Genuine CSL v CS Wheels

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MKZ4000

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I'm tempted to get some CS wheels for my Z4M

I've noticed the CS Wheels have different offsets on the front than CSL wheels.

Is that the only difference or are CSL wheels lighter?

Will CS work on the Z4M or are CSL's the one to get?

These are a link to the CS.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293131532197?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Do you think that's a fair price?
 
Yep the only difference is the CSL fronts are indeed a little wider, and subsequently very slightly heavier because of it.

Otherwise I believe they are identical, made of the same materials etc.
 
The CS wheels are 0.5 inch narrower (8") but also have 3mm more offset (+47 CS compared to +44 CSL), therefore they are sunken into the arch quite a way on a Z4m so would probably look strange without spacers.

Bear in mind the standard Z4M wheels are also 8" wide but have a +42 offset and they are already reasonably sunken into the arch as standard.

If it was me I would probably run the CS front wheels with a 12mm spacer to make them look 'right'.
 
bakes100 said:
The CS wheels are 0.5 inch narrower (8") but also have 3mm more offset (+47 CS compared to +44 CSL), therefore they are sunken into the arch quite a way on a Z4m so would probably look strange without spacers.

Bear in mind the standard Z4M wheels are also 8" wide but have a +42 offset and they are already reasonably sunken into the arch as standard.

If it was me I would probably run the CS front wheels with a 12mm spacer to make them look 'right'.
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Spot on. I had a set on the car a long time ago, pretty sure I ran a 12mm at the front. Tyres would have been 255/35 r 225/40 f, correct size for the CS.
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TomK said:
Spot on. I had a set on the car a long time ago, pretty sure I ran a 12mm at the front. Tyres would have been 255/35 r 225/40 f, correct size for the CS.
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Thanks, the fitment looks nice. Are you running spacers on the rears?
 
Probocop said:
Thanks, the fitment looks nice. Are you running spacers on the rears?
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No I'm fairly certain it wasn't, but it was a long time ago.

Pretty sure this photo shows what they are like with no spacers, (none on the front so definitely not on the rear)
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How come they worked on an M3 CS? Was the front track wider than a CSL or perhaps the wings narrower? Or did they just sit further in?
 
Raj_UK said:
Or did they just sit further in?
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This. They're identical in size to the normal 19" diamond cut M3 wheel... and same tyre sizes 225/40, 255/35.
There's no difference other than small details (arb, dampers) of the front axles between CS and CSL, nor the wings.
M3 Front Rim : 8J et47
M3 Rear Rim : 9.5J et27
 
TomK said:
Raj_UK said:
Or did they just sit further in?
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This. They're identical in size to the normal 19" diamond cut M3 wheel... and same tyre sizes 225/40, 255/35.
There's no difference other than small details (arb, dampers) of the front axles between CS and CSL, nor the wings.
M3 Front Rim : 8J et47
M3 Rear Rim : 9.5J et27
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Cheers. Every day’s a learning day.
 
Probocop said:
I pulled the trigger on a set - will post a photo or two when they are fitted :thumbsup:
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Where did you get them and how much were they ?

Feel free to PM me if you’d rather not post here
 
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