Original Wheels

Truman

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I've recently bought a 2.5Si..I'm fairly certain the wheels it has on aren't the originals..is there any way I can find out would the car would have left the showroom with when it was first bought?
 
Lynchy said:
Post a picture and someone will tell you

I could do that (already have on the newbie section) but as there are so many options for wheels how would anyone know what was originally ordered on this particular car? Would the VIN give any indication?
 
You've got CSL wheels (may be reps). Good wheel and suit the car really well! Not sure what you would have had as standard - but it wouldn't have been those wheels! Maybe the car originally came with 107 or 108's! :thumbsup:
 
kis said:
You've got CSL wheels (may be reps). Good wheel and suit the car really well! Not sure what you would have had as standard - but it wouldn't have been those wheels! Maybe the car originally came with 107 or 108's! :thumbsup:
mine came with 103 from factory just depends on customer choice
 
Apparently it came with Msport double spoke 135...I assume 18" although it doesn't give the wheel size...does that sound about right..?
 
bz4kev said:
Go on BMW vin .com put in vin and you should get full spec from manufacturers

Very interesting, didn't realise you could do this, & have just done it!
Under 'vehicle options' does this mean what you "could" have had if you wanted or what you actually "have" had?
Makes interesting reading & thank you for the link. :)
 
Fox889 said:
bz4kev said:
Go on BMW vin .com put in vin and you should get full spec from manufacturers

Very interesting, didn't realise you could do this, & have just done it!
Under 'vehicle options' does this mean what you "could" have had if you wanted or what you actually "have" had?
Makes interesting reading & thank you for the link. :)
it shows what it was fitted with when it left factory :D
 
Silverzedtom said:
It most likely did have the style 135 'MV2' wheels:

8.0" et47 on the front
8.5" et50 on the rear

OK thanks very much ...what are people's thoughts regarding the different wheels ie CSL reps or original 135's?
 
bz4kev said:
Fox889 said:
bz4kev said:
Go on BMW vin .com put in vin and you should get full spec from manufacturers

Very interesting, didn't realise you could do this, & have just done it!
Under 'vehicle options' does this mean what you "could" have had if you wanted or what you actually "have" had?
Makes interesting reading & thank you for the link. :)
it shows what it was fitted with when it left factory :D

[S704] M Sports suspension...........is this normal? :? :?
 
Fox889 said:
bz4kev said:
Fox889 said:
Very interesting, didn't realise you could do this, & have just done it!
Under 'vehicle options' does this mean what you "could" have had if you wanted or what you actually "have" had?
Makes interesting reading & thank you for the link. :)
it shows what it was fitted with when it left factory :D

[S704] M Sports suspension...........is this normal? :? :?
it is on the 3.0 models I was shocked too but yes I believe all 3.0 models were treated to this :D
 
Not too keen on mv2 would stay with csl but that's my thoughts I am going from csl too 108s soon just personal choice :thumbsup:
 
Truman said:
OK thanks very much ...what are people's thoughts regarding the different wheels ie CSL reps or original 135's?

I vote for CSL
Only wheel better is a 224 imo.

(Again all down to personal preference! Just love the look!) :driving:
 
Truman said:
Silverzedtom said:
It most likely did have the style 135 'MV2' wheels:

8.0" et47 on the front
8.5" et50 on the rear

OK thanks very much ...what are people's thoughts regarding the different wheels ie CSL reps or original 135's?

Personally I think CSL's look awesome. They really suit the z4's lines and low ride hieght. I wouldn't buy reps though. I wouldn't trust a copy that claims to be something it isn't, and I wouldn't want a set of wheels on my car that weren't real.

I would be much happier going for a decent brand in a similar style to the CSL, such as the BBS CH and CH-R wheel and Im planning to go for the latter when funds allow. Makes your car a bit more personal too as many z4's are on CSL's (with very good reason)

I have mv2's on at the minute and they just aren't doing it for me. Used to love them but they are so common on other bmw's it makes me want something different.
 
On my coupe I have 201 turbines. Being 17 inch the car is just that bit lighter on its feet as well which Imo improves the drive- plus 18 inch mv2 are everywhere!
 
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