to compare them with the OEM set, because mere looks could be deceiving.
The shock factor is there, as Wondermike has already said!
I'm no metallurgist, but i think its a safe bet to conclude that a wheel designed to carry a 2.5 tonne vehicle will be heaver than one for a 1340kg sports car.
dario said:corsaire77 said:I've got mixed feelings. On the one hand, they add a kind of 'muscle supercar' flavour to the car, which is definitely good. On the other hand, they remind me of Fred Flintstone's wheel setup, but that might be down to the sheer colour contrast.
As for the unsprung weight, does anyone have the weight data? It would be interesting to compare them with the OEM set, because mere looks could be deceiving.
The shock factor is there, as Wondermike has already said!
I'm no metallurgist, but i think its a safe bet to conclude that a wheel designed to carry a 2.5 tonne vehicle will be heaver than one for a 1340kg sports car.
i was waiting for someone to mention the weight :lol: :lol: :lol:
style 107 weight 11kg front, 12kg rear
style 108 - 11gh front, 12kg rear
style 132 19x9 19x10 12kg front ,12.6kg rear
styke 63 aka tiger claws 19x9 19x10 , ~12kg front and rear
all number taken from here http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/identify/2005/march/E53/SAV/Europe/X5_4.4i-N62/
Marius said:dario said:corsaire77 said:I've got mixed feelings. On the one hand, they add a kind of 'muscle supercar' flavour to the car, which is definitely good. On the other hand, they remind me of Fred Flintstone's wheel setup, but that might be down to the sheer colour contrast.
As for the unsprung weight, does anyone have the weight data? It would be interesting to compare them with the OEM set, because mere looks could be deceiving.
The shock factor is there, as Wondermike has already said!
I'm no metallurgist, but i think its a safe bet to conclude that a wheel designed to carry a 2.5 tonne vehicle will be heaver than one for a 1340kg sports car.
i was waiting for someone to mention the weight :lol: :lol: :lol:
style 107 weight 11kg front, 12kg rear
style 108 - 11gh front, 12kg rear
style 132 19x9 19x10 12kg front ,12.6kg rear
styke 63 aka tiger claws 19x9 19x10 , ~12kg front and rear
all number taken from here http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/identify/2005/march/E53/SAV/Europe/X5_4.4i-N62/
cheers for the info, so in theory ive gained 3.2kg all round, anyone know roughly how much an 18 inch runflat weighs compared to a 19 inch normal tyre? Im sure runflats will weigh alot more than a standard tyre so ive probably lost weight? anyone have any ideas?
fatmikey said:
225/40/18 bridgestone runflat weight 12.7kg
255/40/18 -13.6kg
235/35/19 continental non run flat - 9.5kg
255/35/19 -10.8kg
all info taken from here http://www.tirerack.com/
They're certainly striking. I don't dislike them, but maybe they overpower the lines of the car
I like it, but how does it ride now?
cheers again for the info Marius! So by the looks of it, ive lost weight on each corner by fitting these wheels
bluestreak56 ive not taken it for a good thrash, but general driving about town which is what its used for 80% of the time its seems ok, The only difference is that the steering is a bit heavier which I actually prefer!
bluestreak56 ive not taken it for a good thrash, but general driving about town which is what its used for 80% of the time its seems ok, The only difference is that the steering is a bit heavier which I actually prefer!