Tyre / alloy help

[stevedavo86]

Literally got no clue when it comes to this subject and a bit of a Z4 newbie (approx 4 months) so looking for some good advice -

Currently have the below on my red E85 2.0i roadster...(note - the car has a combination of different tyre types).

Looking to get some new tyres and eventually new alloys....recommendations please...this is my main car and used daily...

 

[patriot66]

Hi there. What is your budget for tyres and what is your driving style ? You have MV2 alloys and the tyre in your photo is 255/35 R18 so I presume you have a staggered set with 225/40 on the front ? If so and you buy the same size tyres again then this will dictate that if you change alloys in the future then you will have to stay with the same size alloys too.
I have MV3 alloys with Avon ZZ5 tyres in the above sizes front and rear and can recommend them if you are looking for excellent performance and longevity at a reasonable price.

 

[vester86]

MV2 is also known as "styling 135"
http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/Z/Z4-E85+

 

[Geezah]

I have same staggered set up on my 2.0 and have just fitted my second set of Vredestein Ultrac Vortis, my rears lasted over 20,000 miles. They transformed the car.

 

[stevedavo86]

Hi there. What is your budget for tyres and what is your driving style ? You have MV2 alloys and the tyre in your photo is 255/35 R18 so I presume you have a staggered set with 225/40 on the front ? If so and you buy the same size tyres again then this will dictate that if you change alloys in the future then you will have to stay with the same size alloys too.
I have MV3 alloys with Avon ZZ5 tyres in the above sizes front and rear and can recommend them if you are looking for excellent performance and longevity at a reasonable price.

Yep that is spot on...got 225/40 at the front. What is the benefits of this staggered set up?

 

[stevedavo86]

Clocked a stunning z4 at the gym tonight and really like these alloys....what style are these and would they fit an E85?

 

[jamie_z4]

Style 326s they are called

I wouldn't be surprised if driving over that block paving has cracked both rear wheels though

 

[vester86]

Hi there. What is your budget for tyres and what is your driving style ? You have MV2 alloys and the tyre in your photo is 255/35 R18 so I presume you have a staggered set with 225/40 on the front ? If so and you buy the same size tyres again then this will dictate that if you change alloys in the future then you will have to stay with the same size alloys too.
I have MV3 alloys with Avon ZZ5 tyres in the above sizes front and rear and can recommend them if you are looking for excellent performance and longevity at a reasonable price.

Yep that is spot on...got 225/40 at the front. What is the benefits of this staggered set up?

More grip in the rear end (or, understeer at the front) probably the second.... it's the standard setup from the factory for these wheels.

I personaly like a square setup more (same same size front & back) as it gives a more natural handling.

 

[chapeau]

As you've mentioned you are looking for new alloys I would be tempted to keep the existing tyres providing they are not on their limits and once you have settled on which new wheels you like then you will know what tyre size needed. otherwise you may end up buying twice if the tyres won't fit the new wheels.
I have purchased a set of 107 alloys in anthracite without tyres and am thinking of Uniroyal Rainsport 3 tyres for them as they seem to get good reviews from the guys on the forum and aren't massively expensive.

 

[David-H]

Clocked a stunning z4 at the gym tonight and really like these alloys....what style are these and would they fit an E85?

They're style 326 and would fit an E85 - Sizes / offsets as below with tyre sizes that I use on mine.
19/8.00 ET29 235/35
19/9.00 ET40 265/30

If you're getting new tyres for the current wheels then they obviously wouldn't fit as the 326s are 19" and yours are 18".

A similar wheel that is available in 18" or 19" would be the 313 - shown below on my E85 (they are the 19" ones)

 

[bobo075]

I really like the style 326 on Z4 !!!

 

[kis]

Not sure you'll have enough clearance running 19" on ET29? (for the front)? Something to definitely check prior to purchase!

In regards to tyres, I'm mentioning everything that's been said before. But in price ascending order (cheapest first!) and commonly used in the forum.

Uniroyals RS3
Vredestein's
Goodyear F1
Michelin PS3 / PS4

All popular and all good. Just depends on your budget.